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World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Cape Verde vs Eswatini

Cape Verde host Eswatini in this World Cup qualifying fixture, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Monday 13 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Under 2.5 Looks the Value Bet

We’re not expecting the net to bulge too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals anticipated when Cape Verde and Eswatini clash. The Total Goals market selection gives us generous betting odds of -100.

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Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 2-0 Cape Verde Victory

Cape Verde played Libya on the road in their last game. It was a 3-3 World Cup qualifying draw.

Eswatini played Angola at home in their previous game. It was a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cape Verde have beaten Eswatini 2-0 and 1-0 in their last two encounters, with both being away clashes. The past 3 H2H matches have included two Cape Verde wins along with a single draw.

Africa World Cup Qualification G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Cape Verde logo Cape Verde 9 6 2 1 13 8 5 13:8 20
6 Eswatini logo Eswatini 9 0 3 6 6 16 -10 6:16 3
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Confirmed Lineups

Cape Verde confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Vozinha (GK), Steven Moreira, Roberto Lopes, Diney Borges, Joao Paulo, Kevin Lenini, Yannick Semedo, Jamiro Monteiro, Ryan Mendes, Willy Semedo, Dailon Rocha Livramento.

Eswatini confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Khanyakwezwe Shabalala (GK), Sibonelo Sibandze, Nkosingiphile Shongwe, Simanga Masangane, Banele Ndzabandzaba, Mcolisi Manana, Innocent Dlamini, Mxolisi Mkhontfo, Sibongakhonkhe Silenge, Andy Junior Magagula, Muzi Tsabedze.

Cape Verde vs Eswatini Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Cape Verde vs Eswatini with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

Our plan of action involves backing Under 2.5 Goals for this World Cup qualifying showdown. We are able to get a price of -100 when it comes to this selection and that looks to be a solid proposition.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest World Cup qualifying stats.

Key Cape Verde vs Eswatini stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 Cape Verde games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Cape Verde games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Eswatini games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Eswatini games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 50% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cape Verde Cape Verde logo 2 - 0 Eswatini logo Eswatini

A 2-0 win in favor of Cape Verde is available at odds of +260. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -100
Full-Time Result Cape Verde -1000
Both Team To Score No -500

Our same-game multi is packed with these picks: two or less goals, Cape Verde on the Full-Time Result along with one or both teams drawing a blank.

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Cape Verde vs Eswatini Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Cape Verde Huge Favourites in Eyes of the Bookies

The Full-Time Result odds suggest that Cape Verde have a 86% prospect of triumphing which results in the fact that they’re strong -625 favourites to win this World Cup qualifying encounter. Eswatini are the +1400 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

Cape Verde are available at -102 to overcome a -2 Asian Handicap if you feel they achieve a comfortable win over Eswatini. A 3+ goal win sees a return and two-goal winning margin sees a full refund.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -455.

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Cape Verde logo Cape Verde Stats
Eswatini logo Eswatini Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Cape Verde vs Eswatini Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Cape Verde vs Eswatini team news. Receive the confirmed lineups for the World Cup qualifier plus the newest injury updates.

Cape Verde Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Eswatini Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

Cape Verde Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Vozinha
22 Steven Moreira 4 Roberto Lopes 3 Diney Borges 8 Joao Paulo
6 Kevin Lenini 16 Yannick Semedo
10 Jamiro Monteiro 20 Ryan Mendes 17 Willy Semedo
9 D. Rocha Livramento
1 K. Shabalala
12 Sibonelo Sibandze 3 N. Shongwe 22 Simanga Masangane
9 Banele Ndzabandzaba 20 Mcolisi Manana
2 Innocent Dlamini 6 Mxolisi Mkhontfo 8 S. Silenge 10 Andy Junior Magagula
17 Muzi Tsabedze

Eswatini Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

Cape Verde Substitutes

  • 2Stopira
  • 5Ailson Tavares
  • 7Wagner Pina
  • 11Garry Rodrigues
  • 12Marcio
  • 13Sidny Lopes Cabral
  • 14Deroy Duarte
  • 15Laros Duarte
  • 18Telmo Arcanjo
  • 19Helio Varela
  • 21Nuno Da Costa
  • 23Bruno Varela

Eswatini Substitutes

  • 4Siphosethu Mabilisa
  • 11Philani Mkhontfo
  • 13Mpendulo Tfomo
  • 15Lindani Matsenjwa
  • 16Xolani Gama
  • 18Bongi Magagula
  • 21Joseph Kibonge

Previous Cape Verde Lineups

08 Oct Africa World Cup Qualification
Libya 3-3 Cape Verde
09 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Cape Verde 1-0 Cameroon
04 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Mauritius 0-2 Cape Verde
08 Jun Friendlies
Georgia 1-1 Cape Verde
03 Jun Friendlies
Malaysia 0-3 Cape Verde
29 May Friendlies
Malaysia 1-1 Cape Verde

Previous Eswatini Lineups

08 Oct Africa World Cup Qualification
Eswatini 2-2 Angola
08 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Libya 2-0 Eswatini
04 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Cameroon 3-0 Eswatini
23 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Eswatini 3-3 Mauritius
19 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Eswatini 0-0 Cameroon
19 Nov Africa Cup of Nations
Mali 6-0 Eswatini
FIFA FlagWorld Cup qualifying Table
World Cup Qualification CAF Group A
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Egypt 10 8 2 0 20:2 26
2 Burkina Faso 10 6 3 1 23:8 21
3 Sierra Leone 10 4 3 3 12:10 15
4 Guinea-Bissau 10 2 4 4 8:10 10
5 Ethiopia 10 2 3 5 9:14 9
6 Djibouti 10 0 1 9 5:33 1
World Cup Qualification CAF Group B
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Senegal 9 6 3 0 18:3 21
2 Congo 9 6 1 2 14:6 19
3 Sudan 9 3 4 2 8:5 13
4 Togo 10 1 5 4 5:10 8
5 Mauritania 9 1 4 4 4:9 7
6 South Sudan 10 0 5 5 3:19 5
World Cup Qualification CAF Group C
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Benin 9 5 2 2 12:7 17
2 South Africa 9 4 3 2 12:9 15
3 Nigeria 9 3 5 1 11:8 14
4 Rwanda 9 3 2 4 5:6 11
5 Lesotho 9 2 3 4 8:12 9
6 Zimbabwe 9 0 5 4 5:11 5
World Cup Qualification CAF Group D
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cape Verde 9 6 2 1 13:8 20
2 Cameroon 9 5 3 1 17:5 18
3 Libya 9 4 3 2 12:10 15
4 Angola 9 2 5 2 9:8 11
5 Mauritius 9 1 2 6 7:17 5
6 Eswatini 9 0 3 6 6:16 3
World Cup Qualification CAF Group E
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Morocco 7 7 0 0 21:2 21
2 Niger 8 5 0 3 11:10 15
3 Tanzania 8 3 1 4 6:7 10
4 Zambia 8 3 0 5 10:10 9
5 Congo 7 0 1 6 4:23 1
World Cup Qualification CAF Group F
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Ivory Coast 9 7 2 0 22:0 23
2 Gabon 9 7 1 1 20:9 22
3 Kenya 9 3 3 3 18:11 12
4 Gambia 9 3 1 5 20:18 10
5 Burundi 9 3 1 5 13:11 10
6 Seychelles 9 0 0 9 2:46 0
World Cup Qualification CAF Group G
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Algeria 9 7 1 1 22:7 22
2 Uganda 9 6 0 3 13:7 18
3 Mozambique 9 5 0 4 13:17 15
4 Guinea 9 4 2 3 9:6 14
5 Botswana 9 3 0 6 10:14 9
6 Somalia 9 0 1 8 3:19 1
World Cup Qualification CAF Group H
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Tunisia 10 9 1 0 22:0 28
2 Namibia 10 4 3 3 13:10 15
3 Liberia 10 4 3 3 13:11 15
4 Equatorial Guinea 9 3 2 4 8:12 11
5 Malawi 9 3 1 5 8:10 10
6 Sao Tome and P. 10 1 0 9 5:26 3
World Cup Qualification CAF Group I
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Ghana 10 8 1 1 23:6 25
2 Madagascar 10 6 1 3 17:12 19
3 Mali 10 5 3 2 17:6 18
4 Comoros 10 5 0 5 12:13 15
5 CAR 10 2 2 6 11:24 8
6 Chad 10 0 1 9 5:24 1