Álvaro Hernández
Dailysports's expert
In the second round of Group C at the Gold Cup, the group’s underdogs—Jamaica and Guadeloupe—will square off.
For Jamaica to keep their hopes of advancing alive, only a win will do. What’s the prediction for this clash? Read on for our take.
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Match preview
After a successful finish to the second stage of World Cup qualifying, Jamaica suffered a shock defeat in their Gold Cup opener, losing 0-1 to Guatemala. The Reggae Boyz enjoyed more possession but failed to create any real danger in front of goal.
Now, in the second round, Jamaica faces modest Guadeloupe—a team they’ve beaten in all six previous head-to-head encounters. With a stronger squad, better preparation, and superior tactical awareness, there’s every reason to believe this winning tradition will continue.
Guadeloupe, meanwhile, went down to Panama in a high-scoring opener—5-2 in Panama’s favor. Despite limited possession, Guadeloupe threatened on the counter and could have scored more than twice, but Panama’s goalkeeper denied them any further joy.
Probable lineups
Jamaica: Blake, Latibeaudiere, Lowe, Pinnock, Bell, Russell, King, Cephas, Gray, Bailey, Brown
Guadeloupe: Cognard, Macon, Cavare, Centini, Roussillon, Cadiou, Baron, Pléaumein, Leborgne, Faitout, Ambrose
Match facts and head-to-head
Jamaica has won all six previous meetings: 10 goals scored, only two conceded
Jamaica has failed to score in just one of their last ten matches
In Guadeloupe’s last ten games, only twice have both teams scored more than two goals in a match
Prediction
After their opening defeat, Jamaica desperately needs a win and will throw everything at getting one. The head-to-head history is in their favor, so the recommended bet is Jamaica Asian handicap -1 at odds of 1.68.
