Jamaica and Canada lock horns in the quarter-finals of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Friday. Will it be the Reggae Boyz or the Canucks that secure a place in the Last Four?
Jamaica v Canada Predictions
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We have reached the knockout stages of the 2017 Gold Cup, with the eight remaining nations battling it out for the right to lift the trophy on July 27.
Jamaica, who reached the final two years ago, continue their quest to go one step better after going unbeaten on the way to finishing second in Group C.
The Reggae Boyz had Darren Mattocks to thank against El Salvador, as his penalty cancelled out Nelson Bonilla’s earlier effort and salvaged a 1-1 draw.
That was Mattocks’ second goal of the tournament and it may be worth a punt on the Portland Timbers continuing his momentum by finding the net again at any time here.
Jamaica have lost just once after 90 minutes in five matches and that will stand them in good stead against Canada, who are unbeaten in six.
The Canucks are appearing at the quarter-final stage for the first time in four attempts after finishing second behind Costa Rica in Group A following the 0-0 draw with Honduras.
Both nations come into this quarter-final off the back of two consecutive draws and, as is so often the case come the knockout stages of international football, we can expect a close and cagey contest on Friday.
Three of the last four meetings between the nations have resulted in a 1-0 scoreline and, with a low-scoring clash the most likely outcome here, it is certainly worth a punt on another one occurring either way in Arizona.
Jamaica v Canada Stats
- Three of the last four meetings between the nations have ended with a 1-0 scoreline
- Jamaica have suffered just one defeat after 90 minutes in their last five matches
- Canada are unbeaten in each of their last six matches
- The Canadians are appearing in the quarter-finals for the first time in four attempts