Prediction Antigua and Barbuda vs Aruba 2025 – Betting Tips for the Friendly International on 12/11/2025

Match preview: Minor rivals meet at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium

Antigua and Barbuda host Aruba in a low-key but intriguing Friendly International at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound on 12/11/2025. The venue, modest in size with a 10,000 capacity, will stage a meeting between two Caribbean sides trying to arrest worrying run of form. On paper this should be a tight, competitive affair — both nations arrive having endured difficult recent results — but the balance of recent performances hints that Aruba might just have the sharper edge.

Recent form and what the numbers say

Antigua and Barbuda arrive with a bleak trend: ten recent results that read L-L-D-L-L-L-L-L-L-D and a summary showing zero wins, two draws and eight defeats. Their last outing ended in a 2-0 loss to Honduras in WC qualifying, a fixture where Shahoi Dorsett stood out with a standout 9.08 rating despite the defeat. Antigua’s home results in 2024–25 have included a heavy 5-0 loss to the Dominican Republic and narrow reversals to Bermuda and Cuba; the pattern is clear — they are bleeding goals and struggling to convert chances.

Aruba’s recent ledger is marginally better: one win, two draws and seven defeats in the last ten. They were hammered 5-0 by Haiti in June, but also collected a 2-1 victory over Cambodia and a 1-1 draw with Barbados that demonstrates they can both find the net and compete. Aruba’s last match saw Terence Groothusen top ratings for his side. The away-side statistics available indicate a team that can generate shots and create chances — numbers such as eight total shots with five on target in sample matches suggest an attacking intent that could trouble an out-of-form Antigua defence.

A look at the head-to-head history shows the teams have traded blows in the past: their 2019 Nations League clash finished 2-3, underlining that these fixtures can produce goals and drama.

Tactical outlook and key talking points

Expect Aruba to approach this game with confidence on the ball and a willingness to press Antigua’s vulnerable defensive lines. Antigua, for all their home advantage, will need to shore up at the back and find a cutting edge going forward — something they have lacked across recent friendlies and qualifiers. The clash could well tilt on which side manages to convert the few clear chances that do arise.

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Betting suggestion

Given the contrasting trajectories — Antigua’s run of defeats and Aruba’s slightly more productive recent displays and shot metrics — the clearest market to target is the 1X2. Backing Aruba to win carries value: they look likelier to break down an inconsistent Antigua back line and have shown they can find the net on their travels. Always manage stakes responsibly and consider line-ups before placing your bet.