vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Mali have gone five friendlies without a win: the most recent ended in a 0-2 defeat in Iran; before that they drew 0-0 in Russia after a 0-1 defeat to Senegal, and further back they drew 1-1 with Tunisia and 0-0 in Comoros. The record over the last five outings is two defeats and three draws, with no wins and no goals scored in the last three. Cape Verde Islands arrive on the back of a 2-3 defeat in Argentina, their most recent test; before that they drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia, 2-2 in Uruguay and 0-0 in Spain, three straight draws, and further back they beat Bermuda 3-0. There is no head-to-head record between the two sides. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.