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Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia: 0-0 result and AI prediction review

Cape VerdeCape Verde0 – 0Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia

Review: prediction vs result

1X2 outcome missedExact score missedMost likely score before kick-off : 1-0

Final score: Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Cape Verde (42%), while a draw was rated at only 32%. The final score ranked 2nd among the most likely scorelines (15.9%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (35%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (28%): correct.

Match analysis

Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia was played on Saturday, June 27, 2026 (FIFA World Cup). Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston. Before kick-off, our model gave Cape Verde a 42% chance of winning, the draw 32% and Saudi Arabia 26%. The most likely correct score is 1-0 (17.0%), ahead of 0-0 (15.9%) and 1-1 (13.1%).

Cape Verde are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws), scoring 11 and conceding 2. Saudi Arabia have won just one of their last 5 matches (2 draws, 2 defeats), scoring 5 and conceding 7. Recent momentum is clearly with Cape Verde. On average Cape Verde score 2.20 and concede 0.40 goals per game; Saudi Arabia score 1.00 and concede 1.40. In the table, Cape Verde sit 9th with 2 points from 2 games, Saudi Arabia 4th with 1 points from 2. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Cape Verde have averaged 0.54 xG (expected goals) per match, against 0.40 for Saudi Arabia.

Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. Cape Verde out or doubtful: S. Lopes Cabral. In double chance terms, "Cape Verde or draw" stands at 74%, "Saudi Arabia or draw" at 58% and "no draw" at 68%.

In short : Cape Verde Islands enter with an unbeaten record (2 draws, 2 wins in recent form) and superior expected goals (0.54 xG), while Saudi Arabia struggle with a -4 goal differential and mixed results despite their higher FIFA ranking. This World Cup clash features two teams searching for their first win, with the hosts showing more attacking threat and defensive solidity.

Outcome probabilities (1X2)

42%
Cape Verde (Win)
32%
Draw
26%
Saudi Arabia (Win)

Double chance

74%
Cape Verde or draw
58%
Saudi Arabia or draw
68%
No draw

Most likely correct scores

Scores shown as Cape Verde – Saudi Arabia. 1-0 is the single most likely scoreline (17.0%); the 5 scores below add up to 67% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.

ScoreProbability
Cape Verde 1-0 Saudi Arabia17.0%
Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia15.9%
Cape Verde 1-1 Saudi Arabia13.1%
Cape Verde 0-1 Saudi Arabia12.2%
Cape Verde 2-0 Saudi Arabia9.1%

Goals: both teams to score, over/under

The model expects 1.84 goals in total (1.07 for Cape Verde, 0.77 for Saudi Arabia): over 2.5 goals has a 28% probability and both teams to score 35%. A tight, low-scoring game is on the cards. Cape Verde keep a clean sheet in 46% of scenarios, Saudi Arabia in 34%.

Probability
Cape Verde expected goals1.07
Saudi Arabia expected goals0.77
Both teams to score35%
Over 1.5 goals55%
Over 2.5 goals28%
Over 3.5 goals12%
Cape Verde clean sheet46%
Saudi Arabia clean sheet34%

Recent form

Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.

Cape Verde

DateOpponentScore
Jun 21, 2026Uruguay · FIFA World Cup2-2D
Jun 15, 2026Spain · FIFA World Cup0-0D
Jun 6, 2026Bermuda · International Friendlies3-0W
May 31, 2026Serbia · International Friendlies3-0W
Oct 13, 2025Eswatini · World Cup Qualifiers (Africa)3-0W

Saudi Arabia

DateOpponentScore
Jun 21, 2026Spain · FIFA World Cup0-4L
Jun 15, 2026Uruguay · FIFA World Cup1-1D
Jun 10, 2026Senegal · International Friendlies0-0D
Jun 6, 2026Puerto Rico · International Friendlies3-0W
May 31, 2026Ecuador · International Friendlies1-2L

Standings before the match

Pos.PointsPlayed
Cape Verde922
Saudi Arabia412

Head-to-head

Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.

Out and doubtful

Cape Verde

  • S. Lopes Cabral (out)

Saudi Arabia

No absences reported.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia prediction?

Before the match, our AI gave Cape Verde a 42% chance of winning, the draw 32% and Saudi Arabia 26%. Cape Verde are therefore slight favourites. Final score: 0-0.

What is the most likely correct score for Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia?

1-0 (17.0%), followed by 0-0 (15.9%), 1-1 (13.1%), 0-1 (12.2%) and 2-0 (9.1%).

Will both teams score in Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia?

The probability that both Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia score is 35%. Cape Verde have a 46% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Saudi Arabia 34%.

How many goals should we expect in Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia?

The model expects 1.84 goals (1.07 for Cape Verde, 0.77 for Saudi Arabia). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 55%, over 2.5 goals 28%, over 3.5 goals 12%.

When and where is Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia played?

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 01:00 (UK time), FIFA World Cup. Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston.

What form are Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in?

Cape Verde: 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (11 scored, 2 conceded). Saudi Arabia: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (5 scored, 7 conceded).

What was the Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia result, and was the prediction right?

Final score: Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Cape Verde (42%), while a draw was rated at only 32%. The final score ranked 2nd among the most likely scorelines (15.9%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (35%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (28%): correct.

How is the Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia prediction calculated?

The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.07 for Cape Verde, 0.77 for Saudi Arabia) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.

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