Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Preview
Welcome to our Mauritius vs Cape Verde Islands prediction for the World Cup Qualification Africa Group D match, kicking off at 17:00 GMT on September 4, 2025, at the Cote d'Or National Sports Complex. If you’re looking for a clear, story-driven preview with betting odds, recent form, and expert tips, you’re in the right place. Let’s break down the head to head, squad news, and sports betting angles for this intriguing fixture.
Cape Verde Islands arrive in Port Louis with history in their sights. Sitting atop Group D with 13 points from six matches, the Blue Sharks are dreaming of their first-ever World Cup finals. Mauritius, meanwhile, are hoping to shake off a tough campaign and improve their standing, currently fifth with four points. The stakes are high for both sides, but the visitors clearly have more to lose—and more to gain.
Now, let’s get to the heart of our Mauritius vs Cape Verde Islands prediction: the sports betting odds, expert tips, and final score forecast.
The numbers paint a clear picture. Cape Verde Islands are favorites for a reason: their squad value dwarfs Mauritius, their form is excellent, and they’ve never lost to the hosts in World Cup qualifying. The low-scoring trend in their head to head history, combined with Mauritius’s defensive tactics and Cape Verde’s methodical approach, makes the NG tip (at least one team will not score) and under 2.5 goals both logical and appealing for sports betting fans.
Mauritius’s recent 0-0 draw away to South Africa was a testament to their defensive grit, but scoring remains a challenge. Cape Verde’s 2-2 draw with Egypt showed they can mix it with the best, but also that they sometimes struggle to break down deep defenses—expect them to be patient and disciplined here.
In summary, our Mauritius vs Cape Verde Islands prediction is a narrow 1-0 win for the visitors. Expect a disciplined, tactical contest with few clear chances—unless someone forgets to lock the goalposts. For those seeking value in sports betting, the away win and under 2.5 goals look like your best friends here.
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NG -200
At least one team is not expected to score with odds of -2002 -172
Cape V is expected to win with odds of -172Under 2.5 -189
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -200
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U3.5 -233
Away win/draw and under 3.5 goals
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World - World Cup - Qualification Africa| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
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| 1 |
Cape Verde | 10 | 16-8 | 23 |
| 2 |
Cameroon | 10 | 17-5 | 19 |
| 3 |
Libya | 10 | 12-10 | 16 |
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Angola | 10 | 9-8 | 12 |
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Mauritius | 10 | 7-17 | 6 |
| 6 |
Eswatini | 10 | 6-19 | 3 |
