In the first round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification, Cape Verde is set to host Angola in Group D.

Both teams showcased their prowess in the 2024 AFCON qualifiers, with Angola finishing as runners-up in Group E and Cape Verde securing their participation in the Group B.

However, in recent friendly matches, Cape Verde suffered a 1-2 loss to Comoros, while Angola played to a goalless draw against Congo DR.

Cape Verde boasts a strong home form, being unbeaten in their last 5 games, creating a solid foundation for their World Cup qualification campaign. Meanwhile, Angola has demonstrated resilience in their away games.

Considering the recent performances, Cape Verde holds a slight advantage with the home field, but Angola’s resilience makes this fixture a potentially low-scoring affair. A one-goal result on both sides with a potential stalemate adds to the intrigue of what promises to be a closely contested match in the World Cup 2026 qualification journey.

Cape Verde Islands have scored 0 goals and conceded 0 goals in their last 5 games.

Angola have scored 0 goals and conceded 0 goals in their last 5 games.

The match prediction for the football match between Cape Verde Islands and Angola in the World Cup - Qualification Africa uses several algorithms including team form comparison, head-to-head (h2h), and other important statistics.

We use these advanced statistical models in combination with the most recent news and expert opinions to analyze data and come up with the most accurate predictions possible.