Cape Verde Islands
Manager Scout Report
4-1-4-1
Preferred formation
59'
Avg. first substitution
5
Avg. substitutions / game
4
Matches analysed
The tactical read
Cape Verde Islands typically set up in 4-1-4-1 and make their first change around minute 59 - roughly 5 substitutions per game. Expect the first-sub window around then, earlier if they're chasing the game.
Over the last 4 matches, the same shape held up in 4 of them. The quickest hook came at 46' away at Uruguay; the longest wait stretched to 67' away at Argentina.
Results have gone against them lately (0-3-1 from the last 4) - under pressure, managers often get more reactive with team news and substitutions than their season-long averages suggest.