Cabo Verde vs Guinea Prediction 28 August 2026
🏀 Cape Verde host Guinea in a World Cup qualifier on their home court. The hosts sit at the bottom of Group E and are eager to climb the standings after a string of disappointing results, while the visitors currently occupy fourth place. Both sides have their own ambitions: Cape Verde are looking to snap their inconsistent run and deliver a solid performance in front of their fans, while Guinea aim to reinforce their status as favorites in this clash.
Head-to-Head
📊So far, teams Cape Verde and Guinea have had two official encounters, with the most recent one taking place on 24 February 2023. The match was held at the venue of Cape Verde and ended with a score of 78:70.
Head-to-head statistics Cabo Verde - Guinea
Cape Verde Team Overview
Cape Verde have struggled throughout the current World Cup qualifying campaign, recording three wins and four losses in their last seven outings - a testament to their inconsistency. Their most recent fixture also ended in defeat. On average, Cape Verde score 76.4 points per game while conceding 78.7, highlighting their preference for an open style of play but also exposing defensive vulnerabilities. At home, the team consistently showcases its offensive capabilities averaging more points than their upcoming opponent - and this trend is underlined by a nine-game home streak in which they've scored over 70.5 points every time.
Match Results: Cape Verde
Guinea Team Overview
Guinea have shown slightly more consistent form, recording four wins and three losses in their last seven World Cup qualifying games. However, Thursday’s clash with South Sudan ended in disappointment. Their ten-game stretch - five wins and five defeats - highlights a team that has neither enjoyed a sustained winning run nor suffered through a prolonged slump. Offensively, Guinea are less prolific, averaging just 72.2 points per game, but they make up for it with a much tighter defense, conceding only 66.7 points per contest this season compared to the hosts’ figure of over 78.
Match Results: Guinea
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 2;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors on the road - 1;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 34.5;
- Today's home team averages 17, while the visitors average 17.5.
First Quarter Stats: Cape Verde (home) vs Guinea (away)
- Tournament matches played: 3 vs 3;
- Number of wins: 1 (33.33%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of losses: 2 (66.67%) vs 2 (66.67%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (33.33%).
- Average points scored: 23 vs 15;
- Average points conceded: 22.67 vs 19.33.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 6 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 2;
- Average first quarter total: 37.8 (scored - 18.9, conceded - 18.9) vs 35.3 (scored - 17.8, conceded - 17.5).
- Cape Verde scored over 14.5 points in the 1st quarter in 9 of last 10 games.
- Cape Verde scored over 14.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 6 games (FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers).
- Cape Verde scored over 14.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 5 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 71.5, for the away team - 59;
- average total points in H2H matches - 130.5.
Statistics: Cape Verde vs Guinea
- average total in the tournament: 161.67 vs 139;
- average total points scored: 79.83 vs 72.29;
- average total points conceded: 81.83 vs 66.71;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 37.67 vs 35.29;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 42.17 vs 37;
- Cape Verde: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 83;
- Guinea: average total points scored away in the tournament - 70.33;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 80.2 (home - 82) vs 72.4 (away - 70.33).
- Cape Verde have scored over 70.5 points in last 9 home games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 2;
- Home team wins - 2, away team wins - 0.
- Cape Verde won with a +10.5 points handicap in 13 of last 14 home games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match is set to be played at a high tempo, with Cape Verde’s attacking approach and willingness to trade blows at home promising plenty of action. Backed by their home crowd, Cape Verde have scored at least 70 points in each of their last nine games on their own court. While the visitors’ defensive stats are average, this contest is likely to be defined by offense on both ends: the hosts tend to make up for defensive lapses with quick, aggressive play - even against cautious opponents like Guinea. Our team backs the bet on Cape Verde individual total over 66.5 points.
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Betting Tips: Cape Verde - Guinea
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