- Uruguay have drawn their last 3 games and are winless in their last 5 (D4, L1).
- Cape Verde have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 in all competitions.
Uruguay's Bielsa is a free spirit
Marcelo Bielsa is a breath of fresh air in this FIFA World Cup, as is his Uruguay side that are enjoying life under the innovative tactician's tutelage. The South American giants will be desperate to get their first win under Bielsa at a major tournament on Sunday when they take on Cape Verde in a crucial fixture in Group H.
La Celeste are level on a point with Cape Verde at the top of the group after opening their account with a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia. This Uruguay vs Cape Verde prediction is especially difficult, as Uruguay have since drawn 0-0 against Algeria and they'll need to find the net at least once against Cape Verde this Sunday to keep themselves in the mix for the next round.
Bielsa's influence is already evident on the pitch with Uruguay consistently looking to press opponents high up the pitch. They employ the typical pressing style we associate with Bielsa and are always looking to recover the ball in wide areas as well as central areas and transition quickly to overload the opponent's defence.
Cape Verde can frustrate opponents
Federico Valverde and Manuel Ugarte are the two stars that make this system tick and it's no surprise that they're also integral to the team's success, aiding in recoveries and transitions. A high-tempo, energetic Uruguay team should be expected to attack this game and the Uruguay vs Cape Verde prediction is made trickier by their desperation to unlock the Cape Verde defence in order to get an early goal.
Bubista's men have impressed so far and have also taken a point from their opening game, including an impressive 0-0 away draw against Spain. They won 3-0 at home against Bermuda in their most recent game, but their away form has been less impressive with 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 2 away games.
Cape Verde can't match the attacking quality of Uruguay but they have the pace to punish the opposition on the counter-attack with their wide players. The Uruguay vs Cape Verde preview suggests they will play with a low-to-mid block and will look to soak up the pressure from the Uruguayans and then try to catch them on the break.
Bielsa vs Bubista is a intriguing matchup
The clash of these two managers should make for a interesting match, as Bielsa will surely instruct his side to go at Cape Verde and press them in their own half. The Uruguay vs Cape Verde betting tips highlight how they should cause Cape Verde problems. Bubista is a lesser-known tactician but his work with Cape Verde so far has been impressive. The defensive discipline and organisation they showed in their 0-0 draw with Spain suggests they're capable of frustrating top-tier opposition.
We're expecting a tight match, and our Uruguay vs Cape Verde prediction is that both teams will score but neither will give too much away. The odds on Both Teams to Score - Yes are attractive at 2.36 but we're going for Under 2.5 goals at a short price of 1.67 in this crucial game for both sides.
Cape Verde will be looking to make history in what is their debut World Cup campaign, while Uruguay will want their first Bielsa-led win to kick them up the table.
