Canada vs Honduras: CONCACAF Gold Cup Prediction (18.06.2025)

On Wednesday, June 18 at 09:30 WIB, the national teams of Canada and Honduras will face off at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver in the opening match of Group B of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. El Salvador and Curaçao will also compete in this group for a spot in the playoffs.

In the pre-match outlook for Canada vs Honduras, bookmakers highlight one clear favorite — the tournament co-host, Canada. Betting odds are 1.42 for a Canadian win, 4.70 for a draw, and 7.25 for a Honduran victory. Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.81, indicating an average scoring expectation. Both teams to score is available at 2.05.

Canada

In March, Jesse Marsch’s squad won the bronze medal in the CONCACAF Nations League, and in early June they prepared for the tournament through friendly matches. First, they confidently beat Ukraine 4-2, then drew 0-0 with Ivory Coast — losing in the penalty shootout.

Interestingly, the coaching staff heavily rotated the lineup in both friendlies. Standout players against Ukraine — Jonathan David (Lille), Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal), and Promes David (Royale Union SG) — were not even in the starting eleven against Ivory Coast. It’s unclear whether Marsch has yet to finalize his top lineup or if he’s trying to keep future opponents guessing.

Honduras

Reinaldo Rueda’s team didn’t play friendlies in early June, instead continuing their campaign in the third round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. They defeated the Cayman Islands 1-0 and Antigua and Barbuda 2-0. Although the opposition was relatively weak, Honduras looked solid in that context. However, in the Nations League quarterfinals, they suffered a heavy 0-6 aggregate defeat to Mexico over two legs.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

Since 2021, the teams have met four times. Canada has won twice, and Honduras once. Canadian fans still remember their most recent head-to-head in 2023, where their team won 4-1 at home.

Prediction

Canada enters the tournament opener as the clear favorite. Their preparation has been stronger and more competitive. Playing in front of home fans, they won’t want to slip up. We predict a Canada win with a -1 handicap at odds of 1.67.