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·21 June 2026

Predictions, line-ups and more on Uruguay v Cape Verde

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What are the expectations for Uruguay vs Cape Verde in the World Cup?


The World Cup is going full steam ahead, and this Sunday (21), the Group H teams take the field. The second-to-last match of the day is Uruguay vs Cape Verde, with kickoff starting at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) in Miami, United States.

What is the prediction for Uruguay vs Cape Verde?

Currently, according to Artificial Intelligence, the main prediction for the Uruguay vs Cape Verde match is a win for the Uruguay national team in a low-scoring game (generally under 2.5 or 3.5 goals). In the meantime, the expectation of a tight scoreline is due to Cape Verde’s defensive organization, while Celeste’s need for a win ends up weighing in favor of its technical superiority.


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Needing a win to improve their chances of qualification, Uruguay comes in as the favorite against Cape Verde. Therefore, EsportivaBet is offering 1.41 odds for a Uruguayan victory in the match. In addition, there are also 1.55 odds for at least one of the teams not to score in the game.

Finally, for those opting for the upset, EsportivaBet is offering 9.50 odds for a Cape Verde win over the Uruguay national team. In other words, in the event of an upset, the return is almost 10 times higher. Example: R$ 10 becomes R$ 95.

Which Uruguay players stand out?

Uruguay’s main player is Federico Valverde of Real Madrid (ESP). He is considered one of the most complete midfielders in the world, known for his physical strength, refined technique, vision, and powerful long-range shots.

In addition, Ronald Araújo of Barcelona (ESP) is the defensive pillar of the Uruguay national team. He stands out for his speed, physical presence, and excellent aerial play. It is worth noting that Uruguay still cannot count on Arrascaeta, the No. 10. The Flamengo captain is recovering from a calf injury.

Which Cape Verde players stand out?

Currently, Cape Verde’s biggest standout is goalkeeper Vozinha. That is because the shot-stopper was the team’s main highlight in its World Cup debut. After a great performance against Spain, the player surpassed the mark of 10 million followers on social media.

What are the lineups for Uruguay vs Cape Verde?

Uruguay lineup

Muslera; Sebastián Cáceres, Guillermo Varela and Mathias Olivera; Manuel Ugarte, Rodrigo Bentacur, Federico Valverde, Agustín Canobbio, Maxi Araújo and Juan Sanabria; Federico Viñas. Coach: Marcelo Bielsa.

Cape Verde lineup

Vozinha; Diney Borges, Pico Lopes, Sidny Cabral and Steven Moreira; Kevin Pina, Jamiro Monteiro, Garry Rodrigues and Telmo Arcanjo; Gilson Benchimol and Ryan Mendes. Coach: Bubista.

Where to watch Uruguay vs Cape Verde?

In short, the match between Uruguay and Cape Verde, valid for the second round of the World Cup group stage, will be broadcast by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV, as well as SBT. In addition, SporTV on subscription TV, NSports via streaming, and Cazé TV on YouTube will also show the match.

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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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