The countdown for the 2026 World Cup is underway, and teams are preparing for the showdown event with exhibition games. As part of the FIFA Series friendly tournament, Chile and Cape Verde meet in their Group 2 opener. Finland and New Zealand are the two other teams in the group.
Chile endured a miserable World Cup qualifying campaign, finishing 10th after just two wins from 18 qualifiers. In stark contrast, Cape Verde made history, sealing a spot at the World Cup for the first time ever after finishing first.
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Chile vs Cape Verde key stats
- Chile are unbeaten in four successive matches (W3, D1).
- The two teams have never met before in any competition.
- Cape Verde went undefeated in nine of their 10 World Cup qualifiers.
Chile vs Cape Verde preview: La Roja to overshadow Blue Sharks
| Chile | vs | Cape Verde |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | Position | 1st |
| 11 | Points | 23 |
| 9 | Goals For | 16 |
| 27 | Goals Against | 8 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 6 |
| 9th | Home Rank | 2nd |
| 10th | Away Rank | 1st |
*Figures accurate at the time of publishing.
Chile were favourites before the start of the South American campaign to qualify for the World Cup. However, as fate had it, they finished bottom of the table – one point behind Peru – after 11 defeats in 18 qualifiers.
Chile, thus, missed out on a first World Cup appearance since 2014, when they made it to the round of 16.
Chile are winless in six straight competitive games.
Following the qualifying campaign, they picked up pace, winning each of their last three international friendlies. They beat Peru 2-1 twice in that span, with Russia tasting a 2-0 loss in between.
Nicolas Cordova is expected to have a full-strength squad at his disposal, leaving no room for error as they look to go unbeaten in five.
Quite the opposite has happened with Cape Verde after their outstanding qualifying campaign. They met Iran and Egypt in consecutive friendlies, eventually losing both on penalties.
Cape Verde are on a seven-match unbeaten streak competitively.
In their qualification, the Creoles left behind Cameroon and Libya to claim top spot with 23 points – four more than the former.
Pedro Brito’s side are in the race against time to get into proper shape, before walking onto the biggest stage of them all.
Jamiro Monteiro is the only player missing for Bubista and co.
Chile vs Cape Verde form guide & betting tips
| Chile | vs | Cape Verde |
|---|---|---|
| D-L-L-L-D | Form | W-D-W-W-W |
| 2 | Points | 13 |
| 10th | Form Table | 1st |
| 0 | Goals For | 11 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 4 |
Whispers Predicts: Chile 2-1 Cape Verde
Two of Chile’s last three wins saw Over 2.5 total goals scored. At 4/5, this represents a value bet for the probable outcome.
Furthermore, two sides are well capable of netting in the strikes when it matters the most – making BTTS – Yes at 87/100 a valuable bet as well.
A Draw No Bet scenario in normal time gives Chile a 85.4% chance of winning at 1.17. At the same time, Cape Verde carry bountiful returns as outright winners at 17/5.
Chile have started their last three matches poorly, before recovering in the second period. Five of their last six goals have come after the break – making Chile to win second-half at 2.00 a very likely outcome.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 4/5 | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS - Yes at 87/100 | Likelihood: Very Likely
> Draw No Bet - Chile to win at 17/100 | Likelihood: Probable
> Draw No Bet - Cape Verde to win at 17/5 | Likelihood: Unlikely
> Chile to win second half at 1/1 | Likelihood: Possbile