Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands Prediction

World Cup · Fri 3 Jul 2026
World : World Cup
ArgentinaWWWWW
3 - 2
Full time · HT 1 - 0
Cape Verde IslandsDDLLL
Kick-offFri 3 Jul, 23:00
Our tip1 @ 1.16 ✓
GoalsUnder 2.5
Confidence75%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Backup1X ✓
GoalsUnder 2.5 ✗
Both scoredYes

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
ArgentinaWWWWW
06 Oct 26HBenin3 - 0Friendlies
04 Oct 26HBurkina Faso7 - 0Friendlies
01 Oct 26HBolivia4 - 0Friendlies
15 Jul 26AEngland2 - 1World Cup
12 Jul 26HSwitzerland3 - 1World Cup
Cape Verde IslandsDDLLL
29 Sep 26HRwanda1 - 2Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification
25 Sep 26AMali1 - 3Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification
03 Jul 26AArgentina2 - 3World Cup
27 Jun 26HSaudi Arabia0 - 0World Cup
21 Jun 26AUruguay2 - 2World Cup

Head to head

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Our prediction

Argentina to win

@ 1.16
Backup prediction
1X  •  Argentina or Draw
@ 1.02
Confidence
75%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Confidence
80%
Over 2.5: 37%Under 2.5: 63%
Expected goals
1.74Argentina
2.17Total
0.43Cape Verde Islands

Win probability

Argentina69%
Draw17%
Cape Verde Islands14%

Odds (1X2)

11.16
X6.80
216.00

Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands preview and result

Argentina and Cape Verde Islands met in the World Cup on Friday 3 July 2026 at 23:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 3 - 2, 1 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Argentina a 69% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Cape Verde Islands 14%. Our pick was Argentina to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.16. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Argentina or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.02.

Goals: we expect about 2.2 goals (1.7 for Argentina, 0.4 for Cape Verde Islands). The chance of three or more goals is 37%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (80% confidence). 5 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Argentina have 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-W-W-W), scoring 19 and conceding 2. Cape Verde Islands have 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-D-L-L-L), scoring 6 and conceding 10.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?

Our pre-match prediction is Argentina to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.16. Win chances: Argentina 69%, draw 17%, Cape Verde Islands 14%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?

We expect about 2.2 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 37%).

What time is Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?

Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands (World Cup) was played on Friday 3 July 2026 at 23:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?

The double chance 1X (Argentina or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.02. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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