French Guyana vs Belize — Tips & Analysis

Under 2.5: These two played each other three days ago and French Guyana won 2-0, with nothing at all in the first half. That game tells you most of what you need. This series does not produce goals. The 9 meetings between them average just over 2 goals in total, and only three of those games had 3 or more. French Guyana have won their last two games 2-0 and 1-0 without ever having to open up. They score more than a goal a game and let in more than a goal a game, so they do not trade punches. Belize are the bigger reason to expect a quiet night. They have not scored in either of their last two games, losing 0-2 to French Guyana and 0-1 to St Vincent. They have also lost four of their last five. A team this short of confidence in front of goal makes for a slow, careful game. Both sides play on three days rest, in the second of two games against each other. Tired legs and changed teams point the same way. A 1-0 home win is the likeliest shape, and that keeps this pick well clear. The caution is Belize on the road. They are much better away from home, with 5 wins, 1 tie and 4 losses, and they score almost 2 goals a game in those games. Their games also tend to be busy, with just over 3 goals in total on average. We still want the quiet one.