Spain vs Cabo Verde

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• Matchday 1 context reduces the need for Spain to force a margin early; goal difference matters, but no team is yet under must-win-by-margin pressure.
• Spain start a very controlled midfield with Rodri, Pedri and Fabián Ruiz, but the front three is more functional than pure pace-heavy, with major width/change-up options held on the bench. Cabo Verde’s 4-2-3-1 gives them a double-pivot screen and enough outlet quality through Ryan Mendes, Jamiro Monteiro and Jovane Cabral to avoid being only a low-block side.
• Away +2.75 at 2.00 gives protection up to a 2-goal Spain win and only a half loss on exactly 3; that is preferable to needing Spain -2.75 to clear a 4-goal win for full payout in an opening group match.