Introduction
Group B’s dark horses are gearing up for a faceoff at Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium, drawing inspiration from their outstanding results in their opening fixtures. Cape Verde recorded a surprising victory against Ghana, while Mozambique held Egypt to a 2-2 draw.
Mozambique has not tasted victory in their last 13 AFCON games. Can they do it against a resilient Cape Verde? Let’s find out.
About the game
In the first round of fixtures, Cape Verde secured a thrilling 2-1 victory against Ghana, marking only their third-ever win in AFCON history. Dominating with 15 shots, they showcased a spirited offensive display. Jamiro Monteiro’s early lead and Garry Rodrigues’ stoppage-time goal fueled their deserved triumph against the Black Stars.
Cape Verde has maintained an undefeated streak in their three encounters with Mozambique, securing two wins and a draw. These matches came in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Islanders clinched their third-ever victory at the tournament in their victory against Ghana. Remarkably, they have never secured back-to-back wins at the AFCON.
On the other hand, Mozambique, narrowly missing a win against Egypt, settled for a 2-2 draw. Egypt was able to salvage a point through Mohamed Salah’s late penalty. Although Mozambique has struggled defensively in AFCON, conceding 28 goals in 13 games, their steadfast defense against Egypt provides hope. As they seek their first AFCON victory, Mozambique faces a challenge against Cape Verde, aiming to capitalize on their defensive improvements and potentially secure a crucial win. The match promises to be pivotal for these underdog teams in Group B.
The Best Betting Odds for Cape Verde vs Mozambique
| Markets | Odds | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde win |
2.17 
|
2.12 
|
2.15 
|
2.115 
|
2.16 
|
|
| Draw |
2.90
|
3.00
|
3.05
|
2.936
|
2.94
|
|
| Mozambique win |
3.95
|
4.05
|
4.00
|
4.02
|
4.025
|
|
| Home Over 0.5 |
1.36
|
1.34
|
1.34
|
1.34
|
1.34
|
|
| Home Over 0.5 |
1.36
|
1.34
|
1.34
|
1.34
|
1.34
|
|
| Home Over 0.5 |
1.36
|
1.34
|
1.34
|
1.34
|
1.34
|
|
Conclusion
Cape Verde will target their second tournament victory in this contest, guaranteeing their safe passage to the knockouts. Mozambique will also prioritize a win, which will put them in pole position for qualifications.
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