The 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup's group stage continues on Saturday, July 1 with a Group D clash between Guatemala and Canada.
- Guatemala vs Canada Match Info
- Guatemala vs Canada Odds & Spread
- Guatemala vs Canada Prediction & Pick
- Guatemala vs Canada Betting Trends
- Guatemala vs Canada Best Bet
Guatemala vs Canada Match Info
2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage
Guatemala vs. Canada
Date:'Saturday, July 1, 2023
Time:'9:30 p.m. ET
Venue:'Shell Energy Stadium – Houston, Texas
Coverage:'FOX
Guatemala aims to keep the ball rolling after squeezing out a 1-0 victory over Cuba on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Canada is coming off a 2-2 draw with Guadeloupe that saw the Canadians close to victory, only to give up a goal in the 93rd minute.
Guatemala vs Canada Odds & Spread
Moneyline:'GUA: (+700) | CAN: (-340) | Draw (+410)
Spread:'GUA: +1 (+230) | CAN: -1 (-105)
Total:'2.5 – Over: (-136) | Under: (-102)
Team to Score the First Goal:'GUA: (+290) | CAN: (-340) I NO GOALS: (+1400)
Cana da enters this contest as the favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 9:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Over being favored at -136 odds.
Guatemala vs Canada Prediction & Pick
If Canada wants to notch its first group stage win, Guatemala is the perfect opponent. Although the two countries haven't squared off in eight years, Canada dominated the most recent matchups, winning three straight meetings against Guatemala 5-0 on aggregate.
And while Guatemala looked good against the lifeless Cuban team, the Canadians will prove to be a more challenging threat. Canada proved its worth b y competing in the CONCACAF Nations League FInal and likely would've won had it faced any other country aside from the United States.
Determined to make a statement after its tie with Guadeloupe, look for Canada to decisively defeated Guatemala.
Final Score Prediction:'Canada: 2 | Guatemala: 0
Guatemala vs Canada Betting Trends
– Guatemala has never won the CONCACAF Gold Cup or made it to the finals.
– Canada has won the CONCACAF Gold Cup once (2000).
– Guatemala is 2-0-3 (W-D-L) in its las t five matches.
– Canada is 3-1-1 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
– Canada is 3-0-1 (W-D-L) in its last four matchups against Cuba.
Guatemala vs Canada Best Bet
Canada shouldn't have a problem covering the spread Saturday. Canada's offense is the superior one in this matchup, averaging two goals in its last five outings. On the flip side, Guatemala has only scored twice in its last five games, getting shut out three times.
Additionally, Guatemala has been held scoreless in each of the last three tilts between these countries. As long as Canada starts strong, winning by multiple goals is a realistic expectation.