CONCACAF Gold Cup: Curacao vs. Canada Picks — World Cup Hosts to Avoid Shock Defeat? (Jun 21)

Jesse Marsch’s Canada are in a bright place ahead of next summer’s World Cup, and they could enhance their prospects with a bold showing at this summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Even without a number of key players, Canada will be expected to cruise through Group B, continuing with a clash against the lowly-ranked Curacao on Saturday evening.

Curacao vs. Canada Overview

Odds

Curacao vs. Canada Head-to-Head Record

Canada boasts a dominant head-to-head record against Curacao, having won each of the last three meetings between the nations. Each of the last two victories were recorded in the Nations League, including a 2-0 success in March 2023.

Key Stats

• Canada haven’t been eliminated in the group stage at the Gold Cup since 2015.
• Curacao is playing in the tournament for the third time since 2017, but they have only made it out of the group stage on one occasion since 1977.

Curacao Team News

Dick Advocaat is unlikely to many many changes following Curacao’s 5-1 win over Haiti.

Possible Lineup

E. Room (GK); J. Brenet, J. Gaari, R. van Eijma, S. Floranus, L. Comenencia, L. Bacuna, J. Margaritha, J. Bacuna, K. Gorre, G. Kastaneer

Canada Team News

Marsch is without a number of notable players, including the injured Alphonso Davies and Lucas Cavallini.

Possible Lineup

D. Clair (GK); R. Laryea, J. Waterman, D. Cornelius, S. Adekugbe, T. Buchanan, J. Osario, I. Kone, J. Nelson, C. Larin, J. David

Curacao vs. Canada Picks

This summer represents a huge opportunity for Canada to build momentum ahead of next year’s World Cup.

Marsch’s side should face few issues in this second match of the Gold Cup, and we could potentially see them covering the spread, with Jonathan David getting among the scorers.