Group H · Matchday 2

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Scheduled
Cape Verde
:
Uruguay

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Match-outcome probability

  • Cape Verde win
    6.7%
  • Draw
    23.2%
  • Uruguay win
    70.1%

Analysis

The model rates Uruguay as clear favourites at 70.1%, with Cape Verde at 6.7% and the draw at 23.2%. The Elo gap is substantial at 343 points in Uruguay's favour, reflecting a clear strength differential in recent form. In Group H, Uruguay are expected to advance (93.9%) while Cape Verde face a tighter path (25.7%) — this result could be decisive for Cape Verde's campaign.

Tactical matchup

Cape Verde (high press) meet Uruguay (balanced) — contrasting tactical identities that should shape the contest.

Key battlegrounds

Cape Verde must sustain their pressing intensity to force turnovers in advanced positions. The individual battle features Nuno da Costa (P(scores) 5.5%) against Darwin Núñez (5.5%) — their impact could prove decisive. Uruguay play a more direct game while Cape Verde build more patiently — the tempo battle will shape whether this is an end-to-end contest or a methodical arm-wrestle.

Situational factors

Cape Verde's Bubista (6.4 years in post) brings significantly more tenure than Marcelo Bielsa (3.4 years) — squad cohesion and tactical familiarity may differ accordingly.

Match storyline

At 6.7%, a Cape Verde result would qualify as a genuine upset — the kind of group-stage surprise every World Cup produces.

Key numbers

6.7% / 23.2% / 70.1%H / D / ACalibrated ensemble probability
-343Elo differentialCape Verde 1549 vs Uruguay 1892
0.44 – 1.71Expected goals (H – A)Dixon-Coles per-team rates
0-1 (19.5%)Modal scorelineMost likely exact full-time result
29.5%Both teams scoreP(both sides find the net)
5.5%P(goal) — Nuno da CostaHighest anytime-scorer probability in fixture

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Match conditions
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Group H · Matchday 2

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