Aruba vs Haiti prediction, H2H and probable lineups – June 8, 2025
Aruba
One of the fixtures in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup CONCACAF qualifiers will take place this Sunday at the Trinidad Stadium in Oranjestad, where Aruba will face off against Haiti. Here’s my pick for the outcome of this clash, featuring a promising set of odds.
Match preview
Aruba remains one of the underdogs in Group C, despite showing some progress with back-to-back draws. While the team can’t boast any wins yet, they have started to pick up points, which is an achievement in itself. However, a real test lies ahead as they face unbeaten Haiti—overcoming such an opponent will be a daunting challenge.
Aruba’s main issue is their shaky defense, which is prone to frequent errors. The attack is somewhat more promising: the team knows how to create chances and often finds the net even in losing efforts. This gives hope for a goal, but beating a more organized side might simply be out of reach due to a lack of quality.
Haiti has been putting on a confident display in the group stage, notching up two consecutive wins—against Saint Lucia and Barbados. These results have propelled them to the top of the group, making them the main contenders to advance to the next qualification stage. Three points in the upcoming match would guarantee them a top-two finish with games to spare—a huge motivational boost.
Haiti’s attack is clicking with precision and efficiency: they’re not just winning, but doing so convincingly. However, their defense has shown some vulnerabilities, which could become an issue against an Aruba side capable of striking back. Still, Haiti’s overall class and tactical discipline make them clear favorites in this matchup.
Probable lineups
- Aruba: Malcolm J. A., Hinkson K., Brathwaite N., Mario, Morris R., Applewhite A. (c), Leacock O., Neblett J., Reid-Stephen N., Gilkes J., Harwood S.
- Haiti: Pietrus, Bien-Aimé, Constant, Dumornay, Elouassan, Jödy, Limaje, Louis B., Louis K., Pierre-Louis A., Pierre-Louis D.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Aruba has yet to register a win in the group stage
- Haiti has won their last nine matches – in eight of them, the bet “Over 2.5 goals” landed
- Haiti defeated Aruba twice last year – 5:3 at home and 3:1 away
Prediction
This promises to be a high-scoring encounter: Aruba struggles to keep things tight at the back, while Haiti will be highly motivated to secure qualification as early as possible. Despite the gulf in quality, don’t rule out the hosts getting on the scoresheet at least once, capitalizing on a lapse in Haiti’s defense. Nevertheless, Haiti should have too much: their pressure, tempo, and organizational level are a cut above. My prediction for the match is “Haiti to win & over 2.5 goals” at odds of 1.65.
