Group 1 (USA, T&T, Cuba, Guatemala)
Synopsis
USA wins the group hands down, while Guatemala and T&T battle it out for the second spot. I expect both T&T and Guatemala to win their head to head home fixture, but in teh end it will come down to who score more goals. Playing in central america is never an easy task for caribbean sides, so the odds favor Guatemala scoring heavily on both T&T and CUBA in The Mateo Flores. If goal difference comes into play between T&T and Guatemala, then this might be where Guatemala edges out T&T. Of course, cuba could spoil the party for either of both teams.
My final picks
USA, Guatemala
Group 2 (Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Honduras)
Synopsis
Mexico wins the group hands down. Honduras, Jamaica, Canada battle it out for the second spot. Canada has traditionally struggled playing away from home, their chances of advancing will rely heavily on them winning all of their home games, and picking up points on the road. Honduras is playing good football as of late, and will pick up the bulk of its points in its home games. Jamiaca went through the last qualifying undefeated on the road, and will be looking to repeat that performance this time around.Of course they will need to win home games too to have a chance. Basded on my assesment of teh results (see below), Jamaica will finish with 7 points, which should see them advancing ahead of Honduras.
Mexico 4 - 0 Jamaica 0 (Mexico City)
Jamaica 0 - 0 Mexico (Kingston)
Honduras 3 - 1 Jamaica (Tegucigalpa)
Jamaica 2 - 1 Honduras (Kingston)
Canada 0 - 0 Jamaica (Winniepeg)
Jamaica 2 - 1 Canada (Kingston)
My final Pics
Mexico, Jamaica (keeping my fingers crossed, this will be a tough one, but I think Canada are favorites to finish bottom of this group. Number two can go to anyone of Honduras Jamaica)
Group 3 (Costa Rica, Haiti, Guyana, Panama)
Synopsis
Perhaps the easiest of the three groups. Guyana will finish at the bottom of the pile. Panama are favorites to get the better of Haiti, while costa Rica will continue to struggle vs Panama, like they have in recent times.
My Final Picks
Panama, Costa Rica
Hex
Mexico
USA
Guatemala
Panama
Jamaica
Costa Rica
Mexico and USA qualifies automatically, Costa Rica pulls through in te end to take third spot. The playoof spot goes to ... Panama.