Cape Verde vs Libya Prediction: Hosts will take maximum points

Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde will host the World Cup qualifying game between Cape Verde and Libya. Let's preview this game and make a prediction.

Cape Verde's last game in this qualifier was against Cameroon, and they were defeated 4-1. In that game, Jamiro Monteiro's lone strike was the only consolation Cape Verde got in that game. In the meantime, a look at this team's last five games shows they defeated Mauritania, Guyana and Equatorial Guinea. However, they lost on penalties to South Africa in the AFCON. In Group D standings of this World Cup qualifier, Cape Verde are seated 4th in the standings with four points.

Libya are on a run of strong performances, and in this game, they will look to keep things running. In their last game, Libya played Mauritius, and they secured a 2-1 win at home. In that game, Faisal Al Badri and Ahmed Ekrawa both netted for Libya, giving them a second spot in the World Cup qualifier Group D standings. Heading into this game, Libya have won eight of their last 13 matches, while the other encounters ended in draws. 

Libya will be a tough side for Cape Verde here, even on the road. The visiting Libya have consistently shown they are tough to beat and have picked up more points from their last matches. While we saw Cape Verde pull off strong performances in the concluding AFCON tournament, it is tough to belittle them, and at home, I expect them to get a win in a game where we could expect many goals.