Guatemala vs Suriname, Fifa World Cup Qualifiers (CONCACAF), Today Match Prediction

Guatemala vs Suriname Match Prediction & Analysis

Round 3 of the CONCACAF World Qualifiers has boiled down to a two-team shootout for a single golden ticket—direct entry to the World Cup. Panama and Suriname are the contenders, but this match is all about Suriname. 

In their final group game—and with a direct World Cup berth still within reach—Suriname travel to face Guatemala on November 19th at 6:30 AM IST. For Guatemala, there’s nothing left to fight for after their painfully cruel elimination last time out, but pride can be a powerful motivator, especially at home.

Current Standings: Suriname sits top of the group with 9 points, while Guatemala are placed third with five points. 

Head-to-head Record: In their head-to-head history across all competitions, Guatemala holds the advantage over Suriname with two wins, while the other three matches ended in draws.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Guatemala Preview

Needing a victory against Panama in the last group game to keep their World Cup hopes alive, Guatemala succumbed to a 2-3 defeat after they bravely fought to overcome the 2-0 deficit courtesy goals from Ordonez and Munoz. It was also the second defeat of  the campaign. And that other defeat to  El Salvador (1-0)  is the reason that they find themselves in this position. 

However, come the game against Suriname, with nothing to play for, with confidence gained from the last fixture against the side which ended in a 1-1 draw, Los Chapines can really go all-out for a win to finish their campaign on a high in their final game. 

Stats that matter

1. Guatemala have achieved only one win in their last seven matches in all competitions.
2. Their two-goal outing was also the first time in seven matches across all competitions that Guatemala managed to score more than once.
3. There have been 3 straight home losses in all competitions for Guatemala. 

Team News 

Guatemala are likely to ring in a few changes for this one, and the most anticipated switch is the inclusion of Rudy Muñoz, who has made a strong case with two group-stage goals off the bench, including one in the last match.

Guatemala Probable Starting Lineup - Hagen (GK); Pinto, Franco, Ardon; Herrera, Robles, Rosales, Morales; Santis, Rubin, Lopez. 

Suriname Preview

For Suriname, the stakes couldn’t be bigger—a win would seal their first-ever World Cup qualification, an extraordinary feat for a team ranked 126th in the world. Unbeaten in the third round with nine points from five games, they currently edge Panama thanks to a +3 goal difference. And they arrive in top gear after a commanding 4-0 rout of El Salvador—the largest win in the group—powered by a Margaret brace along with goals from Chery and Klas. 

Interestingly, both their wins have come against an El Salvador side that’s endured the toughest campaign of all. But now the real test awaits—Suriname must beat Guatemala or hope Panama stumble against El Salvador to complete their historic push.

Stats that matter 

1. Suriname boast an impressive unbeaten streak of nine in the qualifiers and have avoided defeat in 11 of their last 13 World Cup qualifying matches in CONCACAF.
2. The Natio have won only 1 of their last 7 away all competitions matches.
3. The average number of goals scored by Suriname is 2.00 for their away matches in all competitions. 

Team News 

Suriname have no injury or suspension concerns and are expected to roll out the same XI that swept aside El Salvador. The only possible tweak could be Klas, whose goal off the bench last time out may earn him a spot in the starting lineup.

Suriname Probable Starting Lineup - Vaeseen(GK); Abena, Pinas, Balker, Anderson, Boetius, Paal, Klas; Becker, Margret, Chery. 

GUATEMALA vs SURINAME
Winning Prediction

Guatemala may be out, but they’ve shown throughout the campaign that they’re a stubborn, fiercely competitive side—and Suriname will need to be at full tilt to break them down. And Natio nearly slipped against them before Misidjan’s stoppage-time rescue in the last encounter between the sides. 

But the emotional blow of their elimination could make it tough for Guatemala to reach peak intensity, while Suriname have everything on the line. With that contrast in mindset, Suriname look the likelier side to take the win.

Suriname to Win (2-0)

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