**Suriname's on a roll at home, but Guatemala just smashed El Salvador** — can the visitors bounce back after some rough road trips? 🏟️

Suriname are looking sharp (3W in their last 5), while **Guatemala are limping in 1-4 over the same stretch**. That 6-0 hammering of El Salvador is their only bright spark, but a 3-0 loss in Ecuador and a shock defeat to Jamaica have left serious doubts. Head-to-head tension is real though — they drew once and each has a win in recent meetings.

Key storylines:

- **Suriname's home comfort** — undefeated at Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed with some crisp attacking football (3-2 over Honduras, 2-1 vs Martinique)
- **Guatemala's consistency crisis** — massive swings between a 6-0 win and back-to-back heavy defeats; shape-shifting is dangerous
- **Fresh legs up front** — watch how **D. M. Klas** and **G. Kerk** press for Suriname; **J. Rosales** and **R. Rubin** need to threaten on the counter

Expected lineups:

- **Suriname**: E. Vaessen, K. Paal, S. Pinas, M. Abena, L. Gelderen, J. Lonwijk, D. Jubitana, R. Margaret, D. M. Klas, G. Kerk, Gleofilo Vlijter
- **Guatemala**: N. Hagen, J. Morales, A. Herrera, N. Samayoa, A. Yanes, J. Franco, Ó. Santis, D. Lom, J. Rosales, R. Rubin, J. Bantes

Prediction:

**Suriname 2–0 Guatemala** — home form and momentum give the hosts a clear edge.