Spain vs Cabo Verde: prediction & betting odds 15 June 2026

Form and Line-up Spain

After triumphing at Euro 2024, where Spain failed to beat only tournament hosts Germany (2:1 after extra time) inside normal time in the quarter-final, the side went about preparing routinely for the next major tournament. A year ago, La Roja came close to defending their Nations League title, losing to Portugal in the final on penalties (2:3). They went through 2026 World Cup qualifying perfectly, taking 16 points from a possible 18 and slipping up only in the final round against Turkey (2:2), when there was no motivation left.

Key numbers for Spain:

• In their last 10 matches, La Roja have conceded more than one goal only once. They have kept seven clean sheets during that run.

• Spain have not gone beyond the last 16 since winning the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

• Only two Spain players scored more than two goals in 2026 World Cup qualifying: reserves Oyarzabal and Merino.

Probable Spain line-up

Unai Simon — Marc Cucurella, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Marcos Llorente — Rodri, Pedri, Fabian Ruiz — Ferran Torres, Mikel Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal.

Absentees: Victor Munoz, Nico Williams (all injured), Lamine Yamal (doubtful).

Form and Line-up Cape Verde

Cape Verde are unlikely to shine at the 2026 World Cup. Bubista's team did not qualify for the last Africa Cup of Nations, although that helped them focus on World Cup qualifying. There, the national team finished ahead of Cameroon, with the key match being a home win in September (1:0). Since late May, the Blue Sharks have rolled over modest opponents: Serbia reserves and Bermuda (both 3:0).

Key numbers for Cape Verde:

• The national team did not play at major tournaments before 2013, when they first reached the Africa Cup of Nations.

• Cape Verde finished ahead of Cameroon in 2026 World Cup qualifying. Under 3.5 goals landed in eight of the team's 10 qualifying matches.

• Since November, Cape Verde have conceded more than one goal only once in six friendlies.

Probable Cape Verde line-up

Vozinha — Sidney Cabral, Logan Costa, Roberto Lopes, Wagner Pina — Kevin Lenini, Deroy Duarte — Jovane Cabral, Ryan Mendes, Gilson Benchimol — Willy Semedo.

Who Will Referee the Match

Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)

Matches officiated – 23 (international matches, 2023–2026);

Average fouls per match – 26;

Average yellow cards per match (including second yellows) – 3.9;

Matches with a red card – 2 out of 23;

Matches with a penalty awarded – 8 out of 23.