Honduras and Haiti face off in a crucial showdown for Group C supremacy

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Honduras and Haiti face off in a crucial showdown for Group C supremacy

The upcoming match between Honduras and Haiti marks a significant event in the CONCACAF Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This clash is set to take place on Monday at Estadio José de la Paz Herrera Uclés in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Both teams come into this match with high expectations, eager to assert their dominance in Group C.

Honduras and Haiti: A Crucial Showdown for Group C Supremacy

Honduras currently occupies second place in Group C. The team has accumulated five points so far, with an unbeaten record consisting of one win and two draws. Their last match ended in a goalless draw against Costa Rica. Honduras aims to continue a positive trend against Haiti, having remained unbeaten in their last four qualifying encounters with them.

Recent Performances

  • Honduras: Recent results include one win and two draws, scoring two goals and conceding none in their last match against Costa Rica.
  • Haiti: The team achieved a convincing 3-0 victory over Nicaragua, led by Duckens Nazon, who is the campaign’s top scorer with six goals.

Haiti’s record in Group C mirrors that of Honduras, with five points and an unbeaten streak of their own. This match also presents an opportunity for Haiti to solidify its position as the group leader based on goal differential.

Historical Context

This match will mark the 20th all-time meeting between Honduras and Haiti. Historically, Honduras has had the upper hand, leading the series with 13 wins, five losses, and one draw. In World Cup qualifying play, Honduras has been particularly strong at home, winning previous qualifiers against Haiti by identical 4-0 scorelines.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Matches Played Honduras Wins Draws Haiti Wins Goals Scored by Honduras Goals Scored by Haiti
19 13 1 5 36 14

The teams last faced each other in this round on September 5, where they played to a 0-0 stalemate. With the countdown to Monday’s clash, fans can expect a thrilling match as both teams vie for supremacy in Group C.

Road Ahead

As they prepare for this crucial encounter, Honduras looks to capitalize on their home advantage. Haiti, on the other hand, seeks to extend its unbeaten road campaign, which has included three wins and a draw. The outcome of this match could have significant implications for both teams as they push toward the World Cup.