Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗51% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗15% · fair 6.53
Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands preview and prediction
The match
Argentina host Cape Verde Islands in the World Cup on Friday 3 July, with kick-off at 23:00 (WAT) at Hard Rock Stadium.
Form guide
Argentina's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Jordan 3–1 away. At home they have won 5 and lost 0 of their last 5. Goals have not been a problem: 3.0 per game. 5 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Cape Verde Islands's last 5: DDDWW Most recently they drew with Saudi Arabia 0–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Argentina arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 2.0 for Argentina and 0.6 for Cape Verde Islands. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 49%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Argentina 73%, draw 16%, Cape Verde Islands 11%.
Both teams to score: no (51%) at 1.45.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Argentina 2–0 Cape Verde Islands. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Argentina73%fair 1.36 · @1.16
Draw16%fair 6.35 · @6.80
Cape Verde Islands11%fair 9.18 · @16.00
2.60Expected goals
2.03Argentina xG
0.57Cape Verde Islands xG
49%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–015%
1–015%
3–010%
2–19%
1–19%
0–07%
From our goals model: Argentina 2.0 – 0.6 Cape Verde Islands expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Argentina to win✗
73%
1.36
1.16
Double chance
Argentina or draw✓
89%
1.12
1.02
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
51%
1.97
1.45
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.88
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.46
1.50
Half-time result
Argentina ahead at half-time✓
50%
1.98
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Argentina / FT Argentina✗
47%
2.13
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
15%
6.53
–
Form
Argentina – last 6
WWWWWW
28 Jun
@ Jordan
3–1
W
22 Jun
vs Austria
2–0
W
17 Jun
vs Algeria
3–0
W
10 Jun
vs Iceland
3–0
W
7 Jun
vs Honduras
2–0
W
1 Apr
vs Zambia
5–0
W
3.0Scored / game
0.2Conceded / game
17%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Cape Verde Islands – last 6
DDDWWL
27 Jun
vs Saudi Arabia
0–0
D
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
1.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Argentina and Cape Verde Islands.
What is the prediction for Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?
On our numbers Argentina have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Cape Verde Islands 11%.
How many goals will there be in Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?
Our predicted score is Argentina 2–0 Cape Verde Islands, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?
Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands (World Cup) kicks off on Friday 3 July 2026 at 23:00 (West Africa Time) at Hard Rock Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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