Cape Verde Islands
Saudi Arabia
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Cape Verde Islands faced Uruguay and managed to secure a 2-2 draw. Despite being the away team, they displayed strong possession with 65%, but ultimately shared the points.
Match statistics (Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands):
Team Overview
Saudi Arabia's most recent World Cup encounter ended in a disappointing 0-4 defeat against Spain. The team struggled significantly, managing only 33% possession and failing to create meaningful chances.
Match statistics (Spain vs Saudi Arabia):
The match between Cape Verde Islands and Saudi Arabia ended in a goalless draw, with both teams unable to find the back of the net despite a spirited contest.
Throughout the match, Cape Verde Islands showcased slightly better possession, holding 51% compared to Saudi Arabia's 49%. However, the home side's offensive efforts were not enough to convert their chances, registering 15 total shots with only 2 on target, while Saudi Arabia managed 7 shots, 3 of which were on goal.
The tactical battle was evident as both teams struggled to break down each other's defenses, leading to a total of 26 fouls in the match. Cape Verde committed 10 fouls, while Saudi Arabia was more aggressive with 16. The physical nature of the game was reflected in the card count, with Cape Verde receiving 1 yellow card and Saudi Arabia accumulating 3.
Substitutions played a crucial role as both coaches sought to inject fresh energy into their squads. However, none of the changes could tip the balance in favor of either team, resulting in a frustrating afternoon for forwards on both sides.
In conclusion, while the match lacked goals, it was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams. Cape Verde Islands will need to refine their finishing, while Saudi Arabia will look to capitalize on their chances in future fixtures.
Cape Verde Islands have shown a mixed form in their last two matches, drawing against Uruguay (2-2) and failing to score against Spain (0-0). They have managed to score a total of 2 goals while conceding 2 in these matches. In contrast, Saudi Arabia's recent form has been poor, suffering a heavy defeat against Spain (0-4) and drawing with Uruguay (1-1), resulting in 1 goal scored and 5 conceded over their last two games.
In terms of statistics, Cape Verde Islands have an average of 1 goal per game over their last 10 matches, while Saudi Arabia has only managed 0.5 goals per game. The expected goals (xG) for Cape Verde in their last match was 1.52, indicating a stronger attacking performance compared to Saudi Arabia's xG of 0.27 in their recent outing. Additionally, Cape Verde had more shots on target (2) compared to Saudi Arabia (3) in their last match, suggesting they were more efficient in their attacking play.
Vozinha
G
S. Moreira
D
R. Lopes
D
D. Borges
D
S. Lopes Cabral
D
K. Lenini
M
R. Mendes
M
T. Arcanjo
M
J. Monteiro
M
G. Rodrigues
M
Benchimol
F
M. Al Owais
G
S. Abdulhamid
D
A. Al Amri
D
A. Lajami
D
H. Tambakti
D
M. Al Harbi
D
M. Al Juwayr
M
A. Al Khaibari
M
N. Al Dawsari
M
S. Al Dawsari
M
F. Al Buraikan
F
