Cape Verde vs Eswatini Predictions - Cape Verde set to secure a place at the WC finals

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 11 Oct 2025

Brad Newcomb 11 Oct 2025

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Cape Verde unbeaten in last 8 fixtures, strong home form.
Eswatini struggling, winless in Group D.
Cape Verde expected to win to nil.

Cape Verde are on the brink of reaching their maiden FIFA World Cup finals (Getty Images)

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Cape Verde vs Eswatini Predictions

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

Cape Verde are on a lengthy unbeaten run and defeated Eswatini in an earlier World Cup qualifier. Eswatini are still searching for their first victory in Group D. Cape Verde are predicted to win to nil.

Cape Verde have won 3 of their last 5 home fixtures.
Cape Verde have scored 5 goals in their 5 home matches.
Cape Verde have conceded 2 goals in 5 home games.
Eswatini have lost 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Eswatini have scored 4 goals in 5 away games.
Eswatini have conceded 11 goals in 5 away matches.

Head to Head

Cape Verde have the advantage with three victories to none over Eswatini, including two draws in five meetings.

Cape Verde Form

Cape Verde had to settle for a point after drawing 3-3 with Libya in their qualifier midweek, extending their unbeaten run to eight fixtures.

Cape Verde got off to a poor start against Libya after a player scored an own goal in the first minute of the match; however, Cape Verde levelled matters 28 minutes later before Libya edged ahead at the 42-minute mark.

Cape Verde fell further behind after 58 minutes of play before pulling a goal back 18 minutes later and scoring the equaliser eight minutes from full-time.

In September, Cape Verde beat Mauritius 2-0 and Cameroon 1-0 in two FIFA World Cup qualification matches.

Cape Verde are 1st in Group D with 20 points from nine games. They have won six, drawn two, and lost one.

Cape Verde have won three of their last five matches, including two draws. They scored ten goals and conceded four.

The Blue Sharks have won three of their last five home fixtures, including one defeat and one draw. They scored five goals and conceded two.

Cape Verde have a golden opportunity to make history and qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals when they host a struggling Eswatini side.

Cape Verde Team News & Injuries

Telmo Arcanjo scored the first-half equaliser against Libya.

Sidny Lopes Cabral and Willy Semedo were on the scoresheet in the second half.

Goalkeepers: Bruno Varela, Josimar Dias ‘Vozinha’, Márcio da Rosa

Defenders: Edilson Borges ‘Diney', Ianique Tavares ‘Stopira’, Kelvin Pires ‘Djack’, João Paulo Fernandes, Roberto Lopes ‘Pico’, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Steven Moreira, Wagner Pina

Midfielders: Aílson Tavares, Deroy Duarte, Jair Semedo ‘Yannick’, Heriberto Tavares, Jamiro Monteiro, Laros Duarte, Kevin Pina, Telmo Arcanjo

Forwards: Dailon Livramento, Garry Rodrigues, Hélio Varela, Nuno da Costa, Ryan Mendes, Willy Semedo

Eswatini Form

Eswatini let a handy lead slip against Angola in their qualification match midweek, drawing 2-all.

Eswatini could not find an opening in the first half against Angola, as the two sides went into the break on level terms.

Eswatini had a perfect start to the second half, taking the lead in the 48th minute of the match and grabbing their second goal six minutes later; however, Angola pulled a goal back after 69 minutes of play and scored the equaliser 11 minutes later.

Before that result, Eswatini contested two FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September. They lost 3-0 to Cameroon and 2-0 to Libya.

Eswatini are bottom in Group D with three points from nine matches. They have lost six and drawn three.

Sihlangu Semnikati have drawn three of their last five fixtures, including two defeats. They scored five goals and conceded ten.

Eswatini have won two of their last five away matches, including three defeats. They scored four goals and conceded 11.

Eswatini have had a poor qualifying campaign, failing to win a game, and they have yet to beat Cape Verde in five attempts.

Eswatini Team News & Injuries

Justice Figuareido scored a brace against Angola.

Eswatini squad list for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers:

Mlamuli Makhanya, Nkosingiphile Shongwe, Siphosethu Mabilisa, Gift Gamedze,

Lindo Mkhonta, Simanga Masangane, Banele Ndzabandzaba, Junior Magagula, Philane Mkhontfo, Mxolisi Mkhontfo, Justice Figuareido, Khanyakwezwe Shabalala, Mzwandile Mabelesa, Sibonelo Sibandze, Mcolisi Manana, Innocent Dlamini, Neliswa Dlamini, Thubelihle Mavuso, Sizwe Khumalo, Bongi Magagula, Thato Mdluli, Muzi Tsabedze, and Joseph Kibonge.