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Suriname

vs

Guatemala

KickoffFriday 2 October 2026, 11:00pm

VenueDr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion

CompetitionCONCACAF Nations League

Suriname have been quietly building something real in CONCACAF football, and this fixture feels like a genuine milestone moment for them. Back to back wins in the Nations League A group stage have put them top of Group B, and Henk Fraser’s side now have the chance to all but seal their place in the knockout rounds for the first time at this level. That is not a small thing for a country still finding its feet among the big boys of the region.

Guatemala come into this with some serious momentum of their own though. A 6-0 demolition of El Salvador last time out announced them as a team not to be taken lightly, and Luis Fernando Tena’s men know that a win here would set them up perfectly ahead of the reverse fixture. Top of the group is genuinely up for grabs, and that makes this one a lot more interesting than the scoreline in their previous meetings might suggest.

Suriname vs Guatemala Match Details

The fixture takes place at the Franklin Essed Stadion in Paramaribo, Suriname’s home ground, with both sides competing in Group B of the CONCACAF Nations League A. Top spot in the group is the prize on offer, and for Suriname in particular, a home win here would be a historic achievement in terms of Nations League progression. Guatemala, who began their Nations League journey back in League C and have worked their way up through the divisions, know that this away leg gives them a chance to do the damage before hosting Suriname in the second leg.

Team News

Fraser has been handed the ideal preparation scenario here. Suriname go into this one with a fully available squad, no injuries and no suspensions to worry about, which means he can pick his strongest possible side. Guatemala have not had any significant absences flagged either, and Tena looks set to name a strong lineup after that thrilling win over El Salvador.

• Suriname have no injury or suspension concerns and can pick from a full squad
• Justin Lonwijk has given Fraser a selection dilemma after scoring as a substitute in the last outing, having also netted in the opening game
• Guatemala’s William Fajardo scored a hat trick against El Salvador and is expected to keep his place
• Both Rubio Rubin and Darwin Lom got on the scoresheet last time and are likely to start again

Predicted Lineups

Fraser is expected to shift slightly in formation compared to the Honduras game, but the core of the side stays the same. Etienne Vaessen starts in goal behind a back four of Liam Van Gelderen, Radinio Balker, Myenty Abena and Shaquille Pinas. The big decision is Lonwijk, who has essentially forced his way into the starting eleven with back to back goals off the bench. He should pair with Gyrano Kerk up front in what shapes up as a compact attacking unit.

Tena is in the privileged position of not wanting to change a thing. The 4-4-2 that dismantled El Salvador looked sharp and well drilled, so expect the same shape and largely the same personnel. Fajardo keeps his spot after that hat trick, and the strike partnership of Rubin and Lom offers genuine physicality and movement.

• Suriname: Vaessen; Van Gelderen, Balker, Abena, Pinas; Jubitana, Zand, Kenneth, Margaret; Lonwijk, Kerk
• Guatemala: Hagen; Herrera, Pinto, Samayoa, Morales; Santis, Rosales, Aparicio, Fajardo; Lom, Rubin

Recent Form

Suriname’s upward trajectory is genuinely exciting to watch. Winning away to Honduras was a serious result, a road trip to Central America that many sides at this level would struggle with, and they followed it up with a controlled home win over Martinique. Fraser has clearly got his players well organised and they look confident going forward, particularly with Lonwijk hitting form at exactly the right time.

Guatemala’s recent history makes for more complicated reading. They came into this group stage off the back of four defeats on the bounce, which is the kind of run that can really knock the stuffing out of a squad. That opening loss to Jamaica in this very competition felt like more of the same, but what happened against El Salvador shifted the mood entirely. Six goals, clinical finishing, and a real statement of intent. The question is whether that was a genuine turning point or a one off against limited opposition.

The contrast in form trajectories is interesting. Suriname are building steadily and playing with confidence, while Guatemala had a dramatic spike in performance after a poor run. Tena’s side need to show they can back that up on the road against a team in good nick, and that is far from a given.

Head-to-Head Record

The head to head record here is a big part of the story. Suriname have never beaten Guatemala across the five meetings between the two sides, losing three of them. Two of those five games ended level, and crucially both of the clashes played on Surinamese soil finished all square. That is a record that will be lodged firmly in the back of Fraser’s mind as he sets his team up, because while Suriname are in form, history suggests Guatemala know how to come to Paramaribo and get something.

There is an added bit of needle to this fixture as well. In the previous CONCACAF Nations League cycle, Suriname knocked Guatemala out of the running for the quarter finals on goal difference. The Chapines narrowly missed out because of that, which gives Tena’s players extra motivation to put that right and go one better this time around.

Key Stats

• Suriname are unbeaten in their last two Nations League A games, winning both, while Guatemala lost their opening game before that stunning 6-0 against El Salvador
• Suriname have never beaten Guatemala in five previous meetings, with two of those five games ending all square, both played in Suriname
• Guatemala’s recent form shows a swing of extremes, four defeats before this campaign, then a 6-0 win, making them genuinely difficult to predict

Suriname vs Guatemala Betting Tips

This one has more going on under the surface than the group standings alone suggest. Suriname’s form is solid and they have the home advantage, but that head to head record cannot be ignored, and a Guatemala side that just put six past El Salvador is not coming here to park the bus. Goals feel likely, and I would not be surprised if this finishes closer than the hosts would like.

Corners Prediction

Suriname like to get forward and use width, and Guatemala’s 4-4-2 tends to generate a fair amount of wide play and set piece situations too. With both sides pushing for a decisive result, I would back this to produce a decent volume of corners. Over 9.5 corners looks appealing.

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) Prediction

Guatemala scored six last time out and carry real threat through Rubin, Lom and Fajardo. Suriname have been scoring freely themselves and have the attacking quality to test any back four at this level. BTTS yes feels like the natural call here, and the head to head record of tight, competitive games supports the idea that neither side will keep a clean sheet.

Correct Score Prediction

Both previous meetings in Suriname ended level, and even with Guatemala’s recent goal glut, I can see this being a close contest. A 1-1 draw feels like the most likely outcome given the head to head patterns and the fact that Suriname, while in form, have never found a way to beat this opponent. Both teams score, neither side dominates. 1-1.

Over and Under Goals Prediction

Guatemala’s big win skews the perception a little, but the previous meetings between these sides have not been high scoring affairs. At the same time, both teams carry genuine attacking threat and there is too much quality going forward to expect a drab affair. Over 1.5 goals feels like a safe line, but I would stop short of backing over 2.5 given the tendency for these two to play out tight games.

Cards Prediction

This fixture has a bit of history to it, with motivation on both sides and something meaningful at stake. Nations League group games at this level can get feisty, particularly when the visiting side feels they have a score to settle after being edged out of the last cycle on goal difference. Over 3.5 cards is worth a look if the price is right, as I expect a competitive, physical encounter with a referee who will have his hands full keeping things under control.

Bet Builder Tip

Both teams carry genuine attacking threat, goals feel inevitable, and the attacking intent from both sides should generate plenty of set piece situations throughout the ninety minutes.

Final Match Prediction

My head says draw. The history between these two sides in Suriname points firmly in that direction, and while Fraser’s team are in better recent form, Guatemala have not come here to make up the numbers. Tena’s side know a win would change the group picture dramatically, and with the return leg coming up shortly after, they will be organised and difficult to break down.

Suriname will push hard for the win that could seal their Nations League A progression, but I think Guatemala’s experience and the added edge that comes from wanting to avenge that goal difference elimination will be enough to earn them at least a point. I am going with 1-1, which keeps the group wide open and sets up a fascinating reverse fixture.

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