Cabo Verde vs Liberia prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
On November 13, 2026, national teams Cabo Verde and Liberia will meet in the third round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The hosts will be eager to finally give their fans something to cheer about.
Cabo Verde vs Liberia: team news and expert analysis
Cabo Verde were the surprise package at their first-ever World Cup: they drew all three group-stage matches and their playoff against Argentina, only to lose to the world runners-up in extra time. But they disappointed in qualifying, losing not only 3-1 in Mali but also 2-1 at home to Rwanda.
Liberia earned the same 15 points as Namibia in World Cup qualifying but finished third in the group on the tiebreakers. They also suffered their share of defeats in friendlies and have yet to pick up a point this autumn: 3-1 against Rwanda and 1-0 against Mali.
The World Cup participants have averaged 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded. Their next opponents have scored 1.2 goals per game and conceded 1.5.
Previous matches: Cabo Verde vs Liberia
The teams have met four times, with Cabo Verde winning three and losing once.
They remain the stronger side and it is time for them to win again, even with a -1.5-goal handicap (odds – 1.88).
Cabo Verde vs Liberia: key stats and trends
- Cabo Verde have lost two matches in a row
- Cabo Verde average 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match. Both teams have scored in 60% of Cabo Verde's matches, with an average of 3.0 total goals per game
- Liberia have lost five of their last seven matches
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Liberia's matches, with an average of 2.7 total goals per game
Cabo Verde vs Liberia: possible starting lineups
Cabo Verde are expected to line up in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation: Vozinha — Wagner Pina, Logan Costa, Diney Borges, Sidny Cabral — Kevin Pina — Ryan Mendes, Telmo Arcanjo, Jé Tavares, Ayoni Santos — Gilson Benchimol
Liberia are expected to line up in a 1-3-5-2 formation: Williams — Due, Sangare, Fully — Ledlum, Dorley, Kenneh, Tweh, Nyenetu — Nimely, Kosiah
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