Team Overview
In their last match at the World Cup, Cape Verde Islands faced Spain away and managed to secure a goalless draw. Despite dominating possession with 74%, they were unable to convert their chances, ending the match without scoring.
Match statistics (Spain vs Cape Verde Islands):
- Possession: 74% – 26%
- Corners: 11 – 1
- Fouls: 10 – 1
- Yellow cards: 1 – 1
- Shots on target: 7 – 1
Cape Verde Islands are coming off a draw, which reflects their struggle to find the back of the net, having failed to score in their last match. With only one match played this season, they sit at the start of their campaign with no wins yet. They have had 11 days of rest since their last fixture, allowing for adequate recovery time. Fortunately, they have no injuries or suspensions to contend with, which means they can field their strongest available squad.