An interesting fixture is on the cards as Malaysia and Cape Verde lock horns in a friendly match at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
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Malaysia vs Cape Verde predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Each of Malaysia's last four matches went below the 2.5-goal line.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in seven of Cape Verde’s last eight games.
- This will be the second friendly between these teams in just under a week.
Correct score prediction: Malaysia 1-1 Cape Verde
Malaysia and Cape Verde met in Kuala Lumpur last week and played out a 1-1 draw. Interestingly, the hosts have seen more than their fair share of stalemates in recent months, with the spoils being shared in four of their last seven matches.
Keeping in mind that there isn't much at stake, we believe that both teams will be on level terms after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Cape Verde are bookies’ favourites
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this encounter, Cape Verde are the expected winners at 1/1 (2.00). Teams with these odds generally have a 50% probability of winning.
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We have also established that both teams have been involved in their fair share of low-scoring games in recent months. On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 19/20 (1.95). That one has a 51.3% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Another stalemate on the cards?
This will be Malaysia's second encounter with Cape Verde. Both teams previously met at Kuala Lumpur Stadium last Thursday in a 1-1 draw.
Malaysia preview: A clean bill of health
Although Malaysia did not lose to Cape Verde last week, coach Peter Cklamovski was not entirely pleased that his side did not win the game, but he will take the many positives, especially finishing the encounter with no injury problems.
Despite their numerous chances, the Malayan Tigers scored from only one of eight shots on target, and they will look to do better this time.
Predicted lineup: Hazmi (GK), Palmero, Shamsul, Haikal, Ting, Faiz, Laine, Davies, Aiman, Halim & Rasid.
International Match 29/05/25
D
Cape Verde Islands
1
Malaysia
1
AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 25/03/25
W
Nepal
0
Malaysia
2
ASEAN Championship 20/12/24
D
Singapore
0
Malaysia
0
ASEAN Championship 14/12/24
L
Thailand
1
Malaysia
0
ASEAN Championship 11/12/24
W
Timor Leste
2
Malaysia
3
Cape Verde preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run.
Head coach Bubista will expect more aggression from his forwards, who did not perform as expected in the first of their two-game series against Malaysia.
Like their opponents, the Blue Sharks had no injury concerns after last week's encounter.
Predicted lineup: Vozinha (GK), Moreira, Lopes, Almeida, L. Cabral, Duarte, A. Tavares, Mendez, J. Cabral, H. Tavares & Timas.
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
W
Angola
1
Cape Verde Islands
2
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 20/03/25
W
Mauritius
0
Cape Verde Islands
1
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 19/11/24
L
Mauritania
1
Cape Verde Islands
0
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 15/11/24
D
Egypt
1
Cape Verde Islands
1
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 15/10/24
L
Botswana
1
Cape Verde Islands
0
Player to watch: Ryan Mendes
Kocaelispor returned to the Turkish Super Lig for the first time in 16 years, thanks in part to Ryan Mendes. Cape Verde's captain has been nothing short of impressive with 12 direct goal involvements in his last eight appearances for club and country. He will be called upon to provide goals when these teams clash on Tuesday.