Probable Lineups

4-3-3
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(8) 5 Goals 6 (7)
(3) 2 Assists 4 (4)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
29.5 Average Age 29.5
181 Average Height (cm) 177.6
(1.3) 1.3 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)
(48%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 45% (44%)
(1) 0.9 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.6)
(2.1) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage.

Team News

Cape Verde
South Africa
  • Cape Verde should go again with same starting XI that progressed past Mauritania in the round of 16.
  • South Africa have no injury or suspension issues and should go with their strongest XI.

Prediction

  • A late penalty from captain Ryan Mendes ensured Cape Verde would reach the quarter-final stage of an Africa Cup of Nations for the second time in their four-tournament history.
  • The Blue Sharks have won three of their four matches at this year's tournament.
  • South Africa, meanwhile, pulled off the shock of the round when they knocked out competition favourites Morocco, with a 2-0 win.
  • Cape Verde have won the last two competitive meetings between these sides, both by a scoreline of 2-1. However, the most recent of those meetings was seven years ago.
  • This one could really go either way, with both sides likely to be up for the occasion.
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User Predictions

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  • 2-1 Bebe

  • Ryan Mendes To Score Anytime +400

  • @KingKeno Bust

  • IGNORE THAT Go for Cape Verde DNB @ 1.85 Odds

  • Cape Verde Win.

  • It's a battle of a similar nations, both with no superstars and very unknown. It will be extremely close and may even go to extra time. South Africa hasn't gone beyond the last 8 for 20 years and this is a greatest chance to do just that.. Cape Verde 0-1 South Africa