Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The second round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage takes place on Thursday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, where Suriname will face off against Mexico. I’m backing a bet on goals in this clash, with an attractive odds offer.
Match preview
Suriname nearly pulled off a major upset in their opening match against Costa Rica, scoring three times and leading in the second half. However, defensive instability cost Natio dearly—conceding two late goals, they fell 3-4. This defeat was their first of 2025 and the first time since 2021 that Suriname allowed four goals in a single match.
Still, the team’s attacking potential is impressive—three goals against Costa Rica show their character and readiness to go toe-to-toe with tournament favorites. Against Mexico, Suriname has only one scenario left: go all out for the win, as only three points will keep their playoff hopes alive.
The reigning champions opened the tournament with a hard-fought but expected win over the Dominican Republic—3-2. Mexico started strong, capitalizing on chances through Álvarez and Jiménez, but defensive lapses led to two goals conceded. This could concern the coaching staff, especially considering that during the previous campaign, El Tri allowed just two goals in total—now, they’ve matched that in only one match.
Despite some defensive gaps, Mexico are riding a four-game winning streak in official matches. With squad depth and a wealth of tournament experience, they remain group favorites.
Probable lineups
- Suriname: Vaasen, Haps, Denswil, Abena, van Gelderen, Pinas, Malone, Kust, Lonwijk, Becker, Vlijter
- Mexico: Malagón, Araujo, Guzmán, Vázquez, Angulo, Romo, Lira, Alvarado, Pineda, Valera, Jiménez
Match facts:
- Mexico have won all three official meetings with Suriname, including a 3-0 victory in the Nations League in 2023
- Suriname conceded four goals in a single match for the first time in three years
- Mexico have scored 13 goals in three encounters with Suriname, underlining their dominance
Prediction
Suriname can pose attacking threats, but their defense is unlikely to withstand Mexico’s relentless pressure. El Tri, despite some minor flaws, have the quality and depth to control the match from start to finish. Our pick: “Both teams to score” at odds of 1.99.
