Postmatch editorial

The script held and Cape Verde Islands delivered it

The final score was Mauritius 0-2 Cape Verde Islands. The strongest pre-match signals were already leaning toward that outcome.

Jovane Cabral put the first mark on the match 22', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Cape Verde Islands led Total shots 4-11. Cape Verde Islands also shaded Possession 34%-66%.

Before kickoff, our model made Cape Verde Islands the likeliest result at 45.5%, while the median bookmaker line priced Cape Verde Islands at 67.8% implied. On BTTS, the model leaned No (53.7%), and that angle landed.

The model still found a small price edge on 2 at Betsson. The market was offering 1.50 against a fair line of 1.47. That translated to an edge of 2.0% before kickoff. That ticket matched the final outcome.

Prediction checks

Model result

Cape Verde Islands

45.5%

Hit

Market result

Cape Verde Islands

67.8%

Hit

BTTS

No

53.7%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Cape Verde Islands

Mauritius

Cape Verde Islands

4

11

Possession

Cape Verde Islands

Mauritius

Cape Verde Islands

34%

66%

Shots on target

Cape Verde Islands

Mauritius

Cape Verde Islands

2

3

Model edge

2

Betsson

Market odd

1.50

Fair odd

1.47

Edge

2.0%

Stake

1.31u

That ticket matched the final outcome.