[Napoleon Solo]

Jamaica v Costa Rica 3.88 3.69 2.00
El Salvador v Canada 3.20 3.28 2.50

Jamaica v Costa Rica doesn't really interest me here, Jamaica were quite poor against Canada, while Costa Rica can be a bit hit-and-miss away from the confines of their national stadium, especially with their missing players.

El Salvador do interest me against Canada. I had a bet on them beating the Ticos in the first round, and I think they can do the same against Canada. El Salvador produced some great attacking play against Costa Rica and a can do so against a Canadian team that are perhaps a class below them. Canada came out on top against Jamaica thanks to a resolute defensive display, but their attacking play is a little blunt at the moment, especially with star player Dwayne De Rosario missing.

El Salvador to beat Canada @ 3.20 (William Hill) - 2 points


Haiti v Grenada1.86 3.46 4.90
USA v Honduras 1.42 4.75 9.00

Haiti controlled large chunks of the game against Honduras, but were undone by a silly free-kick given away near their corner flag. The Hondurans didn't look anywhere near as good as they can be, either as they're missing four of their best players or because of the distraction of the political situation back home. In the other game, the USA, made up of mainly MLS players completely outplayed the minnows from Grenada.

I think Grenada may be being slightly underrated here. They were trounced by a decent young USA side, but this is a game they'll have their best chance of winning. I am quite tempted by a bet on Grenada here.

USA have never lost a Gold Cup game on US soil and the way Honduras played in their first game they really shouldn't have any problems here. However, if Honduras can play to their potential they could have a chance against a young American side.


Guadeloupe v Nicaragua 1.86 3.31 4.20
Mexico v Panama 1.37 4.75 9.00

I'm all over this Guadeloupe price, they played really well against Panama and deservedly came away with the victory. Nicaragua did very little but defend in their defeat to Mexico. If they do that against Guadeloupe, they'll eventually be picked apart. Even if Nicaragua think they have a chance against Guadeloupe and try and play, Guadeloupe should have far too much class.

Guadeloupe to beat Nicaragua @ 1.86 (Sportbet) - 4 points
Guadeloupe -1 EH @ 3.60 (Bet365) - 1 point

Mexico should have the beating of Panama in the final second round game.