Cameroon vs Cape Verde Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Published at :June 7, 2024 at 4:32 PM

Modified at :June 7, 2024 at 4:32 PM

Both teams look forward to securing a win, to fix their positions for the next round of qualifiers.

This is going to be a nail-biting event as both the teams are of almost the same calibre. Both teams will be playing their 3rd match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers.

As of now, Cameroon and Cape Verde both stand with the same points and the only thing that separates them is the goal difference. Cape Verde have played more matches this year comparatively, but the performances are overall on the same level. The Blue Sharks have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, so this can be their chance to make progress in that direction.

In the last few matches of both teams, there have been mixed results and therefore it’s tough to predict the outcome of their clash. However, the hosts are in a much better position, since they are ahead in the points table and this is the team which has given results in the past.

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 8 June at 6:30 PM (IST)

Location: Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaounde, Cameroon

Form:

Cameroon (Last five international matches): L-W-L-D-D

Cape Verde (Last five international matches): W-W-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Karl Toko Ekambi (Cameroon)

Karl Toko is a world-class player who is capable of creating a difference in the game. He is a 31-year-old right winger who plays for Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League. While playing in 15 matches for the team, he has scored six times and has assisted once.

Toko Ekambi was part of the Cameroon team in 2017 when they won the Africa Cup of Nations. He has also represented his team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Ryan Mendes (Cape Verde)

Ryan Mendes is one of the senior-most players on the team with the most experience as well. He is one of the highest scorers for Cape Verde in their International matches.

Mendes currently plays for Fatih Karagumruk in the Super Lig and Turkish Cup. While playing in 24 Super Lig matches, Ryan has scored four times and has assisted four times. In the Turkish Cup as well he has scored twice in three matches.

Match Facts

Cape Verde have lost just once in their last five matches, whereas Cameroon have managed to win just a single game in their last five matches.
The only factor which separates the teams in the group is their goal difference of two.
Cameroon is just 14 spots ahead of Cape Verde in the FIFA rankings.

Cameroon vs Cape Verde: Betting Tips and Odds

Tip 1: Cameroon to win the match
Tip 2: Both the teams to score the goals
Tip 3: Match will end with goals over 2.5

Injury and Team News

Carlos Baleba, a 20-year-old midfielder from Brighton, is expected to make his debut for Cameroon on Saturday.

Cape Verde have managed to keep a clean sheet in their last two matches, which boasted their morale to face Cameroon. They are likely to use similar tactics here.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 7

Cameroon: 3

Cape Verde: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted line-ups for Cameroon vs Cape Verde

Cameroon predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Onana (GK); Castelletto, Gonzalez, Wooh; Ngamaleu, Anguissa, Baleba, Tolo; Toko Ekambi, Magri, N’koudou

Cape Verde predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Vozinha (GK); Moreira, Costa, Lopes, Fernandes; Monteiro, Pina, Santos; Mendes, Cabral, Rodrigues

Match Prediction for Cameroon vs Cape Verde

Both the teams are in a better position, but comparatively, its Cameroon’s chance to win the match. The hosts might have lost to Nigeria in their last match but this time they will be more cautious and better prepared. Also, it will be their home ground and they have a better line-up on paper than Cape Verde.

Prediction: Cameroon 2-1 Cape Verde

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

USA, Middle East and Africa: FIFA+

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