Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia World Cup Picks & Preview (Jun 26)

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Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia – World Cup Group H Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Jun 26)

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Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia preview, odds, prediction, picks, for the World Cup game on June 26.

Match Result	Odds
Cape Verde	+150
Tie	+230
Saudi Arabia	+185

How to Watch

Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
When: Friday, June 26, 8:00 PM ET
How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, Peacock

Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia World Cup Preview

The team from Cape Verde can make a huge sensation if they beat Saudi Arabia. It can reach the knockout stage in the World Cup, but only if it defeats Saudi Arabia. The Saudis have a chance to reach the third-placed teams, though they too need a win, and a confident one.

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Cape Verde Team News & Stats

Boys from Cape Verde held on to a tie against both Spain and Uruguay, and are now the top story of the World Cup. They have a chance to advance to the elimination phase on their first appearance in the tournament.

After playing 0-0 vs. Spain, we saw them battle Uruguay heroically and eventually earn a point in a 2-2 tie. Sure, the South American side had some big mistakes, yet overall, Cape Verde deserved to stay unbeaten in this event.

Likely Lineup: Vozinha; Moreira, Borges, Lopes, S Cabral; Duarte, Lenini, Monteiro; Mendes, Livramento, J Cabral

Saudi Arabia Team News & Stats

Saudi Arabia still has chances to reach the knockout stage, but they need a victory over Cape Verde, and that’s the only way for them to even get into the mix. The team from the Arabian Peninsula could even finish second if Spain defeats Uruguay.

After a 1-1 draw against Uruguay, Saudi Arabia lost to Spain, 4-0, in a game that was pretty much decided in the opening half hour. The Red Fury blitzed the Saudi team, scoring three times inside the first 45 minutes.

Likely Lineup: Al Owais; Abdulhamid, Al Tambakti, Al Amri, Al Harbi; Al Shamat, Al Khaibari, Kanno, S Al-Dawsari; Al Buraikan, Al Juwayr

Head to Head

This will be the first-ever meeting between these two countries.

Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia World Cup Predictions

The Saudi team needs to beat Cape Verde and improve its goal difference. They’ll have to attack and take more risks, and that’s precisely what Cape Verde wants, so it can use its fast and agile players to hit on the break. Our pick for this one is Cape Verde to triumph.

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