Canada and Honduras will meet in the first round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Wednesday, 18 June.
Will we see an easy win for Canada as expected or can Honduras cause an upset? Read our Canada vs Honduras prediction and preview to learn more about this match.
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Canada vs Honduras prediction: A comfortable win for the hosts
Key stats
- Canada have conceded at least one goal in three of their last four matches.
- The hosts have won five of their last seven games in all competitions.
- Honduras have been in good form, but they had to go through the qualifiers to reach the 2025 Gold Cup.
Correct score prediction: Canada 3-1 Honduras
While Canada are missing one of their best players Alphonso Davies, they are one of the best teams at the 2025 Gold Cup and have a very potent duo of forwards that should provide them with many goals.
With that in mind, we can see Canada winning this match in front of their fans, while scoring multiple times against Honduras, who should be able to score at least once themselves.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Canada the clear favourites
- HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.40%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.20%
- AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.30%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at these Canada vs Honduras odds, we can see that the hosts are the expected winners and by a pretty big margin.
This is hardly a surprise considering the quality of both teams, along with the fact that Canada are hosting the tournament, along with the United States.
Don’t forget to check out more of our best betting tips and predictions after you’ve dissected our Sao Paulo vs Vasco da Gama predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: A close matchup lately
We saw a couple of wins for Canada in their last five meetings with Honduras, along with one loss and two draws. Meanwhile, Honduras have the advantage when it comes to the overall H2H record between these teams: 12-6-9.
CONCACAF Nations League 29/03/23
Canada
Honduras
CONCACAF Nations League 14/06/22
Honduras
Canada
North & Central America - World Cup Qualifying 28/01/22
Honduras
Canada
Central America - World Cup Qualifying 03/09/21
Canada
Honduras
CONCACAF Gold Cup 15/07/17
Canada
Honduras
Canada preview: Can they meet the expectations this time?
After a disappointing performance at the 2023 Gold Cup, where they were eliminated by the USA in the quarter-finals, Canada will look to improve this time around. Along with the United States, they are once again hosting the tournament and they are one of the main candidates to go all the way.
Alphonso Davies is slated to miss this tournament due to a cruciate ligament tear, while Sam Adekugbe is also out after suffering an injury in Canada's last match against Ivory Coast.
Predicted lineup: Crepeau (GK), Laryea, Waterman, Cornelius, Bassong, Buchanan, Kone, Eustaquio, Shaffelburg, David & Larin
CONCACAF Nations League 23/03/25
W
USA
1
Canada
2
CONCACAF Nations League 21/03/25
L
Mexico
2
Canada
0
CONCACAF Nations League 20/11/24
W
Suriname
0
Canada
3
CONCACAF Nations League 15/11/24
W
Suriname
0
Canada
1
International Match 15/10/24
W
Panama
1
Canada
2
Honduras preview: Hoping for a good performance against the hosts
Last time around Honduras failed to get out of the group stage at the 2023 Gold Cup, so reaching the knockout stages this time is the primary goal. Considering their group with El Salvador and Curacao, in addition to Canada, Honduras will have a good chance to reach this goal, but their opening match against one of the best teams in the tournament could set the tone for their other matches.
Rigoberto Rivas and Denil Maldonado were late scratches from the Honduras squad due to injuries, with Dixon Ramirez and Luis Santamaria called up to replace them.
Predicted lineup: Menjivar (GK), Najar, Montes, Martinez, Rosales, Flores, Palma, Arriaga, Lozano, Rodriguez & Quioto
CONCACAF Gold Cup Qualifying 26/03/25
W
Bermuda
0
Honduras
2
CONCACAF Gold Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
W
Bermuda
3
Honduras
5
International Match 16/03/25
L
Guatemala
2
Honduras
1
CONCACAF Nations League 20/11/24
L
Mexico
4
Honduras
0
CONCACAF Nations League 16/11/24
W
Mexico
0
Honduras
2
Player to watch: Jonathan David
The 25-year-old forward had another good season with Lille and he might be on the move this summer, but for now, he'll try to help Canada win the 2025 Gold Cup.
David has been in good form with the national team in 2025, scoring three goals in four appearances, bringing his total to 34 goals in Canadian jersey as he further cements his place at the top of the list of the team's best scorers ever.