St. Lucia will host San Marino at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in a friendly on Thursday (November 17).
The two teams will not be at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar but will be busy playing two friendlies against each other. Saint Lucia will host both matches in Gros Islet, which will close the year’s activities for the two teams. Newly appointed coach Stern John is in the good books after back-to-back wins.
Following their promotion to the second tier of the CONCACAF Nations League, St. Lucia is looking to improve when the race resumes next March. With the spotlight likely to be on free-scoring Kurt Frederick, newcomer Doneal Lionel will be aiming to make a statement on his debut for the team.
San Marino are yet to win a game this year after eight matches, with a goalless draw against Seychelles in a friendly their best performance. La Serenissima remains in UEFA Nations League D after three seasons. Fabrizio Costantini will be looking to improve his team’s fortunes.
The manager is preparing the squad for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers, which start next March. San Marino will play against top teams like Denmark, Northern Ireland and Slovenia. They will be hoping to end their winless run in these two friendlies.
St. Lucia vs San Marino Head to head and key numbers
- The two teams will play against each other for the first time.
- St. Lucia have won two of their last four home matches, losing twice.
- St. Lucia have been managed by nine managers so far, seven of them indigenous, with two from Trinidad and Tobago.
- San Marino have played just two away games this year, losing to Estonia and Malta.
- St. Lucia have won two of their last five matches, losing three times, while San Marino have drawn once, losing four.
- Form Guide: St. Lucia – WWLLL; San Marino – LDLLL
Saint Lucia vs San Marino Prediction
A third straight win for John could convince his employers to provide the support he has been looking for to adequately improve the team.
The visitors boast more quality players and a better defence, but it remains to be seen whether they will prevail on this one. St. Lucia is very motivated and will likely put up a good fight to win home.
prediction: St Lucia 2-1 San Marino
Betting Tips St. Lucia vs San Marino
Tip 1: Result – Saint Lucia
Tip 2: The game must have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Midfield: Lester Joseph (Portmore🇯🇲/Soufriere), Djal Augustin (1987 All Stars/Anse La Raye), Leaus Henville (Aux Lyons United/Mabouya), Cassius Joseph (Northern Utd/Canaries), Jason Similien (Roseau), Elijah Joseph (DCYO/Dennery), Ridel Stanislas (Granades🇦🇬/Dennery). https://t.co/am5PAVuEgR
Tip 3: Saint Lucia to score first – Yes
Tip 4: San Marino to score – Yes
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