Cabo Verde top door
The surprising draws against Spain (0-0) and Uruguay (2-2) in Group H have given Cabo Verde a great chance to advance to the knockout round. A win against Saudi Arabia would guarantee the African team a place in the next round. A draw would also be enough if Spain defeats Uruguay in their simultaneous match. Even regardless of the result of the other match in the group, Cabo Verde still has hope of being among the eight best third-placed teams if they can get one point against the Asian representative in the final match.
On the other side of the battlefield, Saudi Arabia also understood that victory was a mandatory requirement if they didn't want to be eliminated early. After a hopeful start with a draw against Uruguay, the Asian team was brought "back down to earth" with a heavy defeat (0-4) against Spain.
Most recently, Cabo Verde (right) had an impressive 2-2 draw against South American powerhouse Uruguay.
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Confidence is undoubtedly soaring within the Cabo Verde team after their successful draws against some of the world's biggest football giants. In their draw against Spain, the African team displayed incredibly disciplined defense. And in their match against Uruguay, Cabo Verde's attack knew how to explode at the right moment. The "Blue Sharks" (the nickname of the Cabo Verde national team) proved their capabilities in both penalty areas (at home and away). This is a cause for particular concern for Saudi Arabia, especially since the Asian representatives have been relatively lackluster in both attack and defense so far.
Based on their performances so far, Cabo Verde is considered to have a great chance of defeating the "Green Falcons" (the nickname of the Saudi Arabian national team) in the final match. The African representative is determined to continue their fairytale story by securing a place in the knockout round in their first ever World Cup appearance.
The Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia match will take place at 7:27 AM on June 27th, Vietnam time.
PHOTO: CMH
Asian representatives played poorly.
While Cabo Verde is brimming with confidence, Saudi Arabia enters the final matchday of Group H with many concerns, particularly regarding their attacking struggles. Coach Georgios Donis's team lacks "heavy-duty" attacking players. The West Asian side has only had 12 touches in the opponent's penalty area and scored a mere 1 goal in their last two matches.
Fans of the "Green Falcons" are now eagerly anticipating a spectacular performance from star striker and captain Salem Al-Dawsari. He was the one who unleashed that stunning long-range shot to secure a historic victory for Saudi Arabia against Argentina in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup.
Predicting the outcome of the Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia match.
Following their unbeaten run so far, newcomer Cabo Verde is considered the favorite in their clash with Saudi Arabia. The African side could well overcome the West Asian team with a narrow victory.
Predicted score: Cabo Verde 2-1 Saudi Arabia
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhan-dinh-bong-da-cabo-verde-vs-a-rap-xe-ut-ca-map-thang-sat-nut-185260626165542604.htm
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