Cameroon will be looking to maintain their good start to the Africa Cup of Nations as they face Cape Verde in their final Group A fixture. The hosts have been the best team in the tournament so far and should be too strong for Cape Verde.
Cape Verde failed to build on their opening day win as they lost 1-0 to Burkina Faso in their second Group A fixture. Despite seeing more of the possession, they failed to create too many clear-cut opportunities and finished with just two attempts on target.
Despite the defeat, Cape Verde still have a chance of progressing to the round of 16 with a win on Monday likely to see them through.
However, that result means they have now claimed just one win from their last three matches across all competitions and are likely to struggle against the hosts.
Cameroon continued their impressive start to the AFCON as they claimed a 4-1 victory over Ethiopia in their second Group A fixture. They fought back from a goal down to secure the win with Karl Toko Ekambi and Vincent Aboubakar netting a brace each.
The result meant Cameroon became the first team to progress to the round of 16 of the competition. In a tournament filled with low scoring games, the Indomitable Lions have also looked imperious in attack, scoring six goals in their two matches.
Manager Antonio Conceicao will be keen to continue that winning run which has now stretched to six matches across all competitions and maintain their momentum ahead of the round of 16. However, he is expected to ring in the changes for Monday’s clash with Aboubakar likely to be rested while Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting could start in attack.
How the bookies view it
The bookies have Cameroon as overwhelming favourites to claim the win at 4/11 with Vbet. An unlikely victory for Cape Verde is valued at 17/2 by Paddy Power while betway is offering odds of 10/3 for a draw.
Head to head
Cameroon have a 3-2 advantage with one draw from six previous matches against Cape Verde. However, the last meeting between both teams was a 3-1 victory for Cape Verde during the AFCON qualifiers last March.
Players to watch
Cameroon have failed to keep a clean sheet in their two matches at this AFCON and that could give Cape Verde hope of getting on the score sheet. Ryan Mendes and Julio Tavares should feature in attack and can ensure the Blue Sharks find the net at 5/4 with Vbet.
Captain Vincent Aboubakar is likely to be rested on Monday but Karl Toko Ekambi could continue in attack. He is likely to be joined by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and both men can ensure Cameroon get on the score sheet at 1/7 with Vbet.
Anything else catch the eye?
The last meeting between Cape Verde and Cameroon produced over 3.5 goals which is priced at 10/3 with betway. Over 2.5 goals is valued at 13/10 with Vbet while both teams could be backed to score at 7/4 with Paddy Power.
A win and over 2.5 goals could also be on the cards for Cameroon at 31/20 with Vbet.
This African Nations Cup match between Cape Verde and Cameroon will be played on Jan 17, 2022 and kick off at 16:00. Check below for our tipsters best Cape Verde vs Cameroon prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
