Group stage · Group H · #13
Spain v Cape Verde
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
The goals, minute by minute
No goals and no red cards.
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Spain (2nd FIFA) vs Cape Verde (67th FIFA)
Level of the teams
- Spain: reigning European champion, 2nd in the FIFA ranking, dominated its qualifying group (21 goals for, 2 against). Top favorite.
- Cape Verde: World Cup debutant, organized defense, the big surprise of African qualifying.
Key factors
- Huge gap in ranking and squad (Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Nico Williams).
- Cape Verde will bet on defending and holding on.
- Captain AI: 87% Spain win, 9% draw, 4% Cape Verde.
Prediction
Most likely result: 3-0 Spain (alternative: 2-0 Spain)
- Spain win: 87%
- Draw: 9%
- Cape Verde win: 4%
Player to watch: Lamine Yamal, pure threat down the right.
Final verdict, Confidence: high
Spain is far superior in every area. Barring a historic upset, it should win comfortably. Cape Verde will look to limit the damage.