Cape Verde vs Mauritania Prediction and Betting Tips | 10th September 2024

Cape Verde will play host to Mauritania at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Tuesday. The hosts will strive to exploit home advantage to make up for their previous setback.

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Cape Verde were brought to their knees in Group C's opening match against Egypt, who claimed a 3-0 win at the Cairo International Stadium. The hosts are now seated bottom of the group with zero points ahead of matchday two. Cape Verde are quite conscious of the fact that home advantage is crucial in these qualifiers.

Tubarões Azuis participated in the previous two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations, reaching the quarterfinals in Cote d’Ivoire earlier this year. They are determined to qualify once again but must put their campaign back on track following their loss to Egypt. Cape Verde defeated Mauritania 1-0 when the sides last met.

Mauritania were stretched by Botswana in their opener in Group C but managed to snatch a lone-goal win late in the game. That hard-fought victory leaves them second in the group with three points. However, the visitors may have to change their tactics in the upcoming meeting, considering the fact that Cape Verde are stronger than Botswana.

Al-Murabitun have been consistent on the continental scene in the last few years, as they have qualified and participated in the last three Afcon editions. In the 2023 Afcon in Cote D’Ivoire, Mauritania reached the round of 16, their best record so far in the competition. They have won two times in their last 13 matches in all competitions.

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Cape Verde vs Mauritania Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Cape Verde have won once, drawn once and lost once in their last three clashes with Mauritania.
• Cape Verde have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
• Cape Verde have scored four goals and conceded seven in their last five matches in all competitions.
• Mauritania have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
• Cape Verde have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches while Mauritania have won once, drawn once and lost thrice. Form Guide: Cape Verde – L-W-L-W-W, Mauritania – W-L-L-D-L.

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Cape Verde vs Mauritania Prediction

Cape Verde are determined to get back to winning ways and will leave no stone unturned to claim maximum points in order to improve their position.

Mauritania will likely lower their expectations in their first-ever game in Cape Verde and would be happy to share the spoils.

Cape Verde are the favorites based on home advantage.

Prediction: Cape Verde 3-1 Mauritania

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Cape Verde vs Mauritania Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Cape Verde to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Cape Verde to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Mauritania to score - Yes