Uruguay vs Cabo Verde Predictions

Match Details

Date: June 22, 2026, at 08:00am
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, USA.

Current Betting Odds

Uruguay – $1.50
Draw – $4.50
Cabo Verde – $7.50

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Cabo Verde will look to build on their memorable draw with Spain when they face Uruguay in Miami. For Uruguay, this is an opportunity to recover after a disappointing opening draw against Saudi Arabia.

All four teams in Group H have one point, and Spain’s presence makes this match even more important for both sides. As a result, avoiding defeat is crucial, while a win would move either team close to the knockout rounds.

This should be a real clash of styles, between two sides with differing football heritage but a shared passion for punching above their weight.

With plenty at stake, here is our Uruguay vs Cabo Verde preview.

Best Bet

Uruguay to win the match @ $1.50

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Uruguay made an underwhelming start to the 2026 World Cup with a frustrating draw against Saudi Arabia.

They know a win here is vital to avoid facing Spain in their final group game needing all three points.

They created chances against Saudi Arabia but rarely looked likely to dominate, eventually holding their nerve to secure a late point.

Uruguay must improve from the start, especially against a Cabo Verde side comfortable defending in a disciplined shape.

Still, Uruguay have the quality to take control, and if they build momentum, Cabo Verde may struggle to respond.

As a result, a much needed win for the Uruguayans not only looks like the sensible play but it represents decent value too.

Same Game Multi Bet

Uruguay to win the match to nil & Darwin Nunez to score anytime @6.25

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The task is clear for Uruguay: anything less than a win would leave them under real pressure to reach the knockout rounds. They were wasteful in possession against Saudi Arabia and will be eager to sharpen up here.

Cabo Verde’s limited attacking threat could allow Uruguay to push higher and control the game, which should create more clear cut chances, for a side packed with attacking talent.

Darwin Nunez will be keen to get on the scoresheet for his country and could prove decisive if given a sight of goal in Miami.

Best Value Bet

A red card to be shown in the match @ $3.50

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Both of these sides know the importance of this one and Cabo Verde will need to play on the edge, in order to keep Uruguay at bay.

Uruguay are likely to dominate possession, while Cabo Verde may need to defend deep and compete for every challenge.

As a result, some hefty challenges could be on the cards, and the Uruguayans famously don’t like to take a backward step either.

Cards have been brandished at this World Cup so far and there could be some more on the horizon here.

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Sam Hayes

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