All three groups of the CONCACAF are in action on Friday in the third match of World Cup Qualifications.
Group A Standings
| United States |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
+2 |
4 |
| Jamaica |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
+1 |
4 |
| Guatemala |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
-1 |
1 |
| Antigua and Barbuda |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
-2 |
1 |
The US take on Jamaica in the first match of the group. For more information, click HERE.
Guatemala vs. Antigua and Barbuda - 10 p.m.
Both of these squads are the underdogs of the group but a win by either in addition to a loss in the other match automatically puts the victor back into contention for a top two spot in the group. A tie here is death for both squads as just two points with three matches to go does little if nothing for them. More importantly, the loser here can probably kiss their World Cup aspirations goodbye.
Prediction: 0-0 draw
Group B Standings
| Mexico |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
2 |
+3 |
6 |
| Costa Rica |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
+4 |
4 |
| El Salvador |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
-1 |
1 |
| Guyana |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
7 |
-6 |
0 |
El Salvador vs. Guyana - 9:30 p.m.
Another pair of squads who are desperate for a victory. Guyana in particular must win otherwise they can only hope for Mexican wins over the other two squads in the remaining three matches. El Salvador needs a win just as badly and has the better chance here as Guyana took the brunt of a 4-0 destruction at the hands of Costa Rica while the Salvadorians acquitted themselves well against Mexico.
Prediction: El Salvador Wins 3-1.
For information on the Mexico Vs. Costa Rica Match including Previews, click HERE.
Group C Standings
| Panama |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
+3 |
6 |
| Canada |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
+1 |
4 |
| Honduras |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
-2 |
1 |
| Cuba |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
-2 |
0 |
Cuba vs. Honduras - 3 p.m.
Cuba's first two matches were rather uneventful as the team lost both games 1-0 to Canada and Panama. Honduras made the World Cup in 2010 and was great in the 2012 Olympics so more is expected of them in arguably the weakest group left in qualifiers. Honduras has the advantage here. Maynor Figueroa needs to step up in the easiest match of the group for Honduras.
Prediction: Honduras wins 4-0.
Canada vs. Panama - 7:45 p.m.
The two leaders of the group have done a solid job through qualifications. This match is really a toss up between two squads that have not made the World Cup Panama has been the surprise with wins over Honduras and Cuba while a draw with Honduras has held the Canadians back. This is a toss up though Canada is more dangerous up top.
Prediction: Canada wins 1-0.
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