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Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia Confirmed Lineups
Competition | World Cup |
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Match Date | Saturday 27 June 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 01:00 UK time |
Venue | Houston Stadium |
The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia have been confirmed.
Cabo Verde Starting XI
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI: Vozinha; João Paulo, Pico Lopes, Diney Borges, Wagner Pina; Kevin Pina; Ryan Mendes, Jamiro Monteiro, Deroy Duarte, Willy Semedo; Dailon Livramento.
Substitutes: Laros Duarte, Márcio Rosa, Stopira, Jovane Cabral, Gilson Benchimol, Yannick Semedo, Garry Rodrigues, Steven Moreira, CJ dos Santos, Hélio Varela, Logan Costa, Nuno da Costa, Kelvin Pires.
Saudi Arabia Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Mohammed Al Owais; Saud Abdulhamid, Abdulelah Al Amri, Hassan Al Tambakti, Nawaf Bu Washl; Sultan Mandash, Abdullah Al Khaibari, Nasser Al Dawsari, Salem Al Dawsari; Mohamed Kanno, Feras Al Brikan.
Substitutes: Ali Majrashi, Khalid Al Ghannam, Abdullah Al Hamddan, Nawaf Al Aqidi, Moteb Al Harbi, Aiman Yahya, Ziyad Al Johani, Mohammed Abu Al Shamat, Jehad Thikri, Saleh Al Shehri, Alaa Al Hejji, Musab Al Juwayr, Ahmed Al Kassar, Hassan Kadish, Ali Lajami.
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia Immediate Reaction
Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde are set up in a 4-1-4-1 formation for this fixture, with Vozinha starting in goal behind a defense featuring Pico Lopes and Diney Borges. Kevin Pina will look to protect the back four as the defensive anchor, while Ryan Mendes, Jamiro Monteiro, Deroy Duarte, and Willy Semedo operate behind lone striker Dailon Livramento.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia have selected a traditional 4-4-2 setup, starting with Mohammed Al Owais in goal behind center-backs Abdulelah Al Amri and Hassan Al Tambakti. In midfield, Abdullah Al Khaibari and Nasser Al Dawsari occupy the central positions, with Sultan Mandash and Salem Al Dawsari on the wings supporting a strike duo of Mohamed Kanno and Feras Al Brikan.
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia Reactive Bet Builder
Our suggested bet builder for this World Cup encounter consists of three selections. The legs include Cabo Verde to win the match, Gilson Benchimol to score anytime, and both teams to score.
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Following the announcement of the starting lineups, Cabo Verde's balanced 4-1-4-1 system may provide them with the necessary control in midfield to dictate play. Saudi Arabia's 4-4-2 lineup offers plenty of attacking options, but they could find themselves outnumbered in the middle of the pitch. Our predictive model suggests a tight and competitive match with a narrow advantage for the home side.
Score Prediction: Cabo Verde 2-1 Saudi Arabia
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