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Cape Verde Islands
0:0
HT: 0:0
Saudi Arabia
📍 NRG Stadium, Houston 🧑‍⚖️ F. Letexier

Cape Verde Islands 0-0 Saudi Arabia: Match Report

Full Time · Group Stage - 3 · HT 0-0 · 27 Jun 2026

Cape Verde Islands and Saudi Arabia ground out a goalless draw in a goalless stalemate at NRG Stadium, Houston, a tight World Cup that neither side could unlock.

The match data shows possession was even (51%–49%), while Cape Verde Islands registered 15 shots to Saudi Arabia's 7 (2–3 on target).

On the cards: 7 bookings.

⏱️ Match Timeline

  1. 🟨 4'
    S. Abdulhamid Yellow Card
  2. 🟨 4'
    Saud Abdulhamid Yellow Card
  3. W. Pina Yellow Card
    🟨 9'
  4. Wagner Pina Yellow Card
    🟨 9'
  5. 🔁 33'
    H. Tambakti On: H. Tambakti · Off: A. Lajami
  6. 🔁 33'
    Hassan Al-Tambakti On: Hassan Al-Tambakti · Off: Ali Lajami
  7. Joao Paulo Fernandes
    📺 39'
  8. 🔁 45'
    Abdullah Al-Khaibari On: Abdullah Al-Khaibari · Off: Musab Al-Juwayr
  9. 🔁 46'
    A. Al Khaibari On: A. Al Khaibari · Off: M. Al Juwayr
  10. D. Livramento On: D. Livramento · Off: N. Da Costa
    🔁 61'
  11. W. Semedo On: W. Semedo · Off: H. Varela
    🔁 61'
  12. Dailon Livramento On: Dailon Livramento · Off: Nuno Da Costa
    🔁 61'
  13. Willy Semedo On: Willy Semedo · Off: Hélio Varela
    🔁 61'
  14. 🔁 66'
    Salem Al-Dawsari On: Salem Al-Dawsari · Off: Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat
  15. 🔁 66'
    Sultan Mandash On: Sultan Mandash · Off: Abdullah Al-Hamdan
  16. 🔁 66'
    S. Al Dawsari On: S. Al Dawsari · Off: M. Abu Al Shamat
  17. 🔁 66'
    S. Mandash On: S. Mandash · Off: A. Al Hamdan
  18. 🟨 67'
    Nasser Al-Dawsari Yellow Card
  19. 🟨 67'
    N. Al Dawsari Yellow Card
  20. R. Mendes On: R. Mendes · Off: G. Rodrigues
    🔁 71'
  21. J. Monteiro On: J. Monteiro · Off: L. Duarte
    🔁 71'
  22. Jamiro Monteiro On: Jamiro Monteiro · Off: Laros Duarte
    🔁 71'
  23. Ryan Mendes On: Ryan Mendes · Off: Garry Rodrigues
    🔁 71'
  24. J. Monteiro On: J. Monteiro · Off: L. Duarte
    🔁 72'
  25. R. Mendes On: R. Mendes · Off: G. Rodrigues
    🔁 72'
  26. 🔁 82'
    Nawaf Boushal On: Nawaf Boushal · Off: Moteb Al-Harbi
  27. 🔁 82'
    N. Boushal On: N. Boushal · Off: M. Al Harbi
  28. 🟨 90+3'
    F. Al Buraikan Yellow Card
  29. W. Pina On: W. Pina · Off: S. Moreira
    🔁 90+4'

📊 Match Statistics

51% Possession 49%
15 Total shots 7
2 On target 3
4 Corners 2
10 Fouls 16
1 Offsides 0
1 Yellow cards 3
373 Accurate passes 355
Statistical Pick
Double Chance 1X — Cape Verde Islands or Draw
Double chance : Cape Verde Islands or draw
Confidence
Medium · 65%

Match Result · 1X2

Pick: 1
1 · Cape Verde Isl... 50% 2.62
X · Draw 50% 3.30
2 · Saudi Arabia 0% 2.70
Decimal odds · Bet365 · updated 26 Jun 05:30

Double Chance

Pick: 1X
1X99%
1250%
X250%

Over / Under Goals

Total xG: 1.50
0.5
Over 0.578%
Under 0.522%
1.5
Over 1.544%
Under 1.556%
2.5
Over 2.519%
Under 2.581%
3.5
Over 3.57%
Under 3.593%

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Pick: No
BTTS Yes25%
BTTS No75%
Your call:
1: 0% · X: 0% · 2: 0% (0 votes) ·

⚽ Expected Goals (xG)

Cape Verde Islands 1.00
Saudi Arabia 0.50
Goals line -1.5

📊 Form

Cape Verde Islands
D D
P: 2 · W: 0 · D: 2 · L: 0
Saudi Arabia
D L
P: 2 · W: 0 · D: 1 · L: 1

⚖️ Team Comparison

67% Form 33%
67% Attack 33%
71% Defence 29%
0% Poisson 0%
0% H2H 0%
0% Goals 0%
68% Total 31%

📝 Analysis

The fixture between Cape Verde Islands and Saudi Arabia in the World Cup offers a compelling betting proposition. Our statistical model splits the odds: 50% for a Cape Verde Islands win, 50% for a draw, and 0% for Saudi Arabia. Recent form: Cape Verde Islands — DD; Saudi Arabia — DL. Season averages: 1.00 goals per game for Cape Verde Islands and 0.50 for Saudi Arabia. The model leans towards under 1.5 goals in this game. A clean sheet looks plausible for one side — BTTS leans to No. Recommended pick: Double Chance 1X — Cape Verde Islands or Draw. Please bet responsibly.

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