Canada will host Suriname at BMO Field on Wednesday in the second leg of their CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final tie.

The Canadians secured a narrow 1-0 victory in the first leg, setting up a decisive clash as they aim to reach the semi-finals of the competition.

Match Preview

Canada have been one of the form teams in CONCACAF over the past year, winning 13 of their last 16 competitive matches.

They reached the semi-finals of the 2023 Copa America, narrowly missing out on a bronze medal, and will be eager to make amends by advancing in the Nations League.

Suriname, on the other hand, have struggled against the region’s powerhouses, losing all six of their previous meetings with Canada, the USA, and Mexico while scoring just once.

However, they did managed to claim a narrow loss in the first leg of this tie, showcasing their ability to frustrate the opposition.

Canada come into this match unbeaten in their last four games, winning three of those fixtures. They have kept two clean sheets in their previous three competitive outings, highlighting their defensive solidity.

Suriname have been more inconsistent, winning two, drawing one, and losing two of their last five matches in all competitions.

Head-to-Head

In the three previous competitive meetings between Canada and Suriname, the Canadians have emerged victorious on each occasion, outscoring their opponents by a combined margin of 7-1.

Team News

Canada will be without the services of star winger Alphonso Davies, who is sidelined due to fatigue. However, they can still call upon the likes of Jonathan David and Cyle Larin, who have 30 goals each for the national team.

Suriname have made several changes to their starting lineup, with Stefano Denswil, Justin Lonwijk, and Djevencio van der Kust all earning their first senior call-ups.

Predicted Starting Line-ups

Canada: (5-3-2)

Crepeau;

Ahmed, Johnston, Waterman, Bombito, Laryea;

Eustaquio, Choiniere, Shaffelburg;

Larin, David

Suriname: (4-2-3-1)

Vaessen;

Van Gelderen, Abena, Denswil, Haps;

Malone, Pinas;

Becker, Paal, Lonwijk;

Vlijter

Prediction

Canada’s experience and quality should prove too much for Suriname in this second leg, despite the visitors’ impressive performance in the first match.

The Canadians have a strong defensive record and will be motivated to atone for their disappointment at last year’s Nations League.

While Suriname may pose a threat on the counter-attack, we expect Canada to control the tempo and secure a comfortable 2-0 victory to advance to the semi-finals.

• Score Prediction: Canada 2-0 Suriname

Betting Tips

– Canada to win
– Over 2.5 goals
– Jonathan David to score anytime
– Both teams to score – No