Uruguay and Cape Verde will battle for a potential spot in the World Cup knockout stages after both teams picked up a point in their opener.
A draw for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia was not ideal, but they still have a good chance to get back on track in this match.
Catch up with all the team news right here on 101GreatGoals.
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Uruguay team news
Uruguay’s former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa makes two changes to his side with ex-Liverpool man Darwin Nunez missing out.
Juan Sanabria and Agustín Canobbio come in for Matías Viña and Núñez.
Uruguay starting XI: Fernando Muslera, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Mathías Olivera, Sebastián Cáceres, Guillermo Varela, Rodrigo Bentancur, Manuel Ugarte, Maxi Araújo, Federico Valverde, Agustín Canobbio, Federico Viñas
Cape Verde team news
Cape Verde make three changes to the starting XI that faced Spain – Telmo Arcanjo, Gilson Benchimol, and Garry Rodrigues come in for Laros Duarte, Dailon Livramento, and Jovane Cabral.
All eyes will again be on goalkeeper Vozinha…
Cape Verde starting XI: Vozinha, Sidny Cabral, Diney Borges, Pico Lopes, Steven Moreira, Kevin Pina, Garry Rodrigues, Jamiro Monteiro, Ryan Mendes, Telmo Arcanjo, Gilson Benchimol
Where to watch Uruguay v Cape Verde: TV and online streams
Uruguay v Cape Verde kicks off at 11:00pm UK time on Sunday. It will be broadcast on BBC One and is also available to watch on the iPlayer and via the BBC Sport website.
Stats for Uruguay v Cape Verde
- This will be the first meeting between Uruguay and Cape Verde.
- Cape Verde have lost their only two meetings with CONMEBOL opposition.
- Uruguay have lost just one of their last nine group games at the World Cup.
- Those nine matches have seen just 15 goals overall.
- Uruguay are winless in their last five games, while Cape Verde are unbeaten in their last four.
- Cape Verde have not conceded a goal in their last 311 minutes of play. They last conceded in a friendly against Finland in March.
- Uruguay are unbeaten in five World Cup matches against African opposition (W3, D2).
Prediction for Uruguay v Cape Verde
Given the lack of goals in Uruguay games, there’s reason to believe Cape Verde could deliver another resolute defensive display. Still, the South American side will be expected to find a way through.
Prediction: Uruguay 1-0 Cape Verde
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