Cape Verde 0-0 South Africa - Africa Cup of Nations 2023 Statistical Preview

Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(8) 5 Goals 6 (7)

(3) 2 Assists 4 (4)

(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)

29.6 Average Age 29.5

181 Average Height (cm) 177.6

(1.3) 1.3 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)

(48%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 45% (44%)

(1) 0.9 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.6)

(2.1) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.4)

* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage.

Team News

Cape Verde

South Africa

Cape Verde should go again with same starting XI that progressed past Mauritania in the round of 16.

South Africa have no injury or suspension issues and should go with their strongest XI.

Prediction

A late penalty from captain Ryan Mendes ensured Cape Verde would reach the quarter-final stage of an Africa Cup of Nations for the second time in their four-tournament history.
The Blue Sharks have won three of their four matches at this year's tournament.
South Africa, meanwhile, pulled off the shock of the round when they knocked out competition favourites Morocco, with a 2-0 win.
Cape Verde have won the last two competitive meetings between these sides, both by a scoreline of 2-1. However, the most recent of those meetings was seven years ago.
This one could really go either way, with both sides likely to be up for the occasion.

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