In the third round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on June 25, 2025, the national teams of Canada and El Salvador will face off. Marsh’s side only needs to avoid losing to guarantee qualification for the playoffs.
Our Prediction for Canada vs El Salvador
In 2022, Canada finally returned to the World Cup, though they lost all their matches there. However, that was followed by new successes, confirming the team’s solid current level: a Copa America semifinal last year and third place in the Nations League in the spring. A spot at the 2026 World Cup is already secured, so in June they played a friendly tournament, confidently beating Ukraine and drawing 0-0 with Ivory Coast.
The El Salvador national team won five of their six matches in the Nations League in 2024. However, their results in subsequent friendlies weren’t as strong. In June’s qualifiers, after a 3-0 away victory against Anguilla, they were limited to a draw at home with Suriname. Still, both teams assuredly advanced to the next round of qualifying.
At the Gold Cup, Jesse Marsch’s side started against Honduras in Vancouver and convincingly defeated what seemed to be a strong opponent, 6-0. They then faced Curaçao, ending in a goalless draw. The Central American side began against Advocaat’s team, with both sides failing to score for a 0-0 result. In the second round, they lost to their neighbors with no chance, 0-2.
Canada vs El Salvador: Key Stats & Trends
Canada have won three of their last five matches.
On average, Canada score 1.9 goals and concede 0.7 goals per match.
40% of Canada’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.6 goals per game.
El Salvador have drawn four of their last six matches.
On average, El Salvador score 1.3 goals and concede 0.9 goals per match.
50% of El Salvador’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.2 goals per game.
Canada vs El Salvador: Probable Starting Lineups
Canada (probable lineup): St. Clair – Laryea, Waterman, de Fougerolles, Sigur – Ahmed, Choinière, Saliba, Buchanan – David, Oluwaseyi
El Salvador (probable lineup): Martinez – Larin, Cortes, Molina, Tamacas – Portillo, Alvarez, Enriquez, Ortiz, Ordas – Alexander Gil
Head-to-Head: Canada vs El Salvador
Canada have won all three of the last official meetings, although they did lose a friendly in 2017.
Free Prediction for Canada vs El Salvador
David and company only need a draw, but this is an opponent they should beat, and as favorites, they are well-positioned to do so (odds – 1.62).
