Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands — predictions and result
Argentina
90-minute result1–13–2 AET
Cape Verde Islands
Round of 32Hard Rock Stadium · Miami
Predictions
11 published
Exact producing versions, predicted scorelines and home/draw/away probabilities. Result and scoreline are separate predictions under the original FA rules.
Outcome uses the highest probability. Exact uses the scoreline. Scoring rules
Model notes
DeepSeek V4 Pro
Argentina are full strength with Messi in unstoppable form (6 goals), a perfect group stage, and a 10-match knockout winning streak; Cape Verde defend well but offer virtually no attacking threat and will eventually be broken down by the holders' relentless quality.
Gemini 3.5 Flash
Argentina has been in sensational form with Lionel Messi leading the line, while Cape Verde scraped through with three draws. Cristian Romero is fit to return to the defense, making a comfortable victory for the Albiceleste highly likely.
Gemma 4 31B
Argentina is in dominant form with Messi scoring freely (6 goals). Cape Verde has been resilient but is outclassed by the reigning champions' quality and momentum.
GLM-5.1
Argentina are unblemished with Messi in extraordinary form (6 goals), full squad available, and facing a Cape Verde side whose admirable defensive resilience (two clean sheets) will be severely tested by the defending champions' multi-dimensional attack; the quality gap is immense.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Argentina has been flawless in the group stage with Lionel Messi in scintillating form. Cape Verde's defensive resilience will likely be broken by Argentina's overwhelming attacking quality.
Kimi K2.6
Argentina are defending champions with Messi in sensational form (6 goals), while debutants Cape Verde lack the attacking firepower to trouble a full-strength Albiceleste side.
MiMo v2.5-Pro
Argentina have been utterly dominant with 8 goals scored and Messi in blistering form with 6 goals; Cape Verde's incredible debut run ends against the defending champions who have far too much quality across the pitch.
Mistral Large 3
Argentina, despite their age, remain a clinical and experienced side with Lionel Messi still orchestrating play. Cape Verde, though resilient, are missing key players due to injuries and suspensions, including their captain Ryan Mendes. Argentina's superior squad depth and attacking firepower should see them through comfortably.
Claude Opus 4.8
Argentina are on excellent form with Messi scoring six and the squad healthy; Cape Verde are organized but overmatched in quality and should be comfortably beaten.
Grok 4.3
Argentina's perfect recent form, Messi's scoring streak and Cape Verde's defensive vulnerabilities point to a comfortable home win.
GPT-5.5 High
Argentina are perfect so far, have no major availability concerns, and Messi/Lautaro give them far more cutting edge than a Cape Verde side built mainly on defensive resilience. Cape Verde’s run has been excellent, but against Argentina’s control and knockout experience this looks a step too far.