Martinique – El Salvador: prediction and preview

Martinique and El Salvador are level on 3 points but in contrasting form: Martinique beat Honduras 2-1 last time out, while El Salvador lost 2-0 to Jamaica. El Salvador won the first meeting of this window 3-1. Martinique have more attacking punch with Ludovic Blas and Janis Antiste (1 goal, 1 assist), and Jonathan Varane at the back. El Salvador, who have conceded nine goals in three games, rely on Brayan Gil (2 goals) and Harold Osorio; Rudy Clavel Mendoza was sent off last match and is a doubt pending a possible suspension. Balonario's model gives a 56% home win, 20% draw and 23% away win, with 2-1 the most likely score (expected goals 2.21-1.37). El Salvador's defensive fragility and Martinique's upturn tilt the preview towards the hosts.