Everyone is saying Argentina will win easily, but I want to seriously discuss the possibility of Cape Verde pulling off an upset.

First, a fact: Cape Verde is the first team in World Cup history to remain unbeaten against former world champions in their first two group stage matches. This is not luck—0-0 against Spain, 2-2 against Uruguay. They rely on a solid defensive system and tenacious willpower.

Head coach Bubista said it bluntly before the match: "We know we're facing a world champion, one of the best teams in the tournament, but we have dreams, and we will keep chasing them." Defender Stopira also said: "We want to make the game as difficult as possible for Argentina."

Argentina's coach Scaloni is the most clear-headed: "Cape Verde's advancement is no accident. They block inside passes well and are dangerous on the counterattack."

There are three key variables for an upset:

1. Miami's high temperature—the game temperature exceeds 37°C, and the stadium has no air conditioning. Argentina's average age is relatively high, and stamina is a concern.
2. Mentality—Cape Verde has zero pressure; Argentina is the favorite to win. In a knockout match with everything on the line, the psychological burden is completely different.
3. Vozinha—if this 40-year-old goalkeeper can have a superhuman performance, anything is possible.

My prediction: The probability of an upset is extremely low, but not zero. The scoreline favors Argentina 2-0, but if it's still 0-0 at halftime, I suggest betting on Cape Verde +2.

The Cape Verde players chanted "1%, 1%, 1%" as they advanced—they know the odds of a miracle. But in the world of football, sometimes 1% is enough. #预测世界杯阿根廷VS佛得角