Jamaica vs Canada: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :November 15, 2023 at 4:14 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 1:07 AM

The Reggae Boyz host Les Rouges at their home stadium in the first leg of CONCACAF Nations League Qualifiers.

The first leg of CONCACAF Nations League qualifiers is here between two dynamic teams of Jamaica and Canada. The two teams are going to play in Jamaica and will be doing their best to go to the next stage of the competition. Jamaica always had a flare for attacking, will have to contend with Canada’s strong defensive line.

This matchup promises an interesting combination of attacking skill against defensive tenacity, with players like Leon Bailey & Demarai Gray, while Jonathan David & Alphonso Davies inspiring Canada’s dynamic play. In the world of American football, this match could come down to whose team uses its strategy most efficiently. Let’s go and check out all about these teams!

Kick-off

Saturday, 18th November 2023, 5:30 AM IST; 12:00 AM GMT

Location: National Stadium Independence Park

Form

Jamaica (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-D

Canada (in all competitions): D-D-W-L-L

Players to watch for

Leon Bailey – Jamaica

Bailey offers tremendous attacking ability with his speed and goal-scoring ability. His ability to create opportunities and his ability to play on the wings make him an invaluable asset to Jamaica football team’s attacking strategy. He is the one to watch as Jamaica will be in full flow in their attack at their home stadium itself.

Alphonso Davies – Canada

The Bayern Munich star left-back is a remarkable example of quickness and adaptability. Not only for the club but also for Canada. Alphonso Davies’s technical talent and deft playmaking as a left-back or winger frequently expose defences and greatly help Canada’s attacking incursions. The opposition defenders need to find a tactic to keep Alphonso Davies at bay!

Match facts

This is the sixth time both teams face each other, with almost equal h2h records – two wins each and one draw.
Jamaica vs Canada takes place at Jamaica’s home ground in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals.

Injury and team news

Jamaica will have to deal with injuries to Cory Burke’s groin, which will keep him out of action until late November 2023, and Liam Millar’s calf injury, which will keep him out of action until early December 2023. Concerns are raised about Jamaica’s attacking options due to these medical conditions. As all is going on, Amari’i Bell’s hamstring injury is something to worry for Canada. Both clubs face difficulties as a result of these absences, which affect their tactics and squad depth going into an important game of CONCACAF Nations League.

Head-to-head

Matches: 5

Jamaica: 2

Canada: 2

Draws: 1

Predicted lineup for Jamaica vs Canada

Jamaica Predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Blake; Brown, Lowe, Bernard, Leigh; Lautibeaudiere, Johnson, Decordova-Reid; L Bailey, Nicholson, D Gray

Canada Predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Borjan; Johnston, Cornelius, Miller; Laryea, Eustaquio, Osorio, Alphonso Davies; Kone; J David, Larin

Match predictions for Jamaica vs Canada

It is a big game in the Nations League and it might be fiercely contested, with Canada maybe using their defensive solidity to counter Jamaica’s attacking strength. Both the teams have some of the big names of world football but Jamaica will have the home advantage while Canada has more speed and quality on left and right flanks with a clinical finisher as Jonathan David. The fans are in for a treat as both teams look out to play their best game in quarterfinal first leg.

Jamaica 2 – 1 Canada

Telecast

India – FanCode, MYTV SUPER

UK – CONCACAF GO

US – CBS, Paramount+

Nigeria – SuperSport

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