Our Predictions
Cape Verde are unbeaten in seven, top of the group, and have beaten Eswatini twice in the last three encounters; odds strongly favor a home win.
Head-to-head stats show just three total goals in their last three meetings; neither team is especially high-scoring.
Eswatini have failed to win or score much lately, and Cape Verde’s defense has been solid enough to keep another clean sheet.
Welcome to Extratips: Cape Verde vs Eswatini – World Cup Qualifier Showdown at Estádio Nacional
There’s something special brewing as Cape Verde and Eswatini prepare to lock horns on October 13, 2025, in Praia. This isn’t just any qualifier—it’s a battle between a team chasing history and one fighting for respect. Cape Verde sit proudly at the top of Group D with 20 points, unbeaten in seven, while Eswatini, still winless after 35 attempts, cling to hope at the bottom of the table.
Recent meetings tell a clear story: Cape Verde have won two of the last three head-to-heads, including a 2-0 win just last November, with the other ending in a stalemate. The home team’s momentum is undeniable, and with the Estadio Nacional crowd behind them, the mood will be electric. Eswatini’s struggles continue, but football never forgets the magic of a surprise.
Cape Verde’s last five outings show a mix of draws and wins, but their last home games have been solid. Eswatini, meanwhile, have found goals hard to come by, conceding too many on their travels. Cape Verde’s attack is lively, with several players sharing the scoring load, but they sometimes leave gaps at the back. Eswatini’s biggest challenge is turning effort into points—they’ll need something extraordinary to upset the odds here.
Will Cape Verde continue their march towards the World Cup? Or can Eswatini, with nothing to lose, finally find a breakthrough? This clash is more than just a game—it’s a test of pride versus progress, and a chance for either team to make headlines.