Cameroon vs Cape Verde prediction and betting tips - June 8, 2024
One of the World Cup qualification matches in the African zone will take place on Saturday in Yaoundé, where the Cameroon national team will host Cape Verde. Here is a prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Cameroon
The "Indomitable Lions" secured third place in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, but their performance this winter was much more modest. In a group with Senegal, Guinea, and Gambia, the Cameroon national team finished second, amassing 4 points from three matches. In the first playoff round, they faced Nigeria and lost 0-2.
In the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament, Marc Brice's team has played two matches, collecting four points. Currently, Cameroon occupies second place in Group D, trailing Libya by three points. In the first round, Cameroon defeated Mauritius 3-0, and in the second match, they secured a point in an away draw with Libya (1-1).
Cape Verde
Few expected Cape Verde to reach the quarterfinal stage of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations. Nonetheless, no one can claim it was a fluke. The "Blue Sharks" performed admirably in the group stage, deservedly winning their group where Egypt and Ghana were considered the favorites. Securing first place in the quartet granted them a less formidable opponent in the first playoff round, Mauritania, whom Cape Verde defeated 1-0.
However, in the quarterfinals, the "Blue Sharks" were defeated by South Africa in a penalty shootout. In the World Cup qualifiers, Cape Verde drew with Angola (0-0) and won away against Eswatini (2-0). With four points, Bubista's men are in third place in the standings. This spring, Cape Verde played two friendly matches, securing victories over Guyana (1-0) and Equatorial Guinea (1-0).
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- The last time the teams played was during the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
- In the last seven matches, the bet on "Both Teams to Score" was successful four times.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet succeeded in only three of their last seven encounters.
Cameroon vs Cape Verde Prediction
Bookmakers predictably favor the home team, offering odds of 1.76 for a Cameroon victory. We believe that the "Indomitable Lions" will win this match and improve their standing in the tournament.
