The CanMNT vs Trinidad and Tobago Predictions: A Lot on the Line

Of course, there are questions about Biello and if he can coach at the national team level permanently. Winning this game against Trinidad though is the only way he can keep himself in this conversation, and even then, it is not a guarantee. Furthermore, it looks like Stephen Eustáquio will be captain for Saturday’s game against Trinidad and Tobago (source: Matthew Scianitti of TSN).

Another thing to note are the new jerseys being revealed for the Canadian men’s national team. While maybe the jerseys can be a bit better, this is just one of the initiatives Canada has been doing. There is also a new series called “Changing the Guard”, where Canada will do a series of shows for both the women’s and men’s national teams.

Unfortunately, it is not all good news as Jonathan Osorio got injured and was replaced by Liam Fraser.

Trinidad and Tobago (1-1-3)

Trinidad and Tobago was eliminated from the Concacaf Nations League after losing to the USMNT on the road 3-0. As a result, they lost the aggregate by the total score of 4-2, with the Soca Warriors beating the U.S. at home 2-1. This is what their captain, Aubrey David, said about the game against Canada (source: Roneil Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago Newsday):

“With it being a one-off game, we have to give everything. We are 90 minutes away from making history and changing our lives forever,” David told TT Football Association (TTFA) media. “That’s motivation to give everything, to die basically on the field. Anything can happen. We just need to believe in ourselves and try to make history.”

It seems that Trinidad and Tobago are determined to make a name for themselves against Canada. They have a few players playing in Europe. However, what most Canadians might notice is the two CPL players and to a lesser extent, the one MLS player that they have on the roster. These players include Reon Moore, who plays for Pacific FC, Andre Rampersad, who plays for the HFX Wanderers FC, and Ajani Fortune, who is their lone MLS player with Atlanta United FC.

Of the three players playing in Canada and the U.S., Moore might be the one Canada might be most worried about. He is a forward who has scored eight goals in 25 appearances for his country. Rampersad and Fortune will also be players to watch as they both play in the midfield position.

Unlike Canada, Trinidad and Tobago had played two games since losing to the U.S. This was a two-game series against Jamaica, where they lost 1-0 and when they drew in a scoreless draw. Keep in mind that Jamaica did not have their top players in those friendly games against Trinidad and Tobago. However, it does show that the Soca Warriors might be more experienced playing as a team than the CanMNT team.

Predictions and How to Watch The Game

Prediction: CanMNT 3 – Trinidad and Tobago 1

However, Canada has too much firepower in this match. If they play to what they are capable of, they should be able to qualify for Copa América.

For fans wanting to watch the game, it is available live on OneSoccer, Telus, and FuboTV Inc. at 4:00pm ET on Saturday, March 21, 2024 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.