The Matchday 5 clash of the second stage in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between Honduras and Antigua and Barbuda will take place on June 11 at the José de la Paz Herrera Uclés National Stadium in Tegucigalpa. Honduras vs. Antigua and Barbuda: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Honduras vs. Antigua and Barbuda
Honduras (4-4-2): Luis López – Félix Crisanto, Johnny Leverón, Denil Maldonado, Emilio Izaguirre – Bryan Acosta, Alexander López, Kervin Arriaga, Edwin Rodríguez – Romell Quioto, Alberth Elis.
Antigua and Barbuda (4-2-3-1): Nicholas Townsend – Karanja Mack, Zaine Francis-Angol, Nathaniel Jarvis, Connor Peters – Josh Parker, Rhys Browne – Myles Weston, Peter Byers, Quinton Griffith – Steffon Williams.
Honduras
In their last match, Honduras secured a 3-0 victory over El Salvador, extending their unbeaten run in the qualifiers to four matches (3 wins, 1 draw). The team has been solid defensively, conceding only two goals in this phase of the competition. Currently, Honduras sits atop the group standings with 10 points, and a win in this match would further solidify their position.
- Honduras has not lost in regular time in their last 5 home matches in World Cup qualifiers (4 wins, 1 draw).
- The team has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 home games in this tournament.
- Honduras has scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 home matches in World Cup qualifiers.
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda suffered a 1-2 defeat at home to Canada in their last outing. This result marked their third loss in the current qualifying campaign. The team has struggled defensively, conceding eight goals in five matches. They are currently fourth in the group with 4 points, and a win is essential to keep their qualification hopes alive.
- Antigua and Barbuda have not won in regular time in their last 4 away matches in World Cup qualifiers (1 draw, 3 losses).
- The team has conceded at least two goals in 3 of their last 4 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents has failed to score in 2 of Antigua and Barbuda's last 3 away matches in World Cup qualifiers.
Honduras vs. Antigua and Barbuda: Match Prediction
Honduras has been in impressive form at home, showing solid defensive capabilities and effective attacking play. They are expected to dominate the match against Antigua and Barbuda, who have struggled on the road. Given the current form and statistics, Honduras is likely to secure a comfortable victory. My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
