World Cup 2014 Qualifiers CONCACAF Groups A, B,C Preview, Predictions for September 11

By David Salazar (staff@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Sep 11, 2012 11:33 AM EDT

Tags world cup 2014, Soccer, HOnduras

The CONCACAF resumes play on Tuesday in the first of the final three matches of the group stage. Here are the standings thus far:

Group A

Team	Games Played	Points
Jamaica	3	7
United States	3	4
Guatemala	3	4
Antigua and Barbuda	3	1

Guatemala vs. Antigua and Barbuda 7 PM

Antigua can start kissing their hopes of a World Cup berth goodbye after failing to win a match thus far. With just one point, a loss couple with a US win would essentially eliminate their from contention as the other three squads would all have seven points. Guatemala however is probably excited that they get a chance to put themselves into a tie for first place with a win over Antigua. This is the pivotal match of the day as it could really upset the balance of Group A and hurt Jamaica or the US greatly.

Prediction: Antigua will manage a 1-1 draw in this one.

Group B

Team	Games Played	Points
Mexico	3	9
Costa Rica	3	4
El Salvador	3	2
Guyana	3	1

El Salvador vs. Guyana 8 PM

The Salvadorians blew a prime opportunity to put themselves into second place in Group B when they tied Guyana. They get a second chance Tuesday as Costa Rica has to take on Mexico one again. Guyana can also see this as a chance to revitalize their World Cup dreams as a loss would all but force them to win out the final two matches against Costa Rica and Mexico.

Prediction: Another draw for these two clubs. 2-2.

Group C

Team	Games Played	Points
Canada	3	7
Panama	3	6
Honduras	3	4
Cuba	3	0

Canada vs. Panama 9:05 PM

Canada took first place in Group C with a clutch win over Panama, but they need another to maintain that spot. A draw is okay, but with a pending match against Honduras, anything but a win is not recommended for them. The same goes for Panama who lost first place with a loss to Canada on Friday. This is the more exciting of the two Group C matches.

Prediction: Panama takes first place back with a 2-1 win.

Cuba vs. Honduras 9:30 PM

Cuba's window is slowly closing. A loss eliminates them. But there is probably nothing to expect here except a loss. The Cubans have yet to score a goal in qualifying and are facing an Honduran squad that destroyed them 3-0 Friday. With a win, Honduras is back in the fray and with a chance at first place.

Prediction: Honduras destroys Cuba 4-0 this time around.