Botswana will play host to Cape Verde at Francistown Stadium in the Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign on Tuesday. Both teams are tied on points as they head into this clash.
Botswana vs Cape Verde Preview
Botswana pulled off a shock 1-0 away win against Cape Verde in the first leg to revive their campaign in Group C. With three rounds of matches to conclude the qualifiers, there is no more room for error. The hosts will be keen to wrap up the two matches against Cape Verde on a bright note, following their success in the first leg.
Dipitse have won twice in 12 outings this year, as they push to make a return to the continental scene. They made their Afcon debut in 2012, crashing out in the group stage, and have not earned qualification since then. With Egypt (nine points) likely to claim the top spot, Botswana and Cape Verde are vying for second place.
Cape Verde defeated Mauritania 2-0 at home on matchday two and were hoping to claim their second win but suffered a setback against Botswana. Tumisang Orebonye of Moroccan side AS FAR put Botswana ahead early in the second minute. Cape Verde toiled in vain across the remainder of the meeting to pull level.
Crioulos made their fourth Afcon appearance at the 2023 edition in Cote D’Ivoire earlier this year, reaching the quarterfinals and finishing as the fifth-placed team. They are determined to qualify for the upcoming edition, but must return to winning ways to achieve that goal. They will face Egypt on matchday five.
Botswana vs Cape Verde Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Botswana have won twice in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
- Botswana have lost thrice in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Botswana have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
- Cape Verde have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Botswana have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches while Cape Verde have won twice and lost thrice. Form Guide: Botswana – W-L-L-L-D, Cape Verde – L-W-L-W-L.
Botswana vs Cape Verde Prediction
The winner of this clash will improve their chances of qualification while the loser may find it difficult to recover from the setback.
Botswana have the momentum heading into this meeting and will strive to make life difficult for Cape Verde.
Botswana are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Botswana 2-1 Cape Verde
Botswana vs Cape Verde Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Botswana to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Botswana to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Cape Verde to score - Yes