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Cape Verde vs Liberia Predictions - Goals expected in AFCON qualifier

Ralph Staniforth

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Over 2.5 Goals is the main tip for Cape Verde vs Liberia.
Cape Verde have conceded eight goals in their last three matches.
Both Teams to Score is a riskier alternative due to Liberia's inconsistent attack.

Cape Verde can win at home (Getty Images)

Cape Verde vs Liberia Predictions

Cape Verde host Liberia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday, with both teams desperate for their first points in Group K. Neither side has started the campaign convincingly, particularly defensively. Over 2.5 Goals our preferred selection.

Cape Verde vs Liberia Predictions
Head-to-Head
Cape Verde Form
Liberia Form

Cape Verde have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of their last 5 matches.
Both teams have scored in 4 of Cape Verde's last 5 matches.
Cape Verde have conceded 8 goals in their last 3 matches.
Liberia have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of their last 5 matches.
Both teams have scored in 3 of Liberia's last 5 matches.
Liberia have conceded 4 goals in their opening 2 AFCON qualifiers.

Head-to-Head

Cape Verde have won three of their four previous meetings with Liberia, losing once.

Cape Verde Form

Cape Verde have endured a disappointing start to AFCON qualification, losing both of their opening matches.

They suffered a 3-1 defeat away against Mali before losing 2-1 at home to Rwanda, despite taking the lead through Gilson Benchimol.

Those results followed a difficult conclusion to their World Cup campaign, which ended with a 3-2 defeat against Argentina in the round of 32.

Cape Verde have now conceded eight goals in their last three matches, with all three producing Over 2.5 Goals and both teams scoring.

Their attacking performances have been more encouraging, scoring in 4 of their last 5 matches, including twice against Uruguay and Argentina.

That combination of goals scored and conceded makes another high-scoring encounter a realistic possibility.

Liberia Form

Liberia are also without a point after their opening two AFCON qualifiers, losing 3-1 away against Rwanda and 1-0 at home to Mali.

Their defensive record has been inconsistent, conceding three goals against Rwanda and two in a 2-2 friendly draw with Libya earlier this year.

They did produce an encouraging attacking performance in June, beating Sierra Leone 3-1, although that remains their only victory in their last eight matches.

Liberia have scored in three of their last five fixtures, with all three matches producing at least three goals.

However, their failure to score against Mali highlights the risk of backing both teams to find the net.

Verdict

Cape Verde v Liberia

Over 2.5 Goals is our preferred selection, with Cape Verde capable of contributing most of the goals themselves. Both Teams to Score offers an alternative for those willing to take a greater risk on Liberia finding the net.

Over 2.5 Goals

Total Goals

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Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

With a background in Sports Science, he has covered a wide range of sports and interviewed leading players and coaches across South African rugby, cricket and football.

His sports betting work covers both South African and international markets, combining his knowledge of sport with extensive experience analysing fixtures, teams, form and betting markets.

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