Cape Verde vs Botswana Predictions - Cape Verde to beat Botswana at home

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Cape Verde is expected to win against Botswana with a 2-0 score.
Cape Verde's home form: strong defense, only one goal conceded in five home matches.
Botswana struggles on the road with only one win in their last five away games.

Cape Verde too good at home (Getty Images)

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Cape Verde vs Botswana Predictions

Cape Verde had mixed results in their previous AFCON qualifying fixtures but are in great shape at home. Botswana lost both their qualifiers and are struggling to win playing away. Cape Verde is predicted to win to nil.

Cape Verde vs Botswana Predictions
Head to Head
Cape Verde Form
Cape Verde Team News & Injuries
Botswana Form
Botswana Team News & Injuries

Cape Verde have won 3 of their last 5 home fixtures in all competitions.
Cape Verde have scored 6 goals in 5 home matches in all competitions.
Cape Verde have conceded 1 goal in 5 home games in all competitions.
Botswana have lost 3 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
Botswana have scored 3 goals in 5 away matches in all competitions.
Botswana have conceded 4 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.

Head to Head

Cape Verde and Botswana meet for the first time in a competitive match.

Cape Verde Form

Cape Verde had mixed results in their recent Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, losing 3-0 against Egypt before defeating Mauritania 2-0.

Before that, Cape Verde lost 4-1 against Cameroon before they defeated Libya 1-0.

Cape Verde have won three of their last five matches, including two losses. They scored five goals and let in seven at the back.

The Blue Sharks have recorded three victories in their last five home fixtures, including two draws. They netted six goals and conceded one.

Cape Verde will relish taking on a Botswana team that does not travel the best, and they enjoy regular success in front of their loyal fans at home.

Cape Verde Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Josimar Dias 'Vozinha', Bruno Varela, Dylan Silva

Defenders: Roberto Lopes 'Pico', Edilson Borges, Logan Costa, Dylan Tavares, Steven Moreira, Kelvin Pires 'Djack', Wagner Pina

Midfielders: Patrick Andrade, João Paulo Fernandes, Deroy Duarte, Kevin Pina, Laros Duarte, David Tavares, Diogo Mendes

Forwards: Ryan Mendes, Willy Semedo, Gilson Benchimol, Helio Varela, Dailon Livramento, Patrick Fernandes, Fabricio Garcia

Botswana Form

Botswana did not fare well in their AFCON qualifiers in September, losing 1-0 against Mauritania and 4-0 against Egypt.

Before those results, Botswana lost 1-0 against Uganda before defeating Somalia 3-1 in two World Cup qualifiers in June. Additionally, they lost 1-0 against Libya in an international friendly in August.

The Zebras have registered one victory in their last five fixtures, including four losses. They scored three goals and let in eight at the back.

Botswana have secured one win in their last five away games, including three losses and one draw. They scored three goals and conceded four.

Botswana must improve their game against Cape Verde if they wish to take home the three points, as they have lost three consecutive matches and have lacked firepower when playing away from home.

Botswana Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Kabelo Dambe, Goitseone Phoko, Lesenya Malapela

Defenders: Nico Babutsi, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Mosha Gaolaolwe, Mothusi Johnson, Tebogo Kopelang, Benson Mangolo, Botsile Sakana, Motsholetsi Sikele, Alford Velaphi, Thato Kebue

Midfielders: Gilbert Baruti, Thatayone Kgamanyane, Koketso Majafi, Tawana Mbakile, Gape Mohutsiwa, Olebogeng Ramotse, Ricky Ratlhogo, Gape Thibedi, Gift Moyo, Mpho Kgaswana, Godiraone Modingwana

Forwards: Segolame Boy, Tumisang Orebonye, Kabelo Seakanyeng, Oarabile Sekwai, Thabang Sesinyi, Molaodi Tlhalefang, Omaatla Kebatho

Verdict

Cape Verde v Botswana

Cape Verde play well on their home turf and is tipped to secure a win-to-nil victory against a Botswana side that struggles to win playing on the road with a 2-0 score at the final whistle.

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