Haiti vs USA Predictions & Picks - USA backed for victory in CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final first-leg

Haiti are hoping to secure a statement win over the USA in the first-leg of their CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final, with the home leg of their tie crucial against a superior USA outfit. 

In this winning run, Haiti had beaten Trinidad & Tobago 3-2, Costa Rica 2-0 and Dominican Republic 4-1. This had followed on from a battling run at the 2026 World Cup. Despite failing to win a single game, they fought hard in a 1-0 loss to Scotland, 3-0 defeat to Brazil and 4-2 loss to Morocco. 

None of these defeats were embarrassing, but they struggled to really push their opponents at the showpiece finals. While they have done well to win three of their last four, the quality of opponent has not been particularly high. 

The USA are below the upper-echelon of the game, but they are still above Haiti in terms of quality. While Haiti have been better of late, they will find it tough against an opponent that will likely have too much quality for them. 

Their eventual exit at the hands of Belgium was one that most saw coming as their European opponent showed their superior footballing quality. Following their World Cup exit, the USA have beaten Peru (4-1), Chile (4-2), Mexico (3-0) and Canada (1-0). Their post-World Cup run has been solid as they look to continue their development on the field. 

The first-leg of the CONCACAF quarter-final against Haiti is a tricky match. Haiti are the underdogs but will sense that they can get something from the home tie of their clash. A one-goal victory on the road in their quarter-final would be a good result, and I back them to make it five consecutive wins in all competitions and four successive wins by a one-goal margin over Haiti.