Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
On March 26, 2025, a return match between the national teams of Jamaica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines will take place as part of the CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification. The first encounter surprisingly ended with a 1-1 draw. Let's consider betting on the productivity of this match.
Jamaica
The Jamaican national team is one of the strongest teams in the Caribbean. However, in the first match against St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Jamaica could not secure a victory, drawing 1-1. This result was unexpected given the historical statistics between these teams—Jamaica has won 5 of the last 7 matches.
The home advantage should favor Jamaica as the team traditionally performs well on their home turf. In the last 5 home matches, they have lost only once—to the strong USA team by 0-1. Steve McClaren has all key players available for this match, which increases the team's chances of achieving the desired result.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines national team is ranked 173rd in the FIFA rankings. Under the guidance of Ezra Hendrickson, the team has limited experience in major tournaments but shows progress in recent matches. They are currently on a six-match unbeaten streak.
In the CONCACAF Nations League, the team secured victories over Montserrat 2-1 and Bonaire 3-1, which confirms their ability to successfully compete against teams of similar level. However, St. Vincent struggles against stronger teams. The team has defensive issues, having conceded in 10 of the last 11 matches.
Probable lineups
Jamaica: Blake, Bell, Pinnock, Lembikisa, McCalla, King, Hayden, Bailey, Gray, De Cordova-Reid, Nicholson.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Christopher, Marshall, Johnson, Charles, Barnum-Bobb, K. Joseph, Spring, McBurnette, Adams, M. Joseph, Anderson.
Interesting facts and head-to-head
- Jamaica has not won in 4 of the last 5 matches.
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines have not lost in 7 of the last 8 matches.
- Both teams have scored in 9 of the last 10 matches involving St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Match prediction: Jamaica vs St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Despite the unexpected draw in the first match, Jamaica remains the favorite due to the home advantage and overall team class. However, St. Vincent and the Grenadines have shown they can trouble even strong opponents. Both teams have attacking potential, and the visitors' defense often makes mistakes. A high-scoring match is expected, so my bet is on a total of over 3 goals with odds of 1.86.
