Botswana vs Cape Verde Prediction: The Blue Sharks will avenge their recent defeat here

On Tuesday, Botswana will reach out for a back-to-back win when they host Cape Verde at the Francistown Stadium. After what seemed to be a shocking result from this fixture, where the guests fired twenty-five shots without a goal over the weekend, Cape Verde will be keen to adjust to stand a chance of making it out of the ground. 

Botswana

FIFA Ranking: 147th

Last five matches: LWLLW

Didier Gomes Da Rosa's men secured their first win of the group, stunning Cape Verde on the road. Tumisang Orebonye took his chance, just two minutes into the game, to hand his team the three points. After the goal, Botswana sat back and protected the lead with their lives. 

The Southern African side who have only played in this tournament once, will find it difficult to advance as they sit at the bottom of the log. 

The Zebras have won once and lost twice in the last three group games, scoring once and conceding five. They are ranked 147th in the world according to FIFA and have earned six points from a combined fifteen in all competitions. 

Cape Verde

FIFA Ranking: 65th

Last five games: WLLWL

The Blue Sharks surrendered to their second loss in the group, as they were unlucky against Botswana. They did everything right except putting the ball in the net, as they dominated from start to the end. It was one of the most shocking results of the round, as Botswana scored from the three shots at goal. 

Cape Verde have now lost twice and won once over their last three matches. They presently sit in second place on the log, scoring twice and conceding four goals. 

Cape Verde have proven themselves to be a formidable force to be reckoned with, and their recent defeat at home will propel them to fight for the maximum points on the road. 

Expert Betting Tips

The reserve leg was one of the most shocking results of the round, as Cape Verde fired twenty-five shots without finding the back of the net. Cape Verde were above par but were unlucky against Botswana. 

The hosts will not bother attacking their opponent here as they feel they’ll be pleased with a point at least. So it’s going to be the usual Cape Verde trying to break down their low block. 

We anticipate a positive approach from the guests here, and we are trusting them to win or draw and score less than two goals for 1.72.

We expect both teams to settle for a halftime stalemate here for 1.85

This game might end in a win for the guests for 2.20.

Good luck!