Cape Verde Islands v Saudi Arabia Prediction & Expected Goals (27 Jun) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultCape Verde Islands to win ✗38% · @2.60

Double chanceEither team to win ✗72% · @1.28

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · @1.80

GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · @1.25

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.96

Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

01:00 WAT, Saturday 27 June: Cape Verde Islands v Saudi Arabia in the World Cup, played at NRG Stadium.

Current form

Cape Verde Islands, last 5: DDWWL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Uruguay, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.

Saudi Arabia, last 5: LDDWL Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Spain, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.

Momentum favours Cape Verde Islands, collecting 1.6 points per game to 0.8 for Saudi Arabia.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Cape Verde Islands 1.2 xG, Saudi Arabia 1.2 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 55%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Cape Verde Islands 38%, draw 28%, Saudi Arabia 35%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.80.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cape Verde Islands 1–1 Saudi Arabia. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Cape Verde Islands38%fair 2.66 · @2.60

Draw28%fair 3.62 · @3.25

Saudi Arabia35%fair 2.87 · @2.64

2.34Expected goals

1.17Cape Verde Islands xG

1.17Saudi Arabia xG

55%Both score

43%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–113%

0–111%

1–011%

0–010%

1–28%

2–18%

From our goals model: Cape Verde Islands 1.2 – 1.2 Saudi Arabia expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Cape Verde Islands to win ✗	38%	2.66	2.60
Double chance	Either team to win ✗	72%	1.38	1.28
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	55%	1.81	1.80
Draw no bet	Cape Verde Islands (draw no bet)	52%	1.93	–
Asian handicap	Cape Verde Islands +0.5 (Asian handicap) ✓	64%	1.56	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✗	69%	1.46	1.36
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✓	57%	1.76	1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	77%	1.30	1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	89%	1.12	1.08
First team to score	Saudi Arabia to score first ✗	45%	2.21	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✓	46%	2.18	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Saudi Arabia / FT Saudi Arabia ✗	20%	4.90	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	8%	12.96	–

Cape Verde Islands – last 5

DDWWL

21 Jun	@ Uruguay	2–2	D
15 Jun	@ Spain	0–0	D
6 Jun	vs Bermuda	3–0	W
31 May	vs Serbia	3–0	W
27 Mar	@ Chile	2–4	L

2.0Scored / game

1.2Conceded / game

40%Both scored

80%Over 2.5

Saudi Arabia – last 6

LDDWLL

21 Jun	@ Spain	0–4	L
15 Jun	vs Uruguay	1–1	D
10 Jun	vs Senegal	0–0	D
6 Jun	@ Puerto Rico	3–0	W
31 May	@ Ecuador	1–2	L
31 Mar	@ Serbia	1–2	L

1.0Scored / game

1.5Conceded / game

50%Both scored

67%Over 2.5

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.

Who will win Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia?

On our numbers Cape Verde Islands have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Saudi Arabia 35%.

How many goals will there be in Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia?

We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia?

Our predicted score is Cape Verde Islands 1–1 Saudi Arabia, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.

When is Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia?

Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia (World Cup) kicks off on Saturday 27 June 2026 at 01:00 (West Africa Time) at NRG Stadium.

Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

Cape Verde Islands v Saudi Arabia: numbers & prediction