Group Stage - 1
Spain crest

Spain

0–0
Full Time
Cape Verde Islands crest

Cape Verde Islands

Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta· Ref: Adham Mohammad, Jordan

Win ProbabilityPre-match model

49%
Spain
18%
Draw
33%
Cape Verde Islands
Model confidence:high

Model Inputs

  • Spain: 7pts, 3 played
  • Cape Verde Islands: 3pts, 3 played
  • Spain form: WWWD
  • Cape Verde Islands form: LDDD
  • H2H: 1 historical matches

Match Statistics

SpainCape Verde Islands
2.10Expected Goals (xG)0.20
74%Possession26%
27 (7)Shots (on target)6 (1)
800 (92%)Passes (accuracy)278 (74%)
11Corners1
10Fouls1
1Yellow Cards1
1Saves7
0Tackles0

Analysis & Intelligence

Data CrunchJun 15

Spain 0–0 Cape Verde Islands: Dominance Without Delivery

Spain's 2.16 xG went unrewarded in Atlanta. Data reveals a goalkeeping masterclass and clinical finishing failure in World Cup 2026 group play.

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Pre-MatchJun 13

Spain Faces Cape Verde Islands in Atlanta: Group Stage Opener

Spain opens World Cup 2026 against Cape Verde Islands in Atlanta. Our model shows surprising parity despite qualification disparities. Analysis inside.

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