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월드컵Group stage · MD3Final

Saudi Arabia vs Cape Verde Islands

06. 26. 20:00 · NRG Stadium

Final resultSaudi Arabia 0 : 0 Cape Verde IslandsDraw
  • 4'Saudi Arabia🟨 S. Abdulhamid
  • 9'Cape Verde Islands🟨 W. Pina
  • 33'Saudi Arabia🔄 H. Tambakti ↔ A. Lajami
  • 46'Saudi Arabia🔄 A. Al Khaibari ↔ M. Al Juwayr
  • 61'Cape Verde Islands🔄 D. Livramento ↔ N. Da Costa
  • 61'Cape Verde Islands🔄 W. Semedo ↔ H. Varela
  • 66'Saudi Arabia🔄 S. Al Dawsari ↔ M. Abu Al Shamat
  • 66'Saudi Arabia🔄 S. Mandash ↔ A. Al Hamdan
  • 67'Saudi Arabia🟨 N. Al Dawsari
  • 71'Cape Verde Islands🔄 R. Mendes ↔ G. Rodrigues
  • 71'Cape Verde Islands🔄 J. Monteiro ↔ L. Duarte
  • 82'Saudi Arabia🔄 N. Boushal ↔ M. Al Harbi
  • 93'Saudi Arabia🟨 F. Al Buraikan
  • 94'Cape Verde Islands🔄 W. Pina ↔ S. Moreira
Saudi ArabiaMatch statsCape Verde Islands
49%Possession51%
0.27Expected goals (xG)1.52
7Shots15
3On target2
2Corners4
16Fouls10
3Yellow cards1
0Offsides1

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Predicted winnerCape Verde Islands
Projected scoreSaudi Arabia 1 : 2 Cape Verde Islands

Confirmed lineup

Saudi Arabia (Away) 4-4-2
21Mohammed Al-Owais
6Nasser Al-Dawsari
5Hassan Tambakti
4Abdulelah Al-Amri
13Nawaf Boushal
10Salem Al-Dawsari
23Mohamed Kanno
15Abdullah Al-Khaibari
12Saud Abdulhamid
20Sultan Mandash
9Firas Al-Buraikan
19Dailon Rocha Livramento
17Willy Semedo
10Jamiro Monteiro
20Ryan Mendes
14Deroy Duarte
6Kevin Lenini
8João Paulo
4Pico
3Diney Borges
24Wagner Pina
1Vozinha
Cape Verde Islands (Home) 4-2-3-1

Key factors

  • Cape Verde's Solid Defense: They demonstrated organized defense by securing 0-0 and 2-2 draws against Spain and Uruguay respectively in the group stage, conceding only 2 goals and keeping 3 clean sheets in their last 6 matches.
  • Saudi Arabia's Lack of Attacking Prowess: Saudi Arabia has struggled offensively, scoring only 1 goal in two group stage matches and taking only 10 shots while allowing 49 shots against them.
  • Cape Verde's High Morale and Historic Pursuit: Despite being debutants, Cape Verde's draws against Spain and Uruguay have given them a historic chance for knockout stage qualification, significantly boosting team morale.
  • Key Player Absences and Squad Depth Concerns: Cape Verde will miss starting left-back S. Lopes Cabral due to yellow card accumulation, and midfielders Telmo Arcajo and Jovane Cabral are doubtful due to injury, impacting squad depth.
  • Hot and Humid Conditions in Houston: The NRG Stadium is expected to have high temperatures of up to 33°C (91-92°F) and high humidity on June 27, posing a significant physical challenge for both teams.

Briefing

Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia face off in their third Group Stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at NRG Stadium. Cape Verde currently holds a record of 0 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses (2 points, GD 2-2), while Saudi Arabia has a record of 0 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss (1 point, GD 1-5). Both teams desperately need a victory to advance from Group H. Cape Verde has demonstrated impressive defensive solidity, holding strong opponents like Spain (0-0) and Uruguay (2-2) to draws, showcasing excellent teamwork. With Cape Verde ranked 63rd and Saudi Arabia 59th in the FIFA rankings, this match is expected to be closely contested.

Cape Verde is in better recent form, with 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 6 matches, averaging 1.83 goals scored and 1.17 goals conceded per game. In contrast, Saudi Arabia has a poorer record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last 6 outings, scoring 1 goal and conceding 1.5 goals per match. Notably, Saudi Arabia suffered a significant 4-0 defeat to Spain in the group stage, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. Cape Verde will be without starting left-back S. Lopes Cabral due to yellow card suspension, and midfielders Telmo Arcajo and Jovane Cabral are also doubtful due to injury, which could impact their squad depth. The hot and humid conditions at NRG Stadium, with temperatures reaching up to 33°C (91-92°F), will be a crucial factor in player stamina. There is no prior head-to-head record between these two nations. Given Cape Verde's strong defensive organization, recent positive momentum, and playing as the nominal home team, they are favored to secure a victory.

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