Group Stage - 1
Spain
0–0
Full Time
Cape Verde Islands
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta· Ref: Adham Mohammad, Jordan
Win ProbabilityPre-match model
36%
Spain
24%
Draw
40%
Cape Verde Islands
Model confidence:medium
Model Inputs
- Spain: 1pts, 1 played
- Cape Verde Islands: 1pts, 1 played
- Spain form: D
- Cape Verde Islands form: D
- H2H: 1 historical matches
Match Statistics
SpainCape Verde Islands
2.10Expected Goals (xG)0.20
74%Possession26%
27 (7)Shots (on target)6 (1)
800 (92%)Passes (accuracy)278 (74%)
11Corners1
10Fouls1
1Yellow Cards1
1Saves7
0Tackles0
Analysis & Intelligence
Data CrunchJun 15
Spain 0–0 Cape Verde Islands: Dominance Without Delivery
Spain's 2.16 xG went unrewarded in Atlanta. Data reveals a goalkeeping masterclass and clinical finishing failure in World Cup 2026 group play.
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Pre-MatchJun 13
Spain Faces Cape Verde Islands in Atlanta: Group Stage Opener
Spain opens World Cup 2026 against Cape Verde Islands in Atlanta. Our model shows surprising parity despite qualification disparities. Analysis inside.
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