Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia played out a goalless draw in their World Cup encounter, with no standout player emerging in a match that sets Cape Verde up for a crucial next fixture against Argentina. Neither side could find a breakthrough in a contest that lacked real quality in the final third.
Cape Verde 0:0 Saudi Arabia — Match Report
First half0 - 0
- 4(Foul)
- 9(Foul)
Second half0 - 0
- 67(Foul)
- 90 + 3(Foul)
- 90 + 4
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia?
Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia (World Cup).
Were there any cards in Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia?
Yellow cards: Saud Abdulhamid (Saudi Arabia); Wagner Pina (Cape Verde); Nasser Al-Dawsari (Saudi Arabia); Firas Al-Buraikan (Saudi Arabia).
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Head to Head meetings
Cape Verde – Saudi Arabia
Cape Verde
Saudi Arabia
- 0
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0  |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Form
Cape Verde
- 5Matches
- 6Goals
- 1.2Goal per game
- 0Wins
- 2Draws
- 3Losses
Saudi Arabia
- 5Matches
- 11Goals
- 2.2Goal per game
- 5Wins
- 0Draws
- 0Losses
Best statistical picks
Cape Verde – Saudi Arabia
1X hasn't lost in 5 of the last matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 8.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.75 | 3.25 | 2.63 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Cape Verde
Our read of the match favours Cape Verde, with a clear edge in recent form and psychological resilience. Saudi Arabia, still chasing their first points, will need a significant lift to unsettle a side unbeaten in five and scoring freely during that stretch. The Islanders' momentum looks hard to counter.
Home win — Cape Verde2.75
High confidence76%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
54.6
37.4
CheckSkill
53.3
50.9
CheckMental
67
28.6
CheckLive total62.3 vs 41.7+20.6Cape Verde: 56.5 + 5.8 for home advantage = 62.3
More match signals
Cape Verde (DNB)81%1.83
Over 3.580%4.00
Cape Verde (−1)83%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the World Cup match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia?
CheckLive's analysis leans strongly toward Cape Verde, who have shown both consistency and composure. Saudi Arabia's winless streak and defensive vulnerabilities make it difficult to see them taking all three points. The Islanders are the clear favourites in this group stage encounter.
Who has better form heading into this match?
Cape Verde arrive in better form, having gone five matches unbeaten with three wins. Their recent performances include 13 goals scored and just five conceded. Saudi Arabia have one win in five and have lost two of their last three, leaving them with much less momentum.
Will both teams score in Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia?
Both teams scoring is a possibility given Saudi Arabia's attacking needs and Cape Verde's tendency to concede in some matches. However, Cape Verde's defensive record in their unbeaten run is solid, so a clean sheet is plausible. The market reflects uncertainty, leaning toward under 2.5 goals.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.75 | 3.25 | 2.63 |