Our football betting expert brings you their Cape Verde vs Mauritania predictions as these sides meet in the African Cup of Nations knockout stage. Cape Verde surprised everyone when they topped Group B ahead of Egypt and Ghana. They’re aiming to keep this going against a Mauritania side that finished 3rd in Group D.
Cape Verde vs Mauritania Predictions & Tips
- Cape Verde to win @ 2.00 Bet9ja
- GG @ 2.29 Bet9ja
- Cape Verde to win & GG @ 5.50
- 1st half result – draw @ 1.82 Bet9ja
- 2nd half- over 2.5 goals @ 7.50 Bet9ja
- 2nd half – highest scoring half @ 2.24 Bet9ja
- Bebe to score anytime
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Unbeaten Cape Verde Flying High
The first of our Cape Verde vs Mauritania predictions is for Bubista’s side to emerge victorious. We can back them to win at odds of 2.00 on Bet9ja’s 1×2 market.
Cape Verde were one of the surprise packages of the group stages. Their last-gasp victory over Ghana propelled them to top the group. They finished four points ahead of Egypt as they reached the knockout stages at a canter.
Mauritania qualified for the last 16 as one of the best third-placed teams. They finished on three points with a goal difference of -1. They also faced weaker opposition than Cape Verde, so I’m expecting them to come unstuck in this one.
Bet 1: Cape Verde to win @ 2.00 bet9ja
Attacks to Come Out on Top
The second of our predictions for this match is for both teams to score. This bet is available at 2.29 on Bet9ja’s GG market.
Mauritania picked up all three of their points in the group stages in a dramatic win over Algeria. The decisive goal was scored in the 37th minute, and they had to soak up a lot of pressure to secure the win. That was their first clean sheet of the tournament, and there was an element of good fortune with Algeria missing several good chances.
Cape Verde notched up seven goals in their three group matches, and both teams scored in two of them. Their only clean sheet came against Mozambique, and they afforded the Chiquinho Conda’s men some good chances to score.
Although there have been no recent head-to-heads between these sides, the recent stats suggest we should see goals. That’s why we’re backing GG at this generous odds-against price.
Bet 2: GG @ 2.29 Bet9ja
Momentum Key for Cape Verde
The next of our tips combines the previous two markets. We can back Cape Verde to win and both teams to score in the match via Bet9ja’s combined markers at odds of 5.50.
Bubista’s team are flying high. They were able to snatch a draw with a 99th-minute equaliser against Egypt. Cape Verde also conquered Ghana in the group stage, so confidence is high heading into the knockout stages. As Cape Verde have kept just three clean sheets in their last 10 matches, they are expected to aim for a couple of goals here.
Mauritania had never won an AFCON fixture before the win over Algeria. Their much-fancied opponents only needed a point, but the underdogs delivered a performance of a lifetime. It seems unlikely they will deliver a performance of that calibre again.
Bet 3: Cape Verde to win & GG @ 5.50
All Square at the Break
The pressure cranks up a notch in the knockout stages of a major tournament, and this match will be no different.
Neither of these sides is expected to pull up any trees and make it to the final. Still, this is a golden opportunity for them to reach the deep end of the AFCON. The lack of experience should mean we’ll see a cagey start, so I’m backing the scores to be level at the break at odds of 1.82.
Two of Mauritania’s group matches were level at half-time. They showed just how resolutely they can defend when beating Algeria. They won’t want to surrender an early lead to the favourites here. Expect a bulk of goals to come in the second half.
Bet 4: 1st half result – draw @ 1.82 Bet9ja
