Our Malaysia vs Cape Verde Islands Prediction: 3-1
Malaysia vs Cape Verde Islands in the International Match is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday May 29, 2025. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This Malaysia vs Cape Verde Islands prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Malaysia's Last Match – Malaysia vs Nepal
Malaysia will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers victory over Nepal on March 25. In that match, Malaysia recorded 75% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Malaysia | 75% | 0 (3) | - | 62 |
 Nepal | 25% | 0 (0) | - | 12 |
Cape Verde Islands's Last Match – Angola vs Cape Verde Islands
Determined to maintain their recent success, Cape Verde Islands must win following their 2-1 Africa - World Cup Qualifying victory against Angola on March 25. In that match, Cape Verde Islands controlled 15% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Angola | 85% | 0 (1) | - | 16 |
 Cape Verde Islands | 15% | 0 (2) | - | 4 |
Malaysia vs Cape Verde Islands Stats
Key Stats
| Malaysia | Cape Verde Islands | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.92 | Attacking Strength | 1.44 |
| 0.6 | Defence Strength | 0.83 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Malaysia are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Cape Verde Islands average 0.8 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.