Cabo Verde vs Egypt Preview – Match Preview
Cabo Verde could not reach the final of the Al Ain International Cup after losing to Iran on penalties in Friday’s semi-final.
The match ended 0-0 after 90 minutes at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, and Iran won the shootout 5-4.
The Blue Sharks have had a very strong year. They finished on top of their World Cup qualifying group and earned their first-ever place at next summer’s World Cup.
Under coach Bubista, Cabo Verde have become a very difficult team to beat. They won six matches and stayed unbeaten in all ten games they played this year.
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Egypt are coming back into action after a disappointing loss to Uzbekistan in their semi-final on Friday.
Oston Urunov scored two goals in the first half to give the White Wolves a big win.
Before this defeat, Hossam Hassan’s Egyptian team had been in great form for the last 12 months, staying unbeaten in eight matches.
The Pharaohs also qualified for the FIFA World Cup after topping Group A in the qualifiers. They finished five points ahead of Burkina Faso.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Cabo Verde vs Egypt |
| Competition | 2025 Al Ain International Cup |
| Date (Today) | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Kick-off | 09:30 PM IST (18:00 CET) |
| Venue | Hazza bin Zayed Stadium |
| City | Al Ain, UAE |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Cabo Verde Win | Egypt Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Cabo Verde vs Egypt – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2024 | Cape Verde | 2-2 | Egypt | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations |
| 06 Sep 2024 | Egypt | 3-0 | Cape Verde | 2025 AFCON Qualifiers |
| 15 Nov 2024 | Cape Verde | 1-1 | Egypt | 2025 AFCON Qualifiers |
Cabo Verde – last 5 Matches
| Team | Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | 13 Oct 2025 | Eswatini | 3 – 0 | WC Qualifying – CAF |
| Cabo Verde | 08 Oct 2025 | Libya | 3 – 3 | WC Qualifying – CAF |
| Cabo Verde | 09 Sept 2025 | Cameroon | 1 – 0 | WC Qualifying – CAF |
| Cabo Verde | 25 Mar 2025 | Angola | 2 – 1 | WC Qualifying – CAF |
| Cabo Verde | 20 Mar 2025 | Mauritius | 1 – 0 | WC Qualifying – CAF |
Egypt – last 5 Matches
| Team | Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 14 Nov 2025 | Uzbekistan | 0 – 2 (Loss) | Al Ain International Cup |
| Egypt | 12 Oct 2025 | Guinea-Bissau | 1 – 0 (Win) | WC Qualifying – CAF |
| Egypt | 08 Oct 2025 | Djibouti | 3 – 0 (Win) | WC Qualifying – CAF |
| Egypt | 09 Sept 2025 | Burkina Faso | 0 – 0 (Draw) | WC Qualifying – CAF |
| Egypt | 05 Sept 2025 | Ethiopia | 2 – 0 (Win) | WC Qualifying – CAF |
Cabo Verde vs Egypt Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Diff | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | – | 5 | 3-2-0 | 10 | 4 | +6 | W-D-W-D-W |
| Egypt | – | 5 | 3-1-1 | 6 | 2 | +4 | W-D-W-W-L |
Cabo Verde vs Egypt: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | Strong defensive shape, fast counter-attacks, well-organised midfield, dangerous on set-pieces, physically strong squad | Weak in ball possession, finishing inconsistency, trouble against high pressing, late-game concentration drops, limited creativity against compact defenses |
| Egypt | Solid defensive discipline, high individual quality, quick wing transitions, good game control, experience in pressure situations | Over-reliance on key attackers, vulnerability with high defensive line, midfield lacks pace, difficulty breaking deep blocks, spaces left during overlaps |
Cabo Verde vs Egypt Team News & Lineup
Cabo Verde (4-2-3-1):
Team news:
Coach Bubista has all 26 players available for the third-place match in the Al Ain International Cup on Monday. Experienced forward Ryan Mendes is also expected to play and earn his 92nd cap for the national team.
Egypt (4-3-3):
Team news:
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Cabo Verde vs Egypt Match Prediction
This match will probably be quiet at the Al Ain International Cup. I think there will be less than 2.5 goals, and Cape Verde should at least get a draw.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Draw & BTTS: No | Both teams are defensively disciplined and generally play cautious football. A low-scoring draw looks likely. | ★★★☆☆ |
| Clean Sheet | Cabo Verde clean sheet – Yes | Cabo Verde defend well and Egypt struggled to create chances in their last match. | ★★★☆☆ |
| HT/FT | Draw / Draw | Both sides usually start slow and don’t commit too many players forward early. | ★★★☆☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Under 2.5 | Both teams play low-tempo football with fewer goal-scoring chances. | ★★★★☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | 1-1 Draw | Very tight match expected with both sides cancelling each other out. | ★★☆☆☆ |
