Haiti vs Canada prediction for Friday’s Gold Cup clash at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City. The second round of Group B kicks off on Friday with Haiti who lost their first match, taking on Canada who have three points from one game and lead the group on goal difference. Read on for our free prediction and betting tips.
Haiti hoping to find the first win
Haiti have improved immensely in the last 25 years climbing from position 155 on the Fifa world ranking to 38th in 2013. They are currently ranked 83rd in the world and are making their 14th appearance having won the title once in their history in 1973. Haiti also appeared in the World Cup once in 1974.
In their first match of this year’s edition, Haiti lost narrowly to hosts USA. Jean-Jacques Pierre’s team were a very tough opponent and had many chances to score. Haiti had ten goal attempts of which three were on target. Despite having just 35% of ball possession, the Red and Blue had 38 dangerous attacks in the match and could have come out at least with a point.
Haiti Key Stats
Canada looking to secure another win to cling to top spot
Having reached the 40th position on the Fifa ranking in 1996 as their highest, Canada are currently ranked 70th in the world. They have won the Gold Cup twice in 1985 and 2000, and are playing in this year’s edition of the Gold Cup for the 17th time since 1977.
Canada were up against Martinique in their opening game of Group B. It was relatively easy for coach John Herdman’s team as they came out victorious by 4-1. Canada had the better possession of the ball with 65% and they could have scored more goals but just five of their 14 goal attempts were on target.
Canada Key Stats
Haiti vs Canada Prediction
Haiti had a very good performance in their first match against the USA and that should give coach Pierre’s team a good confidence boost that they can do well against the big teams.
Canada have beaten Haiti in their last two meetings in the World Cup qualification matches last month. They looked very sharp in their first match against Martinique but Haiti is regarded as a much better opposition and Hardman’s men must be careful.
Canada are the favorites to win the match with odds of 1.37 at Vbet who are offering both teams not to score 1.77. Looking at their last two meetings, that is a big probability.
Haiti vs Canada Betting Tips
Both Teams To Score No 1.77 at Vbet
Canada Total Goals 2 or 3 1.94 at Vbet