Canada take on Qatar on Thursday evening with kick-off scheduled for 11:00pm (UK Time). The host nation managed a point against Bosnia & Herzegovina in their opener, while Qatar recorded a stunning point against Switzerland with a late equaliser.
Canada are available at just 2/7 to beat Qatar on Thursday, so our Canada vs Qatar bet builder tips offer a way to boost the odds, combining three selections into a 3/1 treble.
Low-scoring win for Canada
Canada head into this match unbeaten in nine games and will be confident of extending that run against Qatar. Jesse Marsch’s side produced an impressive display for large periods of their opening match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, playing with intensity and creating a number of promising attacking situations. Although they were not always clinical in the final third, Canada looked organised, energetic and capable of controlling games against strong opposition.
Qatar, meanwhile, were fortunate to come away with a point from their 1-1 draw against Switzerland after losing the shot-count 26-6. However, they are likely to adopt a compact defensive approach here, which could make chances harder to come by. Canada have the quality to secure another victory, but breaking down a deep defensive block may prove a more difficult task than the odds suggest.
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Trust in Jonathan David
Jonathan David remains Canada’s biggest attacking threat, even if Cyle Larin came off the bench to score the decisive goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Juventus forward may not have enjoyed his most prolific club campaign, but he remains the focal point of Canada’s attack and one of the most reliable goalscorers in international football.
The underlying numbers from the opening match suggest a goal could be around the corner. David registered three shots, the joint-most of any Canada player, and all of them came from inside the penalty area. He also passed up a good opportunity that he would normally be expected to convert. With Canada likely to spend long periods on the front foot against Qatar, David looks well placed to find the scoresheet.
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