Cape Verde vs Iran Predictions - Iran to see off Cape Verde
<br>
- Cape Verde have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Iran reached the CAFA Nations Cup final, showcasing strong play.
- Iran are favoured to win to nil.
Iran will feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals (Getty Images)
Cape Verde vs Iran Predictions
- Cape Verde vs Iran Predictions
- Head to Head
- Cape Verde Form
- Cape Verde Team News & Injuries
- Iran Form
- Iran Team News & Injuries
- Verdict
Cape Verde recently made history by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time, and they are on a lengthy unbeaten run. Iran recently reached the final of the CAFA Nations Cup. Iran are predicted to win to nil.
- Cape Verde have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
- Cape Verde have scored 10 goals in their 5 matches.
- Cape Verde have conceded 4 goals in 5 games.
- Iran have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
- Iran have scored 8 goals in 5 games.
- Iran have conceded 5 goals in 5 matches.
Head to Head
Cape Verde and Iran will meet for the first time in a competitive match.
Cape Verde Form
Cape Verde secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after drawing 3-3 with Libya and beating Eswatini 3-0 in their World Cup qualification matches in October.
In September, Cape Verde defeated Mauritius 2-0 and Cameroon 1-0 in two World Cup qualifiers.
The Blue Sharks have won three of their last five fixtures, including two draws. They scored ten goals and conceded four.
Cape Verde have not lost in nine outings, which includes six victories; however, they face a tricky test against an Iran side that is ranked just outside the top twenty in the world rankings.
Cape Verde Team News & Injuries
Cape Verde's squad for the clash with Iran will likely consist of the following players:
Goalkeepers: Bruno Varela, Josimar Dias ‘Vozinha’, Márcio da Rosa
Defenders: Edilson Borges ‘Diney’, Ianique Tavares ‘Stopira’, Kelvin Pires ‘Djack’, Ricardo Santos, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Steven Moreira, Wagner Pina, David Moreira
Midfielders: Aílson Tavares, Deroy Duarte, João Paulo Fernandes, Jamiro Monteiro, Laros Duarte, Kevin Pina, Telmo Arcanjo
Forwards: Dailon Livramento, Garry Rodrigues, Hélio Varela, Nuno da Costa, Ryan Mendes, Willy Semedo, Aléssio da Cruz, Heriberto Tavares
Iran Form
Iran contested two international friendlies in October, losing 2-1 to Russia before defeating Tanzania 2-0.
Before that, Iran competed in the CAFA Nations Cup. They beat Afghanistan 3-1, India 3-0, and drew 2-2 with Tajikistan before losing 1-0 to Uzbekistan in the final.
Team Melli have won two of their last five away matches, including two defeats and one draw. They scored eight goals and conceded five.
Iran have been in decent nick lately and are ranked 50 places higher than Cape Verde in the FIFA rankings, giving the edge to come out on top in their Al Ain International Cup clash.
Iran Team News & Injuries
Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand, Seyed Payam Nizanad, Seyed Hossein Hosseini, Mohammadreza Akhbari
Defenders: Shoja Khalilzadeh, Mohammad Hossein Kananizadegan, Seyed Majid Hosseini, Mohammad Amin Hezbawi, Saleh Hardani, Aria Yousefi, Daniyal Esmailifar, Milad Mohammadi, Ali Nemati
Midfielders: Saeed Ezzatollahi, Mohammad Ghorbani, Saman Quddous, Omid Nourafkan, Mohammad Mohebi, Mehdi Hashemnejad, Alireza Koushki, Mehdi Tikdari, Hadi Habibinejad
Forwards: Amir Hossein Hosseinzadeh, Mohammad Omari, Ali Alipour, Mehdi Taremi
Verdict
Odds are not yet available but will be added once they are.
Top Betting Sites
Betting offers
Upcoming Events
12 November 2025
- Tunisia vs Mauritania -
- Soccer
13 November 2025
- New Zealand vs West Indies -
- Cricket
- DP World Tour Championship -
- Golf
- Bermuda Championship -
- Golf
- Cameroon v DR Congo -
- Soccer
- Nigeria v Gabon -
- Soccer
15 November 2025
- Quilter Nations Series 15-16 November Betting Preview -
- Rugby Union
Load More
