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Trinidad and Tobago

vs

Antigua and Barbuda

KickoffTuesday 17 November 2026, 12:00am

VenueHasely Crawford Stadium

CompetitionCONCACAF Nations League

Trinidad and Tobago have one hand on a spot in the 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cup Prelims and they know it. The Soca Warriors head into this second leg at the Hasely Crawford Stadium holding a 3-2 advantage from the first meeting, which means a draw is enough to send them through. That is a decent position to be in, but anyone who has watched this side over the past year knows that comfortable is not really a word in their vocabulary right now.

Derek King’s men have been leaking goals at an alarming rate and Antigua and Barbuda are a side that genuinely knows how to find the net. The Benna Boys are not here just to make up the numbers. They scored 13 goals across their last four outings and grabbed a stoppage time goal in the first leg to keep themselves alive. This tie is not done yet, and both sets of supporters know it.

Trinidad and Tobago vs Antigua and Barbuda Match Details

This second leg Play-In tie takes place at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, with a place in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Prelims the prize on offer. Trinidad and Tobago come into this as the home side carrying a one goal aggregate advantage. For context, the Soca Warriors are currently having a rough time in CONCACAF Nations League A, sitting fifth with just one point from four matches, so qualification here would at least give King’s side something to celebrate in what has otherwise been a difficult campaign.

Team News

King has a couple of injury concerns to manage, though the squad looks mostly intact for such a crucial fixture. Here is where things stand heading into the second leg:

• Tyrese Spicer is unavailable through injury for Trinidad and Tobago
• Dante Sealy is also sidelined and will not feature
• Molik Khan impressed in the first leg and should retain his starting place
• Nathaniel James is an option if King wants to change things up in midfield
• Daniel David and Kaihim Thomas could get more minutes in this one
• For Antigua, Kylano Issac and Leroy Graham struggled in the first leg but are expected to keep their places
• Brandon Satchell came off the bench to score in the first leg and Antigua boss Jacques Passy may reward him with a start this time
• Vaughn Jackson is another who could force his way into the Antigua XI from the off

Predicted Lineups

King will likely stick with the shape and personnel that got the job done in the first leg. Molik Khan was the standout performer and there is no reason to drop him. The question is whether King trusts the same front line or makes tweaks knowing Antigua will push forward from the first whistle chasing the aggregate.

Trinidad and Tobago expected XI: Smith; Telfer, Garcia, Joseph, Payne; Khan, Rampersad, Frederick; Gilbert, Gill, Phillip

Passy looks set to continue with a 4-3-3 and the big call is whether Satchell gets the nod from the start after his impact as a substitute. If Passy wants to go for it from minute one, Satchell ahead of Pereira makes a lot of sense. Antigua need to score, and their recent attacking form suggests they have the tools to do it.

Antigua and Barbuda expected XI: Dorsett; Daley, Griffith, Graham, Issac; Pereira, Bramble, Tomlinson; Garro, Bishop, George

Recent Form

Trinidad and Tobago’s Nations League campaign has been grim viewing. One point from four matches, three straight defeats before a 1-1 draw against Curacao, and a back four that has not kept a clean sheet in 14 consecutive matches. That is a run that tells you all you need to know about the defensive fragility King is dealing with. The win over Antigua in the first leg was only their second positive result in that stretch, so confidence is fragile even if the aggregate scoreline looks decent.

That said, there were real signs of character in the first leg. Falling behind to an early own goal and then scoring three before half time showed a side that can respond under pressure. If they can replicate that mentality at home, with a crowd behind them and knowing a draw sends them through, they have enough quality to manage the tie.

Antigua, on the other hand, have been flying in League C. Finishing top of Group B with nine points from four games and 13 goals scored in that run, the Benna Boys arrive in Port of Spain in decent nick. The first leg defeat stings but it was tight, and that Satchell goal right at the death was clearly important for morale. Passy’s side will not sit back.

Head-to-Head Record

History is very firmly on the side of Trinidad and Tobago here. The Soca Warriors have won 13 of the 16 meetings between these two nations, which is a dominant record by any measure. The first leg 3-2 scoreline fits a familiar pattern of Trinidad edging ahead but never entirely shutting the door on Antigua, who have shown over the years they can score against their Caribbean neighbours.

At the Hasely Crawford Stadium in particular, Trinidad will feel this is their fortress and that extra home comfort could be the difference if the tie gets tight in the closing stages. Antigua have beaten Trinidad before, so they will not be overawed, but the weight of that head to head record is a psychological factor worth considering.

Key Stats

• Trinidad and Tobago have not kept a clean sheet in their last 14 matches, a run that will be a serious concern against an Antigua side that has scored 13 goals in four games
• Antigua need to overturn a one goal deficit, meaning they need to outscore Trinidad by two goals to go through on aggregate
• Trinidad have won 13 of 16 all time meetings between these sides, including the first leg

Trinidad and Tobago vs Antigua and Barbuda Betting Tips

The aggregate situation shapes everything here. Trinidad know a draw is enough and will likely set up with that in mind once they get into the match, but their inability to keep clean sheets means Antigua will almost certainly find a way to score. The betting angles here point towards goals at both ends, a low to mid scoring affair, and a home win that is competitive rather than comfortable.

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) Prediction

Yes. Backing BTTS here feels like a near certainty given Trinidad have not kept a clean sheet in 14 matches and Antigua have been scoring freely. Passy’s side will push forward from the start needing to overturn the deficit, and even if Trinidad are cautious, their defence has shown it cannot hold firm for 90 minutes.

Correct Score Prediction

Trinidad and Tobago 2-1 Antigua and Barbuda feels right. The Soca Warriors have enough at home to score twice, Antigua will get one back, but the home side does just enough to progress. It mirrors the aggregate pattern of the first leg and suits the way both sides have been playing.

Cards Prediction

With so much riding on this fixture and an Antigua side that will be pressing hard to overturn a deficit, expect some feisty moments. Both sets of players will be competing intensely for a place in the Gold Cup Prelims, and that kind of pressure tends to produce niggly fouls and yellow cards. Backing over three cards in this one looks decent value.

First Goalscorer Prediction

Molik Khan is the pick here. He was the standout performer in the first leg and looks like the player Trinidad build through in midfield. His energy and willingness to arrive late into attacking positions make him a threat, and if Trinidad get the first goal here the tie is as good as over.

Over and Under Goals Prediction

Over 2.5 goals. Both teams have shown they can score and both have shown they struggle to defend consistently. Antigua need goals to stay alive in the tie, Trinidad will want to put the game to bed early, and the first leg produced five goals between them. Getting past two and a half strikes again seems very likely.

Bet Builder Tip

A home win with both teams scoring and the game going over 2.5 goals ties together everything the form and context of this fixture is pointing towards.

Final Match Prediction

Trinidad and Tobago have enough here to get the job done in front of their home support. The aggregate cushion gives King’s side breathing room, and even if Antigua score early and make it nervy, the Soca Warriors showed in the first leg they can respond when their backs are against the wall. The home crowd at the Hasely Crawford Stadium will play a part too.

Antigua will cause problems and will get on the scoresheet, but the Benna Boys need two goals without reply to advance and that asks a lot against a side playing at home with something to protect. Trinidad and Tobago to win 2-1 on the night and progress to the CONCACAF Gold Cup Prelims.

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