WC26 Matchday
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Cabo Verde
Pedro Leitao Brito (Bubista) · FIFA #69 · 71 rating
★ World Cup debut
Group Stage
AI prediction 1 – 1
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NRG Stadium · Houston · 68k
2026-06-26
KSA
Saudi Arabia
Georgios Donis · FIFA #61 · 72 rating
Best · Round of 16

Projected XIs 4-3-3 vs 4-3-3

Cabo VerdeSaudi Arabia
Cabo Verde 1–1 Saudi Arabia
Expected goals 1.1 – 1.2 · projected scoreline

Saudi Arabia's attack (rated 79) narrowly outguns Cabo Verde's defence (75), so the model makes them 39% favourites, in a game that should stay competitive. Projected 1–1.

33%
28%
39%
Cabo Verde win Draw Saudi Arabia win
Saudi Arabia favoured · even matchup. AI model — each attack vs the other’s defence (squad ratings, club & international goals, assists, goalkeeping), Poisson scoreline.