The match finished 3–2, producing 5 total goals. The Over 2.5 Goals prediction landed successfully.

Argentina host Cape Verde Islands in the World Cup. Recent meetings have produced an average of 5 goals. Across the season the two attacks average 3.38 goals per game between them, while the two defences concede 2.25. That goal profile is what supports the Over 2.5 Goals selection. The model rates this selection at 61.73%.

• Argentina have taken 15 points from their last 5 matches (5W-0D-0L), while Cape Verde Islands have taken 9 (2W-3D-0L).
• Argentina have scored 19 goals in 8 league games this season, conceding 8.
• Cape Verde Islands have scored 4 goals in 4 league games, conceding 5.
• Across the last 1 head-to-head meetings, these sides have averaged 5 goals per game.
• Both teams scored in 1 of those 1 meetings.
• Cape Verde Islands have drawn 3 of their last 5 matches.