Qatar and Honduras are both looking for their first points in the contest, as both have failed to win their opening matches. During their opening matches, Qatar suffered a 2-1 loss against Haiti, as Haiti scored a late goal, earning the lead. Honduras on the other hand is from a devastating defeat against Mexico on their previous game. They had a 4-0 loss, their third straight loss this year alone. This meeting will only be the third between the two teams, with Qatar winning the first two games. Additionally, Qatar and Honduras last met each other in October last year, with Qatar earning a 1-0 win. On the other hand, Honduras have been struggling, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last three matches. This meeting will be on June 30, 2023, at 7:45 AM (GMT+8).
Qatar
Qatar failed to start their campaign strong, losing against Haiti, which could have brought them a momentum here. They suffered a 2-1 loss on their last match, due to a late goal by their opponent. They were able to take the lead of that match just 20 minutes after the game started. It was Yusuf Abdurisag who scored that lone goal for Qatar, from the penalty spot. As they failed to win their opener, Qatar is now looking to return to winning ways. They are currently at the third of the group standings with zero points across their names. This match is crucial for Qatar, as they need to win here in order to stand a chance for the next round. They can no longer afford to continue their poor run, as it will make them lose their chance for the next round.
Qatar will continue to parade new faces for this match with Aymen, Suhail, Al-Rawi, Gaber, and Muntari expected to be part of their starting 11. Yusuf Abdurisag on the other hand is looking to add to his goal tally, after scoring his second goal for Qatar on their opener.
Honduras
Honduras is no better than Qatar as they also failed to win their opener in the contest, suffering a 4-0 loss against Mexico. They conceded two goals each in the first and second half of that game, thus, their loss. It was a bad game for them, as they only had one opportunity to try making a shot throughout the game. Additionally, this squad is currently at the bottom of their group standings, having zero points as well, just like Qatar. As this is just their second game, Honduras still have a chance for the next round, only if they could win in this match. However, if they are aiming for the next round, they need to go all-out in this match. Additionally, Honduras needs to address their issues in defense, after conceding four goals on their opener.
Honduras will have to rely on the experiences of Luis Lopez, and Alberth Elis, who are both veterans when it comes to the international stage. Francisco Martinez on the other hand is aiming for his first international appearance through this match.
Prediction:
Draw
Odds: -0.93
Ready to play?
You may place your bets for the CONCACAF Gold Cup match between Qatar and Honduras at Nova88, Asia’s largest and most trusted Online Casino Malaysia. Join and play now!
