Trinidad and Tobago will square off against Haiti in the group stage of the CONCACAF Gold Cup at Shell Energy Stadium on Thursday. Both teams lost their campaign opener last week and this is a must-win match for them to keep their knockout stage hopes alive.
The Soca Warriors played hosts USA last week and suffered a 5-0 loss. They struggled against the USA and registered just two shots on target.
Les Grenadiers met invited guests, Saudi Arabia, in their campaign opener last week. It was a close game and they suffered a narrow 1-0 loss, conceding the goal from the penalty spot in the first half.
The Soca Warriors have been eliminated from the group stage of the Gold Cup in the last three editions, recording just one win in that period. They are winless in their last three meetings against the Grenadiers, scoring three goals while conceding six times.
Les Grenadiers have lost their last two games, conceding six times while scoring just once, and will look to bounce back here. They registered one win apiece in their last two editions of the Gold Cup.
Considering the current form of the two teams and recent record in the Gold Cup, a low-scoring draw will likely ensue.
Prediction: Trinidad and Tobago 1-1 Haiti
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes