Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
Nicaragua
Guadeloupe
On March 26, 2025, a Gold Cup match will take place at the National Stadium in Managua, where the national teams of Nicaragua and Guadeloupe will face off. I suggest a handicap bet on one of the teams.
Preview
The CONCACAF Gold Cup has been dominated by two regional giants, Mexico and the USA, for the past 12 editions. These teams have alternated in capturing the prestigious trophy, leaving no room for others. Throughout the tournament's history, only Canada has managed to break their dominance and etch its name among the winners.
The first encounter between Nicaragua and Guadeloupe ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for the hosts. Guadeloupe opened the scoring in the first half and, despite a sending off early in the second half, managed to hold onto their lead until the final whistle. This result gives them a slight but crucial advantage ahead of the return leg, where Nicaragua will be seeking a comeback.
For both teams, the first playoff match for a spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup was their debut in this calendar year. Nicaragua ended the previous season with mixed results: in nine matches, they secured four wins, drew twice, and suffered three losses.
Unlike their opponents, Guadeloupe played six official matches in 2024, showing more consistent results with three wins, one draw, and two losses.
Probable lineups
- Nicaragua: Rodriguez, Acevedo, Perez, Fletes, Quijano, Barrera, Bonilla, Arteaga, Coronel, Hernandez, Moreno
- Guadeloupe: Cognard, Cavaré, Roussillon, Santini, Baron, Cadiou, Mokotjo, David, Pluman, Bevis, Ambrose
Match facts and H2H
- Nicaragua has conceded in their last 4 home matches in a row.
- In Guadeloupe's last 4 away matches, the "both teams to score" bet has never won.
- The previous meeting was only the second in history between these teams. In the first match, Guadeloupe also came out on top with a 2-0 victory.
Prediction
After the first match, the slight advantage remains with Guadeloupe. Despite playing with a man down for the entire second half, the team showed character and managed to maintain their narrow lead. In the upcoming match, I expect Guadeloupe to at least not lose, and the odds of 1.82 for this outcome look quite appealing.
