Canada vs Honduras Preview & Prediction | 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup | Group Stage
by Alex Sarwar ·
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Canada are highly-fancied to potentially go all the way in this competition under Jesse Marsch and Honduras have their work cut out for them here.
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How to watch on TV & online: UK – CONCACAF GO YouTube channel / US – Fox Sports
Canada team news: Star man Davies absent
When Canada take to the field for the first time in this summer’s Gold Cup they will do so without Alphonso Davies. Their talismanic left-back from Bayern Munich remains out injured long-term, as is fellow left-back Sam Adekugbe. This could lead to a start for 19-year-old Luc De Fougerolles, who is currently contracted by Fulham.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Crepeau; Johnston, Waterman, Cornelius, De Fougerolles; Buchanan, Kone, Eustaquio, Shaffelburg; David, Larin
Unavailable: Adekugbe (Injured), Davies (Injured)
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Honduras team news: Two out for La H
Honduras are without both Denil Maldonado and Rigoberto Rivas, The pair are each missing through injury. Celtic’s Luis Palma is one to watch going forward, whilst Alexy Vega will likely start on the bench again after coming on to score against Antigua and Barbuda last time out.
Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Menjivar; Najar, Escobar, Martinez, Rosales; Flores; Palma, Arriaga, Lozano, Lopez; Quioto
Unavailable: Maldonado (Injured), Rivas (Injured)
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Canada vs Honduras prediction
Canadian fans have every right to be excited heading into the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which their country have not won since 2000. But Les Rouges are entering somewhat of a golden era, with some excellent players across the pitch who boast plenty of experience playing football at a high level whether that be in Europe or in MLS.
Honduras are defensively sound, having not conceded in their last three ahead of this game and winning on all three occasions. But their backline will not be used to be marshalling a striker with the quality that Jonathan David possesses. Canada’s captain in the absence of Alphonso Davies,
David is coming off the back of having netted 25 goals in all competitions for Lille this season, the third campaign in a row where he has registered at least 25 goals in club football. For his country, David has 34 goals in 63 games including three goals in four this year. Regardless of the result here, back the prolific David to get on the scoresheet.
Canada vs Honduras tip: Jonathan David to score anytime
