Cape Verde v Eswatini Tips

Expect Cape Verde to dominate possession, press high, try to get an early goal. Likely result: Cape Verde win, possibly clean sheet. Over 1.5 goals is probable; over 2.5 possible if Cape Verde really dominate. Eswatini might try to frustrate, defend deep, maybe score from a set play or break, but scoring many seems unlikely from current form. Cape Verde: Strong group stage so far: high in Group D, with wins & draws giving them a good platform. Recent matches include a dramatic 3-3 draw vs Libya, and wins over Cameroon and Mauritius. Eswatini: Poor results in the group so far: not many wins, several losses. Away matches are especially tough: conceded many, scored few.

Two of the last five meetings between these teams in all competitions ended in draws. Six of Eswatini's last eleven fixtures in all competitions ended in draws.

Cape Verde are the better team so they could win this but i like these odds for Eswatini who didn't play too badly in their last visit here, they showed signs of improvement in their most recent match and the fact that Eswatini won't have too much pressure on them in this match, may actually help them.

Cape Verde is coming off a spectacular 3-3 draw with Libya. They have secured four wins and one draw in their last five qualifying matches. Eswatini drew 2-2 against Angola in the previous round. Four of Eswatini's last six official matches have featured over 2.5 goals.

Cape Verde are efficient but not prolific. Eswatini rarely score away. 58% of games finish under. A 1-0 or 2-0 home win is the value lean.