Cape Verde vs Angola - Preview & Predictions | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF)

KEY STATS

·        The head-to-head record in eight previous meetings between Cape Verde and Angola is level with two wins each and two draws, both teams have also scored eight goals.

·        Cape Verde are unbeaten in their last four FIFA World Cup qualifying matches (W3 D1).

Angola have won only one of their last ten FIFA World Cup qualifying matches outside of Angola (D3 L6).

THE PREDICTION

With the expansion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to 48 teams, Africa’s slots have increased from five to nine with an inter-confederation playoff place, too. Cape Verde would be one of those sides eyeing up those extra places but head into this one in fairly average form. Their 2-1 defeat to Comoros last month means that they have suffered three successive defeats, conceding ten goals in that time. They now face an Angolan side that shared a goalless draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in their most recent outing. The Angolans are unlikely to take advantage of the hosts’ recent poor defensive record, given the fact they have scored just one goal in their last four matches. Given that, a home win remains the likeliest outcome of this one.

BETTING TIP: CAPE VERDE TO WIN