Haiti vs Saudi Arabia Preview & Prediction | 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup | Group Stage
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Haiti and Saudi Arabia lock horns with both nations in excellent form heading into the group stage.
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Haiti team news: Paugain could come in
Following his appearance off the bench to replace right-back Carlens Arcus at half-time in Haiti’s last competitive fixture, it would be no surprise if defender Wilguens Paugain was fielded from the start on this occasion.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Placide, Paugain, Ade, Duverne, Lacroix; Pierre, Attis, Jaques; Deedson, Pierrot, Nazon
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Saudi Arabia team news: Al-Dawsari key to line-up
When assessing the Saudi Arabia starting XI, the player who immediately stands out as Salem Al-Dawsari. The Al Hilal superstar is coming off the back of having racked up 26 goals in 48 appearances across all competitions for his club, the second successive season in which Al-Dawsari has recorded more than 20 goals.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Al-Aqidi; Majrashi, Al-Amri, Kadesh, Boushal; Kanno, Ajohani, Al-Juwayr; Al-Oboud, Albiraikan, Al-Dawsari
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Haiti vs Saudi Arabia prediction
Haiti may be coming off the back of a heavy defeat at the hands of Curacao, but prior to that they had won their last ten matches. This shows that they are not to be taken lightly at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, as they take on Saudi Arabia in Group D. The Green Falcons were also beaten in their most recent international fixture, losing 1-2 to Australia. That was only their first defeat of the year having won three and drawn one beforehand, without conceding a goal.
Expect a fairly tight encounter between these two nations, with both knowing the ramifications of beginning the group stage with a defeat. Haiti are perhaps less used to playing opponents of the quality possessed by Saudi Arabia, who have really proven their worth defensively of late. That resilience at the back makes them the side worth backing to come out on top here.
Haiti vs Saudi Arabia tip: Saudi Arabia to win
