Uruguay vs Cape Verde Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Jun 2026
Uruguay vs Cape Verde Predictions
Uruguay can be taken at -1 on the Asian Handicap. There are odds of -132, with money back if they beat Cape Verde by a single goal and a full return if there’s a winning margin of two or more goals.
Scroll down to view our Uruguay vs Cape Verde betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Uruguay vs Cape Verde Preview
Uruguay and Cape Verde meet in this FIFA World Cup Group H clash at Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium), with kick-off set for 18:00 on Sunday 21 June.
Miami Stadium is an open-air venue where partly cloudy skies and a temperature of 31°C (88°F) are expected at kick-off. High humidity will make conditions feel even hotter for the players.
Uruguay opened the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia at Miami Stadium. La Celeste recorded 67% possession and 10 shots on target, with Maximiliano Araujo finding the net.
Cape Verde opened their World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against Spain at Atlanta Stadium. Bubista's side recorded just 26% possession and one shot on target but managed to keep a clean sheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
This will be the first-ever meeting between the teams, with Uruguay unbeaten in five previous World Cup matches against African opposition, recording four wins and one draw.
| FIFA World Cup | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Cape Verde |
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 |  Uruguay |
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3:4 | 2 |
Confirmed Lineups
Uruguay confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Fernando Muslera (GK), Guillermo Varela, Sebastian Caceres, Mathias Olivera, Juan Sanabria, Rodrigo Bentancur, Manuel Ugarte, Agustin Canobbio, Federico Valverde, Maximiliano Araujo, Federico Vinas.
Cape Verde confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Vozinha (GK), Steven Moreira, Roberto Lopes, Diney Borges, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Kevin Lenini, Ryan Mendes, Telmo Arcanjo, Jamiro Monteiro, Garry Rodrigues, Gilson Benchimol.
Main Match Prediction
Uruguay can be backed at -1 on the Asian Handicap. We can secure odds of -132 for the favourites and we think they are capable of winning this Group H match by a two goal margin or bigger.
Cape Verde enjoyed their moment in the spotlight in the opening round, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha emerging as the hero. However, we do not expect the Blue Sharks' fairytale run to continue here.
Uruguay possess plenty of quality, led by Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, and are accustomed to facing elite opposition in South America. The underlying stats and xG data also point firmly in their favour and with a strong record against African nations, we expect La Celeste to prove too strong and cover this generous line.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (competitive matches):
Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the World Cup form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
The Winning Margin market allows you to bet on Uruguay to record victory by a certain number of goals. It’s a different wager and a viable alternative to Asian Handicap.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Cape Verde
We’re betting on Uruguay to secure a 2-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +425 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.
Player Prop Picks
Agustín Canobbio (Uruguay) can be wagered to cover the shots on goal line at -133. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.
Federico Viñas (Uruguay) can be wagered to be on the scoresheet at +190. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing considering all angles and we’ll take a chance on him.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a same-game multi including these picks: Uruguay with an Asian Handicap of -1, less than three goals to be scored together with Agustín Canobbio (Uruguay) to record over 0.5 shots on target.
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Uruguay vs Cape Verde Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookmakers take few chances with their latest odds of -263 for Uruguay winning which suggests that they have a 72% chance in this World Cup encounter. Cape Verde are trading at a much larger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +900.
It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +123. Alternatively, Uruguay can be backed at -118 and Cape Verde are on offer at +700.
The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. Providing that at least one side fails to score, then the No pick on the Both Teams to Score market will be a winner at -204.
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Darwin Núñez is the First Goalscorer favourite at +320 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +118.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Uruguay Stats
Cape Verde Stats
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Uruguay vs Cape Verde Lineups & Team News
Double-check the Uruguay vs Cape Verde team news before placing your bets. Receive the predicted and confirmed World Cup lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
Uruguay Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cape Verde Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Uruguay Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cape Verde Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Uruguay Substitutes
- 1Sergio Rochet
- 2Jose Gimenez
- 7Nicolas de la Cruz
- 9Darwin Nunez
- 11Facundo Pellistri
- 12Santiago Mele
- 15Emiliano Martinez
- 17Matias Vina
- 18Brian Rodriguez
- 19Rodrigo Aguirre
- 22Joaquin Piquerez
- 24Santiago Bueno
- 26Rodrigo Zalazar
Cape Verde Substitutes
- 2Stopira
- 5Logan Costa
- 7Jovane Cabral
- 8Joao Paulo
- 12Marcio Rosa
- 14Deroy Duarte
- 15Laros Duarte
- 16Yannick Semedo
- 17Willy Semedo
- 19D. Rocha Livramento
- 21Nuno Da Costa
- 23Carlos Dos Santos
- 24Wagner Pina
- 25Kelvin Pires
- 26Helio Varela
Previous Uruguay Lineups
Previous Cape Verde Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Uruguay Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Marcelo Bielsa
Cape Verde Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia and H. | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Curacao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:9 | 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 5 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 7 |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:5 | 2 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 3 |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:12 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 3 | Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:1 | 5 |
| 3 | DR Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:4 | 0 |
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