Can Guyana complete a perfect campaign? Guyana vs Puerto Rico prediction – 16.11.2026
On Monday, November 16, 2026, Guyana will host Puerto Rico at the Leonora National Track and Field Centre in the final round of Group A in League B of the CONCACAF Nations League. Kickoff is scheduled for 19:00 UTC. The hosts enter the encounter with five victories from five matches and a three-point advantage over their closest rivals. While Guyana are on the verge of completing a flawless group campaign, Puerto Rico are determined to strengthen their prospects of reaching the 2027 Gold Cup.
Guyana: Five victories and an extraordinary attacking record
Guyana have been one of the most impressive teams in League B this season. Under head coach Marco Bonofiglio, the Golden Jaguars have collected the maximum 15 points from five matches, scoring an astonishing 22 goals while conceding just twice.
Their campaign began with a narrow but important 1-0 victory away to Puerto Rico. Guyana then defeated the Cayman Islands 2-0 before producing two emphatic performances against Dominica, winning 5-1 and 8-1.
Their latest outing was another demonstration of attacking superiority. On November 12, Guyana demolished the Cayman Islands 6-0, effectively putting themselves in an almost unassailable position at the top of the standings.
Omari Glasgow opened the scoring from the penalty spot, while Morgan Ferrier and Osaze De Rosario also found the net. Stephen Duke-McKenna scored twice, and Nathan Ferguson completed the rout.
The Golden Jaguars' greatest strength is the variety of their attacking options. Glasgow provides creativity and attacking movement, De Rosario offers a consistent threat in front of goal, while Duke-McKenna and Ferguson contribute energy and dynamism.
Guyana also possess an excellent defensive record, having kept three clean sheets in five group matches. Their ability to combine attacking football with defensive discipline has been the foundation of their perfect campaign.
Puerto Rico: Four wins, but the leaders remain a difficult obstacle
Puerto Rico have also enjoyed an impressive Nations League campaign. Jay Mims' side sit second in Group A with 12 points from five matches, having recorded four victories and one defeat.
Their only setback came in September, when they lost 1-0 at home to Guyana. Since then, Puerto Rico have beaten Dominica twice and the Cayman Islands twice, demonstrating consistency against the group's weaker opponents.
The visitors head into this encounter following an entertaining 4-2 victory over Dominica on November 13.
Ricardo Rivera opened the scoring with a penalty, Wilfredo Rivera doubled the advantage with a long-range effort, and Gerald Díaz and Adrián Rosario added further goals during the closing stages.
Puerto Rico dominated possession with 68% and registered 18 attempts, eight of which were on target. However, conceding twice against the bottom-placed side highlighted certain defensive vulnerabilities.
Wilfredo Rivera remains a particularly important attacking player, while Ricardo Rivera, Ignacio Antonetti and Steven Echevarría provide additional offensive options.
The challenge against Guyana will be considerably greater. Unlike Dominica or the Cayman Islands, the Golden Jaguars possess the attacking quality and defensive organization necessary to punish mistakes.
Puerto Rico's main objective is to secure the strongest possible finish in the group, with the two best League B runners-up qualifying for the Gold Cup preliminary round.
Match facts and head-to-head
Guyana have won all five Nations League matches this season, scoring 22 goals and conceding only two. They have scored 19 goals across their last three games.
Puerto Rico have won four of their five group matches, scoring ten goals and conceding three.
The previous meeting between the teams took place on September 24, 2026, when Guyana secured a 1-0 away victory thanks to a second-half penalty from Osaze De Rosario.
Guyana also defeated Puerto Rico twice in the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League, winning both encounters 3-1.
Probable lineups
- Guyana: Roberts, Ferrier, Vancooten, J. Jones, Duke-McKenna, Bonds, Ferguson, I. Jones, Moriah-Welsh, Glasgow, De Rosario.
- Puerto Rico: S. Cutler, Díaz, A. Cutler, Sulia, Paris, Antonetti, Echevarría, Álvarez, W. Rivera, Ramos, R. Rivera.
Guyana should finish their campaign with another victory: Guyana vs Puerto Rico prediction
Both teams have produced impressive results throughout the competition, but Guyana have demonstrated a significantly higher level of attacking efficiency.
The hosts have scored at least five goals in each of their last three matches, while their defensive organization has remained reliable. Moreover, Guyana have already shown that they can neutralize Puerto Rico's attacking threat, keeping a clean sheet in the reverse fixture.
Puerto Rico are certainly capable of making this encounter competitive. They have won four consecutive matches and possess several players capable of creating opportunities. However, their recent defensive performance against Dominica raises concerns ahead of a meeting with the most prolific attack in the group.
Another six-goal performance from Guyana is unlikely against stronger opposition, and the visitors should offer considerably more resistance than the Cayman Islands. Nevertheless, the Golden Jaguars have greater attacking depth, a stronger defensive record, and the confidence gained from five consecutive victories.
With the chance to complete a perfect group campaign, Guyana should have enough quality to claim another victory, even if the contest proves tighter than their recent results suggest.
Prediction: Guyana to win.
