CAP defeated Palmas 0-1 in Serie D. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 14 stage in the 2020 season. The match was played at Estádio Municipal Nílton Santos in Palmas, Tocantins. Alciney Santos de Araujo officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Palmas vs CAP meeting in Serie D with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Palmas and CAP. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Serie D
CAPRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
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Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia will square off in Matchday 3 of the FIFA World Cup group stage. Here’s everything you need to know to watch this exciting clash live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia WHAT 2026 World Cup WHEN 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT • Friday, June 26, 2026 WHERE Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling, Peacock Premium, FS1, Telemundo and Hulu + Live TV STREAM WATCH NOW Match Overview Cape Verde, the standout story of the 2026 tournament, enters its final group stage match on the verge of making history. The World Cup debutants are unbeaten after securing hard-fought draws against giants Spain and Uruguay, and now know that their destiny is in their own hands. A positive result against Saudi Arabia could be enough to secure a fairytale progression to the knockout rounds, an unbelievable achievement for the island nation. For Saudi Arabia, this match is about survival. After a devastating 4-0 loss to Spain, the Green Falcons are at the bottom of Group H with just one point. Anything less than a victory will mean an early exit from the competition. The pressure is immense, and they face a Cape Verde side riding a wave of confidence and defensive solidity, setting the stage for a tense and dramatic encounter. Tactical Analysis & Match Context The trajectories of these two nations in the tournament could not be more different. Cape Verde arrived as heavy underdogs but have defied all expectations with a disciplined and resilient approach, earning draws against two of the world’s elite teams. In contrast, Saudi Arabia entered with higher hopes but has struggled to perform, with their single point and -4 goal difference highlighting their difficulties. The tactical battle will likely pit Saudi Arabia‘s desperate need for offense against Cape Verde‘s organized defensive shape. The Green Falcons must push forward to find a winning goal, but this could leave them vulnerable to the counter-attack, a strategy the Blue Sharks have used effectively. Saudi Arabia‘s attack has been a major issue, generating just 0.39 expected goals (xG) per game, a number that will have to improve dramatically if they are to break down the Cape Verdean defense. Motivation is clear on both sides. Cape Verde is playing for a historic place in the Round of 32, a dream that is now within their grasp. For Saudi Arabia, the match is about rescuing national pride and avoiding the disappointment of a group stage exit. With everything on the line, both teams will leave it all on the field at NRG Stadium. Head-to-Head Record & Historic Trends This will be the first-ever meeting between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia, adding an element of unpredictability to this crucial group stage finale. With no prior history to draw upon, both teams will be entering uncharted territory as they face off for a spot in the knockout stages. While they have never played Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia has faced African opposition five times in previous tournaments, posting a record of two wins, two draws, and just one loss. Their most recent encounter against a CAF team was a 2-1 victory over Egypt in the 2018 group stage. This will be Cape Verde‘s first-ever match against a team from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Key trends point towards a tight contest. Cape Verde has been remarkably solid defensively, having not conceded a single goal in the second half of any of their last five games. Goalkeeper Vozinha has been a standout performer, preventing 1.1 goals according to advanced metrics and boasting a 77.8% save percentage. Saudi Arabia’s offensive struggles are well-documented, making the challenge of breaching this defense even greater. Squad News & Projected Lineups Both managers face significant decisions, with Cape Verde navigating key absences while Saudi Arabia‘s coach looks to shake things up after a poor performance. Cape Verde‘s coach Bubista
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