- Uruguay have drawn their last three games in all competitions (W0, D4, L1). Cape Verde have drawn their most recent away fixture and failed to score in their only away match in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Bielsa's Uruguay are in a bit of a pickle
Uruguay have one point at the top of Group H after their 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 game, while Cape Verde also have one on the board after a battling 0-0 draw against Spain.
The match in Miami on Sunday will be a fascinating tactical battle between Marcelo Bielsa's high-intensity style and Bubista's more patient and structured approach. Uruguay are a team that play vertically and aim to overload wide areas and central channels while Cape Verde sit deep and play on the counter-attack, soaking up pressure and hitting the opposition with direct play.
Bielsa is a master tactician and has made Uruguay one of the most ferocious pressing sides in this tournament, while Cape Verde are a compact and disciplined side who can counterattack quickly with their pace on the flanks. Cape Verde's ability to frustrate the best team in the world was a masterclass in organisation from Bubista and showed they should be able to keep things tight in Miami on Sunday.
Cape Verde can make history
Bielsa has some great players to work with in this Uruguayan side, including two excellent midfielders in Federico Valverde and Manuel Ugarte who drive the press and transitions. Their forward line is led by Maximiliano Araujo, who has already scored in this group and can unlock defences with his pace and intelligence.
Cape Verde are full of flair and pace in wide areas, while their defence is led by their captain and disciplined centre-back, who will be key to their chances in the United States. Cape Verde have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five games in all competitions.
Uruguay to win and both teams to score, yes, is the main selection for this game, as Cape Verde are capable of frustrating their opponents and keeping it tight in the final third while the odds for BTTS are short enough to add to the main bet. A low-scoring game is likely, as Cape Verde's best chance of making history in their first-ever World Cup campaign is by playing the right way, so they'll probably try to make Uruguay work for the ball and then break with speed and direct play.
Both sides will likely see chances come and go, so the correct score prediction for this encounter will be a 1-0 win for Uruguay.
