Last Updated on July 7, 2023 11:16 am by Erwin Noguera
The Gold Cup, in its quarter-final stage, offers us an interesting encounter between the teams of Jamaica and Guatemala, for a ticket to the round of the best four of the competition.
The Centro Americans won its last game 3-2 over Guadeloupe and went through first in its zone with seven points out of a possible nine.
For its part, the Caribbeans thrashed St. Kitts and Nevis 5-0 and, like its rival, earned seven points, but finished below the United States in its zone.
When:
Sunday, July 9 at 5:00 pm ET at the TQL stadium
Moneyline odds:
Guatemala +400
Jamaica -136
Draw Offs:
+254
Where Can I Watch?
Fox Sports 1, TUDN USA, Univision, and ViX
Why Bet on Guatemala?
Guatemala has had good participation in the Gold Cup so far. It finished first in its group with seven points out of a possible nine, beating a World Cup team like Canada, which came in second place. Thus, they start with the hope of making great participation.
In their last game, they overcame Guadeloupe 3-2 and in the zone they stood out, scoring four goals and conceding only two, making them one of the best defenses in the tournament. This is evidenced by the fact that they prevented the Canadian goal-scorers from getting the job done. A curious case with the Bicolor is that it has an undefeated record of eight matches in official competitions, but has lost six of nine friendly games.
Luis Fernando Tena has an important absence for this match, as he will be without midfielder Rodrigo Saravia due to suspension. Jorge Aparicio could be his replacement.
Why Bet on Jamaica?
Jamaica is one of the strongest countries in the Gold Cup and it shows in the fact that it went through undefeated in a group with the United States. The Reggae Boyz had seven points, the same as the Stars and Stripes team, which finished with a goal difference of +12 to the Jamaicans’ +8. They could have even beaten the Americans in the first game, but Leon Bailey missed a penalty kick and they ended up tying 1-1.
The Rude Boyz finished the group stage with a 5-0 win over St. Kitts and Nevis, thus finishing in the zone with two wins and a draw, scoring 10 goals and conceding two goals. Like their next opponent, they were one of the most reliable defenses in the tournament. Before the Gold Cup, Jamaica had gone 10 games without a win, drawing five times and losing the rest.
The good news for the team led by Icelandic coach Heimir Hallgrímsson is that they have no injuries or suspensions for this match.
Final Betting Analysis: Guatemala vs. Jamaica
The match promises to be entertaining, as it pits two of the best teams in the group stage. However, Jamaica should start with favoritism due to the individual ability it possesses in players like Bobby Decordova-Reid, Demarai Gray, Leon Bailey, and striker Michail Antonio.
The numbers at MyBookie.ag have Jamaica as the favorite, as the Moneyline for them shows -136, meanwhile Guatemala has +400 and the draw is +254.
The last game played between Jamaicans and Guatemalans ended with a 2-1 victory for the latter, but that was in 2012. In general, the advantage in history is for the Reggae Boyz with a 2-1 record. It is important to note that Jamaica has started by winning five of its last six matches.
We believe a 2-1 victory for the Caribbeans is the most plausible result.
Go for a straight win for Jamaica in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at -136, you will gain $73 for a total payout of $173.
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