Prediction Guatemala vs Suriname 2026 – Betting Tips for the WC Qualification Concacaf on 19/11/2025

A tense CONCACAF clash with much at stake

Guatemala welcome Suriname on 19 November in what promises to be a high-stakes Round 3 fixture of the 2026 World Cup qualifying series. The numbers paint a clear picture: Suriname sit top of the group, unbeaten through five matches with nine points, while Guatemala trail in third with five points and a mixed run of results. The recent meetings between these two sides ended in a 1-1 draw on 10 October, so despite Suriname’s current momentum this will not be a walkover on paper.

Form, momentum and recent flashes

Suriname arrive brimming with confidence after a statement 4-0 win over El Salvador just days ago. That emphatic victory — and the standout performance of Richonell Margaret, who picked up the best player rating in that match — underlines Suriname’s growing attacking threat. Across the campaign Suriname have scored eight goals and conceded just three, boasting four clean sheets and an unbeaten record that will test Guatemala’s resilience.

Guatemala’s recent form is less consistent. They suffered a narrow 2-3 home defeat to Panama in their last outing, a game where R. Muñoz was the best-rated Guatemalan despite the loss. Guatemala have managed only one win from five group matches and carry a negative goal difference, scoring five and conceding six. Their attacking output at home is notable — 12 goals recorded in home fixtures during the campaign — but defensive lapses and an uneven string of results mean home advantage may not be enough.

Tactical clues emerge from the teams’ statistics: Suriname average more attacks and dangerous attacks per match (89.11 attacks, 56.22 dangerous) than Guatemala (80.33 attacks, 49 dangerous), while also registering more clean sheets. Both teams have produced draws fairly often, but Suriname’s ability to turn draws into wins and keep a tight defence makes them the steadier side.

Match outlook and key considerations

Expect Suriname to sit with confidence, pressing for control in midfield and creating the clearer chances, as recent shot and attack metrics suggest. Guatemala will lean on home energy and a history of goals in home fixtures, but have to tighten up at the back to avoid being punished by Suriname’s forward thrusts. The h2h stalemate earlier in the round shows this can be competitive; yet the momentum and defensive solidity tilt the balance.

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Betting suggestion: Based on form, team statistics and the latest market pricing, the best single-market pick is a 1X2 selection: Suriname to win. Bookmakers price the away victory at around 2.12, reflecting Suriname’s unbeaten run, superior attack and defensive reliability. Treat this as a value play rather than a heavy gamble — consider a sensible stake and, if you prefer goal markets, back Suriname with a modest stake in a combo such as “Suriname win + Over 1.5 goals” for slightly enhanced value.