Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands: match statistics
Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Argentina played against Cape Verde Islands in World Cup (International). The game was played on July 3, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Argentina has 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Cape Verde Islands has 0 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Argentina scores 2.67 goals per game and allows 0.33. Cape Verde Islands scores 0.67 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.92 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Argentina's games and 33% of Cape Verde Islands's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 33%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Argentina has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.04 per game. Argentina takes 11.3 shots per game, while Cape Verde Islands takes 11.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Argentina leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Cape Verde Islands leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Argentina's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Cape Verde Islands, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
World Cup games average 2.92 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Typ 1X2 after 90 minutes: 1. Argentina has patience, experience and tempo control, exactly the qualities needed against the low block Cape Verde Islands. Cape Verde Islands is well organized and can keep a low score for a long time, but offensively it has too few regular solutions. Argentina is most likely to advance without a high score. Our prediction is 66% for Argentina, 23% for draw and 11% for Cape Verde Islands. Most likely exact score: 2-0. Promotion: Argentina (81% vs 19%). Status: BET
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Typ BTTS: no. Argentina has patience, experience and tempo control, which are exactly the qualities needed against the low block Cape Verde Islands. Cape Verde Islands is well organized and can keep a low score for a long time, but offensively it has too few regular solutions. Argentina is most likely to advance without a high score. Control of one side and the limited volume of underdog situations are more important here, so it is more likely that at least one team will finish the match without a goal. The model gives 30% on BTTS Yes and 70% on BTTS No, with expected goals Argentina 1.90, Cape Verde Islands 0.45. Status: BET
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Typ: under 2.5. Argentina has patience, experience and tempo control, which are exactly the qualities needed against the low block Cape Verde Islands. Cape Verde Islands is well organized and can keep a low score for a long time, but offensively it has too few regular solutions. Argentina is most likely to advance without a high score. The gate model gives 42% for Over 2.5 and 58% for Under 2.5. xG: Argentina 1.90, Cape Verde Islands 0.45, total 2.35. Most likely result: 2-0. Line 2.5 separates a controlled match from an open match. In this pair, the underlying score and the need for caution after conceding a goal for the first time are more important than the teams' branding itself. Status: SMALL BET
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Typ HT/FT: 1/1. Argentina has patience, experience and tempo control, which are exactly the qualities needed against the low block Cape Verde Islands. Cape Verde Islands is well organized and can keep a low score for a long time, but offensively it has too few regular solutions. Argentina is most likely to advance without a high score. The host has the best chance to take the lead and maintain the advantage thanks to rhythm control and better quality in key sectors. The highest model paths were 1/1 41%, X/1 23% and X/X 17%. The HT/FT spread is calibrated to our 1X2 66%–23%–11% and does not use odds. Status: BET
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Argentina | Cape Verde Islands | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 21% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.09 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.53 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Argentina is 200% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Argentina · 1 pts / game - Cape Verde Islands
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Argentina is 299% better for: goals scored per game.
2.67 goals / game - Argentina · 0.67 goals / game - Cape Verde Islands
Argentina is 103% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.33 goals / game - Argentina · 0.67 goals / game - Cape Verde Islands
Argentina scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Cape Verde Islands keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 meczów).
Cape Verde Islands scores in 33% of games (1 of 3 meczów), while Argentina keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Argentina
Over / Under - Cape Verde Islands
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Argentina is 348% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / game - Argentina · 0.67 pts / game - Cape Verde Islands
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Argentina - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cape Verde Islands - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 67% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.67 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 33% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 100% |
| No goal | 67% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Argentina
Cape Verde Islands
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (World Cup).
Teams vs league
| Argentina | Liga | Cape Verde Islands | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.00 | 2.92 | ▼ 1.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 55% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 55% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 27% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 72% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 80% | ▼ 33% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?
The World Cup match finished Argentina 3:2 Cape Verde Islands. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?
Argentina score 2.67 goals per game on average and Cape Verde Islands 0.67. The World Cup average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Argentina's matches and 33% of Cape Verde Islands's.
What form are Argentina and Cape Verde Islands in?
Over the last 5 games Argentina have a 3-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Cape Verde Islands 0-3-0 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?
The statistical background for Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.