Martinique – Nicaragua Predictions (09.07.2017)
Martinique - Nicaragua Predictions
Nicaragua and Martinique face one of the most exotic and 'unknown' duels in this first day of the CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage. It will be the first duel in the history of these two selections so modest. Martinique leaves with the 'Cinderella' sign in a group that, in addition to Nicaragua, Panama and the United States, It will be the fifth time I participate in this tournament. Nicaragua on the other hand faces its second participation (the first was in 2009), where it fell in its three matches, against Mexico (2-0), Guadalupe (2-0) and Panama (4-0). The background gives Martinique a favorite, but the current state of Nicaragua invites optimism, especially since Henry Duarte took over the team. The last two defeats of Martinique against Curaçao and French Guiana make us bet for a Nicaraguan victory or at least a draw.
Nicaragua comes from putting the ropes against Bolivia (3-2) and drawing against Curacao.
Martinique has lost its last two matches, against Curaçao and French Guiana.
Nicaragua has climbed 17 places in the recent update of the FIFA ranking.
Since Henry Duarte took over the Nicaraguan bench, the level of his team has improved markedly.
Over 1.5 goals @ 1.51
