Uruguay
Cape Verde Islands
Team Overview
In their last World Cup match, Uruguay faced Saudi Arabia away and managed to secure a 1-1 draw. Despite a challenging game where they held only 33% possession, they were able to find the net and earn a point.
Match statistics (Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay):
Team Overview
Cape Verde Islands played to a goalless draw against Spain in their last World Cup outing, showcasing a strong defensive performance despite only managing 26% possession. They will look to build on this result as they face Uruguay.
Match statistics (Spain vs Cape Verde Islands):
In a captivating encounter at the World Cup, Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands played to a 2-2 draw, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess and resilience throughout the match.
Uruguay started strong, dominating possession with 66% and launching a barrage of 16 total shots, compared to Cape Verde's 7. The South Americans struck back after conceding an early goal to K. Lenini in the 21st minute, with M. Araujo equalizing just before halftime and A. Canobbio putting them ahead in stoppage time.
However, Cape Verde responded effectively after the break, with H. Varela leveling the score again in the 61st minute. The match saw a disallowed goal for Uruguay in the 68th minute, which could have changed the dynamics significantly. Both teams continued to push for a winner, but the defenses held firm.
With 11 corners for Uruguay and a solid defensive display from Cape Verde, the match concluded with both sides earning a point. The tactical battle highlighted Uruguay's attacking intent and Cape Verde's resilience, setting the stage for an intriguing continuation of the tournament.
Uruguay's recent form shows a mixed performance with a draw in their last match against Saudi Arabia, where they scored 1 goal and conceded 1. Their overall goal-scoring average in the last 10 matches stands at 1.0 goals per game. In contrast, Cape Verde Islands have struggled, failing to score in their last match against Spain, resulting in a goal average of 0.0 in their recent outings.
In their previous encounter, Uruguay and Cape Verde Islands ended in a 2-2 draw, with Uruguay achieving an expected goals (xG) of 2.28 compared to Cape Verde's 0.77. Uruguay dominated possession with 66% and had a significant advantage in corners (11 to 3). The match also saw Uruguay committing 8 fouls and receiving 2 yellow cards, while Cape Verde had 4 fouls and 1 yellow card.
Expect Uruguay to maintain a high possession game, utilizing their midfield strength to create chances, while Cape Verde may focus on counter-attacks, looking to exploit any defensive lapses from Uruguay.
Uruguay
2
1
1
Cape Verde Islands
2
1
1
F. Muslera
G
G. Varela
D
S. Caceres
D
M. Olivera
D
M. Vina
D
M. Ugarte
M
R. Bentancur
M
F. Valverde
M
F. Vinas
M
M. Araujo
M
D. Nunez
F
Vozinha
G
S. Moreira
D
R. Lopes
D
D. Borges
D
S. Lopes Cabral
D
K. Lenini
M
R. Mendes
M
L. Duarte
M
J. Monteiro
M
J. Cabral
M
D. Livramento
F
