Mauritius vs Cape Verde Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF)
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This one does appear a bit of a mis-match on paper, with Cape Verde fancying themselves as in an excellent position to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Key Stats
- Mauritius have won only two of their previous 26 World Cup qualifying matches (D5 L19).
- Cabo Verde are aiming to win four successive World Cup qualifying matches for the first time.
- Cabo Verde have lost only one of their last ten World Cup qualifying matches (W7 D2).
Mauritius vs Cape Verde Prediction
In Group D of CAF qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mauritius sit fifth and not rock-bottom, but that is purely because of just how poor a side Eswatini are at the bottom. Cape Verde have arguably been the surprise package anywhere on the continent, as they head into the seventh match day of the campaign sitting top of the group, a point ahead of an unbeaten Cameroonian side.
Cape Verde had seemingly hit a stagnation in the last couple of years, but they have taken advantage of a reasonably kind group, but they must ensure they keep winning to keep up the pressure on the relatively star studded aforementioned Cameroonians.
Cape Verde and Mauritius are clashing at National Sports Complex Pitch 1 in Mauritania, and the nominal ‘visitors’, Cape Verde should win this one behind closed doors.
Mauritius vs Cape Verde Tip: Cape Verde to win
