Guatemala vs Jamaica Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinal (Expect a Hard-Fought Battle)

The 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup continues on Sunday with an exciting quarterfinals showdown between Guatemala and Jamaica at TQL Stadium.

Guatemala vs Jamaica Match Info

2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinal
Guatemala vs. Jamaica
Date: Sunday, July 9, 2023
Time: 5 p.m. ET
Venue: TQL Stadium — Cincinnati, OH
Coverage: Fox Sports

The group stage of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup is now completed, meaning the knockout stage is ready to begin. Guatemala finished atop Group D with a 2-1-0 (W-D-L) record, while Jamaica finished second in Group A with an identical 2-1-0 (W-D-L) record. Which team will earn a semifinals spot?

Guatemala vs Jamaica Odds & Spread

All CONCACAF Gold Cup betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline: GUAT: (+390) | JAM: (-145) | Draw (+240)
Spread: GUAT: +1 (+100) | JAM: -1 (+230)
Total: 2.5 – Over: (+116) | Under: (-164)
Team to Score the First Goal: GUAT: (+190) | JAM: (-180) I NO GOALS: (+700)

Jamaica enters this contest as the clear favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 5 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Under favored at -164 odds.

Guatemala vs Jamaica Betting Trends

- Guatemala is 3-1-1 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
- Jamaica is 2-1-2 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
- Guatemala has never won the CONCACAF Gold Cup or made it to the finals.
- Jamaica has made it to the CONCACAF Gold Cup final twice, most recently in 2017.
- Guatemala defeated Jamaica 2-1 in the most recent matchup in 2012.

Guatemala vs Jamaica Prediction & Pick

Soccer fans are in for a treat on Sunday as both Guatemala and Jamaica looked great in the group stage. Guatemala leaned on its defensive prowess to secure points as it posted two clean sheets. On the other side, Jamaica relied on its offensive power, racking up 10 goals in the three matches.

These countries haven't met on the pitch since 2012, either, so it's not even worth diving into the background of this head-to-head series. Guatemala was overlooked in Group D and proved everyone wrong, so taking on the role of an underdog is something manager Luis Tena's team is quite used to.

That mentality should lead Guatemala to force extra time in this one before Jamaica ultimately wins.

Final Score Prediction: Guatemala: 1 | Jamaica: 2

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Guatemala vs Jamaica Best Bet

Guatemala is a team that got by in the group stage thanks to its ability to adjust. It took notice of the game its opponent wanted to play and leaned into it. That was clear in a 0-0 defensive battle against Canada and a 3-2 offensive clash against Guadeloupe. Jamaica's strength is its attack, so Guatemala will have to score here. It helps that Jamaica has conceded a goal in seven of its last nine matches.

Bet: Guatemala Over 0.5 Goals (-140)

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