Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
After sharing the spoils with the likes of El Salvador and Canada, USA will be aiming to record their first win of their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign when they take on Honduras at Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano on Thursday morning. Chelsea ace Christian Pulisic was sorely missed in the first two group games, and, to make things even worse for the Yanks, Barcelona right-back Sergino Dest suffered an ankle injury in the draw with the Canucks.
Considering that USA have been anything but impressive in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, away win should not be considered. Honduras, on the other hand, head into the match following back-to-back draws with Canada and El Salvador. Yet another close encounter is on the cards in San Pedro Sula, and we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. Experienced attacker Jerry Bengtson is out of contention for the hosts.
Highlighted Player (Andy Najar):
Andy Najar is a Honduras footballer who plays for both Anderlecht and the Honduras national team. Najar is a product of D.C. United’s youth academy and it has to be noted that he was named in the USSF Development Academy starting XI in 2009. The Honduras player made his senior debut for D.C. United on March 27, 2010 in a game against Kansas City Wizards.
Andy Najar scored his first professional goal one month later in a match against Dallas. Najar impressed in the 2010 MLS season and, as a result, he received the Rookie of the Year award. Speaking of his international career, Andy Najar made his Honduras debut on September 3, 2011, coming as a substitute in a friendly game against Colombia.
The right-footed winger (full-back) represented Honduras at the 2012 Olympics and he scored his first goal for los Catrachos against Costa Rica in the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup knockout stages. Andy Najar was born on March 16, 1993 in Choluteca.