Cabo Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia: The two teams share the points.

Updated at 09:00 on June 27, 2026

The World Cup group stage match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia takes place with both teams in a desperate situation. Given the current circumstances, the next 90 minutes at NRG Stadium are not just an ordinary football match, but a battle for the last remaining hope of advancing to the knockout stage.

Cabo Verde and the tenacity of the African representatives.

Cabo Verde entered this match in 3rd place in the league table, with 2 points after the first two matches. The team has shown a very difficult style of play, drawing both of their recent matches. This streak of two consecutive draws demonstrates the strong defensive organization and tenacious fighting spirit of the Cabo Verde players.

However, their failure to secure all three points puts them in a position where a positive result against Saudi Arabia is essential. A win would consolidate their position and increase their chances of advancing, while a draw could leave them dependent on the results of other matches.

Saudi Arabia and its efforts to overcome difficulties.

On the other side of the battlefield, Saudi Arabia is currently at the bottom of the table with just 1 point. After securing a draw in their opening match, a defeat in their most recent game has put the West Asian team in a difficult position. The gap between them and Cabo Verde is only 1 point, meaning a victory would allow Saudi Arabia to reverse the situation and overtake their opponent in the standings.

In terms of form, while Cabo Verde has maintained consistency with two draws, Saudi Arabia is showing signs of fatigue after their recent defeat. Psychological pressure is inevitable, but this is also the time when the character of a team that has participated in the World Cup many times needs to be demonstrated at the right moment.

The group stage is tense.

The match is expected to be played cautiously by both sides. Cabo Verde may maintain their pragmatic style, waiting for mistakes from their opponents to launch counter-attacks. Conversely, Saudi Arabia, with nothing left to lose, will likely be proactive in pushing forward to seek an early goal and change the dynamics of the group.

At a modern stadium like NRG Stadium, physical fitness and the ability to adapt to high intensity will play a decisive role. The team that makes better use of the few opportunities and maintains maximum concentration in defense will have a significant advantage in securing three valuable points in this crucial match.

Cabo Verde's recent form

• June 22, 2026: Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde (Draw)
• June 15, 2026: Spain 0-0 Cabo Verde (Draw)
• June 7, 2026: Cape Verde 3-0 Bermuda (Win)
• May 31, 2026: Cabo Verde 3-0 Serbia (Win)
• March 30, 2026: Cabo Verde 1-1 Finland (Draw)

Saudi Arabia's recent form

• June 21, 2026: Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia (Loss)
• June 16, 2026: Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay (Draw)
• June 10, 2026: Saudi Arabia 0-0 Senegal (Draw)
• June 6, 2026: Puerto Rico 0-3 Saudi Arabia (Winner)
• May 31, 2026: Ecuador 2-1 Saudi Arabia (Loss)

Rankings

Team form and statistics

Cabo Verde (Host)

Form in the last 5 matches:DD

Statistics for this season:

• Matches played: 2
• Wins: 0 (0 at home)
• Draw: 2 (0 at home)
• Losses: 0 (0 at home)

Goal:

• Scored: 2 goals (Average: 1.0 goal/match)
• Goals conceded: 2 (Average: 1.0 goal/match)

Saudi Arabia (Guest)

Form in the last 5 matches:DL

Statistics for this season:

• Matches played: 2
• Wins: 0 (0 away wins)
• Draw: 1 (0 away)
• Losses: 1 (1 away game)

Goal:

• Scored: 1 goal (Average: 0.5 goals/match)
• Goals conceded: 5 goals (Average: 2.5 goals/match)

Force situation

Cape Verde Islands

• S. Lopes Cabral: Yellow Card (Missing Fixture)

Saudi Arabia:No injury information available.

Predicted lineup

Predictions and odds

Predicted winner:Cape Verde Islands

Win or draw

Predicted odds:

• Home team wins: 50%
• Draw: 50%
• Guest wins: 0%

Predicted number of goals:

• Home team: -1.5 goals
• Guest: -1.5 table

Advice:Double chance : Cape Verde Islands or draw

Team lineup updated at 06:29 on 27/06/2026

Official lineup

Cabo Verde

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachPedro Leitao Brito

Starting lineup:

• 1. Vozinha (G)
• 24. Wagner Pina (D)
• 3. Disney Borges (D)
• 4. Pico (D)
• 8. João Paulo (D)
• 6. Kevin Lenini (M)
• 14. Deroy Duarte (M)
• 20. Ryan Mendes (M)
• 10. Jamiro Monteiro (M)
• 17. Willy Semedo (M)
• 19. Dailon Rocha Livramento (F)

Substitutes:

• 12. Márcio Rosa
• 23. CJ Dos Santos
• 2. Stopira
• 5. Logan Costa
• 22. Steven Moreira
• 25. Kelvin Pires
• 11. Garry Rodrigues
• 15. Laros Duarte
• 16. Yannick Semedo
• 26. Helio Varela
• 7. Jovane Cabral
• 21. Nuno Da Costa
• 9. Gilson Tavares

Saudi Arabia

Diagram: 4-4-2

CoachGeorges Donis

Starting lineup:

• 21. Mohammed Al-Owais (G)
• 13. Nawaf Boushal (D)
• 4. Abdulelah Al-Amri (D)
• 5. Hassan Tambakti (D)
• 6. Nasser Al-Dawsari (M)
• 12. Saud Abdulhamid (D)
• 15. Abdullah Al-Khaibari (M)
• 23. Mohamed Kanno (F)
• 10. Salem Al-Dawsari (M)
• 9. Firas Al-Buraikan (F)
• 20. Sultan Mandash (M)

Substitutes:

• 1. Nawaf Al-Aqidi
• 22. Ahmed Al-Kassar
• 2. Ali Majrashi
• 24. Moteb Al-Harbi
• 25. Jehad Thakri
• 14. Hassan Kadesh
• 3. Ali Lajami
• 8. Ayman Yahya
• 16. Ziyad Aljohani
• 26. Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat
• 18. Ala'a Al-Hejji
• 7. Musab Al Juwayr
• 17. Khalid Al-Ghannam
• 19. Abdullah Al-Hamdan
• 11. Saleh Al-Shehri