Spain, ranked No. 2 in FIFA, prepares to launch their 2026 World Cup campaign against Cabo Verde on Monday at noon ET from Atlanta Stadium. This matchup marks the first-ever meeting between the two nations, with Spain aiming for their second World Cup title while Cabo Verde makes their tournament debut, entering ranked 67th.

Spain is heavily favored at -450 to win Group H, while Cabo Verde stands as the underdog at +5500. For the 90-minute money line, the odds are:

• Spain: -1250 (risk $1,250 to win $100)
• Cabo Verde: +2700
• Draw: +1200

The over/under for total goals is set at 3.5. Expert Martin Green, known for his successful sports betting insights, has been on a hot streak with an 18-8 record in 2026, including profitable picks from the Champions League and Bundesliga.

Green predicts the match will lean towards the Under 3.5 total goals, citing Cabo Verde's limited competition during qualifiers, only facing one top-50 team, where they managed a 1-0 victory against Cameroon. He emphasizes that scoring against Spain will be a significant challenge for Cabo Verde, who may struggle offensively.

Spain's defense has been formidable, keeping clean sheets in five of their last six competitive matches. Green remarks, "[Cabo Verde] lack quality in attack, so they could struggle to score in this game."

Fans can follow Green's best bets and predictions for the game on SportsLine. The anticipation builds as Spain looks to assert their dominance in this opening match.