In an intriguing competition for promotion, Trinidad and Tobago host Nicaragua on March 27 at the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet in the 2022-23 CONCACAF Nations League. With 13 points, Nicaragua leads Group C, one point ahead of Trinidad, which is in second place. Nicaragua will advance to League A of the competition if their match on the final day is a draw.
The Soca Fighters need to win to get advancement in front of their Focal American opponents and will feel sure of their possibilities following their most recent win. In a 3-0 victory, Angus Eve’s team dominated Bahamas. All three points were secured for the island nation by goals from Kareem Moses, Joevin Jones, and Ryan Telfer. Trinidad has won four of their next five games after losing their first one.
On the same day, Nicaragua defeated Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 4-1. The Pinoleros scored goals through Steven Smith, Juan Barrera, Matias Moldskred, and Francisco Flores.
Prediction
It’s hard to predict this matchup. Both teams have performed admirably throughout the campaign and are competing for promotion. Although the Soca Warriors have performed admirably and will give Nicaragua a hard time, they are clearly a dangerous team.
Nicaragua won the first match, but this one could be much closer and end in a draw in favor of the Pinoles. Prediction: Nicaragua beats Trinidad and Tobago 1-1.
Head-to-Head
- The two teams have met five times, with Trinidad and Tobago winning two and losing one of those matches.
- In their first Nations League match of the season, Nicaragua defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2-1, marking their first victory in the competition.
- The visitors have ended a four-game losing streak by winning two of their last three games.
- Nicaragua has scored the most goals in the Nations League this season, surpassing Haiti with 14 goals.
- The hosts have not given up a goal in four games.
- In seven games, Nicaragua has only kept one clean sheet.
Team news
In Matchday 6 of Group C in League B of the Concacaf Nations League 2022-2023, Trinidad and Tobago will face Nicaragua. Everything you need to know about this game can be found here, including when, where, and how to watch it online in the United States via live streaming.
Because the contest between these two rivals will determine who is promoted and will participate in the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup and who will be left with second place, which will allow them to advance to the Playoffs for this competition, it is the most transcendental game that group C of League B will play.
Lineup
| Nicaragua | ||
| G | D. Forvis | |
| D | J. Quijano | |
| D | C. Gutierrez | |
| M | Ó. Acevedo | |
| D | H. Niño | |
| M | J. Barrera | |
| M | C. Reyes | |
| M | M. Moldskred | |
| A | B. López | |
| A | A. Smith | |
| A | B. Bonilla |
| Trinidad and Tobago | ||
| G | M. Phillip | |
| D | 4 | S. Bateau |
| D | A. David | |
| D | K. Moses | |
| D | S. Gomez | |
| D | T. Hodge | |
| D | 16 | K. Julien |
| M | 23 | L. Paul |
| M | J. Rochford | |
| M | D. Phillips | |
| A | L. Garcia |
Betting Tips
Result: Goals that go over or under 2.5: Both teams to score under 2.5: Yes
Where to watch
This 2022-2023 Concacaf Nations League match between Nicaragua and Trinidad and Tobago will be broadcast on Fubo (free trial) and Paramount+ in the United States. Different choices: TUDN.com, TUDN.USA, and TUDN App