Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In the second round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage, Trinidad and Tobago will face off against Haiti. The match is scheduled for the night of Friday, June 20, kicking off at 00:45 Central European Time. Here’s my pick for the winner of this clash.
Trinidad and Tobago vs Haiti: Match preview
Both teams kicked off their Gold Cup campaigns with losses. Trinidad and Tobago met the tournament hosts, the United States, in the opening round. By halftime, they were already trailing 0-3, and ultimately conceded five goals in a crushing defeat. This heavy loss is a major blow to their ambitions of reaching the playoffs—not only did they lose, but the goal difference took a significant hit.
Haiti, in their first match of the tournament, faced the invited guests—Saudi Arabia. It was a fairly even contest, but a single penalty goal proved decisive. The Saudis won 1-0, leaving Haiti also pointless after the first round. The goal difference isn’t critical yet, but if Haiti are to make the playoffs, they need to beat Trinidad and Tobago, and then take on the United States in the final group game.
In the previous edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Trinidad and Tobago and Haiti played in separate groups, but both sides finished with three points. However, Haiti last reached the playoffs in 2019, making it all the way to the semifinals. Trinidad and Tobago’s last quarterfinal appearance came in 2015, and they failed to advance further.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Trinidad and Tobago have won just one of their last five matches.
- Haiti have lost their last two games, but before that enjoyed a ten-game winning streak.
- Trinidad and Tobago have conceded at least one goal in each of their last five matches.
- In their most recent head-to-head, Haiti defeated Trinidad and Tobago 4-3. The last time Trinidad beat this opponent was back in 2010.
Probable lineups
- Trinidad and Tobago: Phillip — Spicer, Bato, Jones, Garcia, Cardines — Torres, Phillips, Molino, Sealy — Garcia
- Haiti: Placide — Experiens, Duverne, Ade, Arcus — Jean-Jacques, Jean, Attys — Picault, Pierrot, Didson
Prediction
Haiti are my favorites for this encounter. I believe they have what it takes to secure the win. Trinidad and Tobago haven’t beaten Haiti since 2010, and heading into the tournament, the Haitians have shown far more convincing form. My pick: a Haiti win at odds of 1.55.
