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The Central African Republic and Cape Verde are drawn in Group C of CAF World Cup Qualifiers. The two teams clash in the first round of group fixtures on 1st September 2021. Find out more in this match preview by Football Ground Guide.
The Best Three Predictions for the Central African Republic vs Cape Verde
Our match predictions contain no bias and are researched using the latest team stats, news and information. The following are the best free predictions for this fixture:
Prediction 1
- Both teams to score
- No
- Odds not yet available
Prediction 2
- Total goals
- Under 2.5
- Odds not yet available
Prediction 3
- Match result
- Cape Verde to win
- Odds not yet available
Note: The odds from William Change are correct at the time of writing and may change before kick-off.
Contents
Both teams to score: No
These teams are meeting for the first time and so, we expect a tense fixture where both teams will struggle to find the net. Despite a poor run of form for the hosts after recording 1D and 5L in the last six matches, a chance to qualify for the 2022 World Cup is not something to waste, especially at home.
Few goals at full-time
We are also tipping few goals at full-time in this fixture. At this stage in CAF World Cup 2022 qualifiers, every team has a chance of making the next rounds. Cape Verde is traditionally a tough opponent but we don't think they will find it easy away from home, especially in the first Group C qualifier match.
Away victory
We are giving Cape Verde a narrow edge in this match. The visitors have a better record of 3W, 2D and 1L in the last six matches than 1D and 5L for the hosts. While this will be the first encounter with the Central African Republic, an away win looks plausible in this fixture.
Game Preview: The Central African Republic and Cape Verde Clash for the First Time
These teams will lock horns for the first time, a fixture that is already generating a lot of excitement across Africa. The big question is which team will emerge as Group C leaders among Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Liberia and Nigeria? Read more about this match in our game preview below.
The central African Republic
Central African Republic is ranked 123rd by FIFA. The hosts are drawn alongside Nigeria, Cape Verde and Liberia in Group C of CAF World Cup 2022 qualifiers. The hosting coach is Francois Zahoui, an Ivorian tactician who took over the Central African Republic national team in September 2019. However, the reign of the Ivorian has been dominated by a poor run of results, having registered an average of 0.78 points in 9 games since taking over. Zahoui previously managed Niger's national team before switching to the Central African Republic.
Cape Verde
With a better run of form than the hosts, Cape Verde hopes they can bag their first victory in the first Group C match. A win for the visitors could vitally push them to do even better in the next World Cup qualifier fixtures. The visitors are 77th on FIFA rankings, making them one of the best teams in Africa. Cape Verde's entourage to the Central African Republic will be led by head coach, Bubista. Bubista has seen out seven games, during which he has averaged 1.57 points.
Central African Republic vs Cape Verde: the Latest Team Stats and Handpicked Odds
The Form of both teams in the last five games is as follows:
Frequently Asked Questions
Have these teams encountered each other before?
There is no record of a previous meeting between the Central Africa Republic and Cape Verde.
What is the nickname for Cape Verde’s national soccer team?
Blue Sharks
Where is the venue for this fixture?
Stade de la Reunification
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