Curacao vs Trinidad and Tobago Match Preview Prediction and Team News
Curacao is set to face Trinidad and Tobago in a crucial World Cup 2026 qualifying match. The encounter will take place at Stadion Ergilio Hato on Tuesday night. Both teams are competing for a spot in the World Cup, with Curacao currently leading Group B of the CONCACAF qualifiers.
Match Overview
After three matches, Curacao tops the group with seven points. In contrast, Trinidad and Tobago comes in third with four points. Their recent performance included a 2-0 victory over Bermuda, while Curacao also won 2-0 against Jamaica.
Recent performances
- Curacao has won two recent matches without conceding a goal.
- Trinidad and Tobago’s victory over Bermuda marked an improvement, as they generated four big chances compared to Bermuda’s one.
- Curacao is unbeaten in their last 12 home matches, winning eight of those fixtures.
- Trinidad and Tobago ended a six-match winless streak with their recent win.
Team News
Curacao is expected to maintain a similar lineup to the one that defeated Jamaica. Key players include:
- Jurien Gaari
- Armando Obispo
- Leandro Bacuna
- Jurgen Locadia
Trinidad and Tobago’s lineup may feature:
- Denzil Smith as goalkeeper
- Levi Garcia leading the attack
- Dante Sealy and Tyrese Spicer as wingers
Head-to-Head Record
In previous encounters, Trinidad and Tobago won two of their last three matches against Curacao. However, the teams played to a 0-0 draw in June. Trinidad and Tobago will look to improve their recent record, having lost eight of their last 13 away matches.
Prediction
Given Curacao’s solid form at home, they are favored to win this match. A predicted scoreline might be Curacao 2, Trinidad and Tobago 1, considering the strengths of both teams and the competitive environment.
