Trinidad and Tobago vs. Dominican Republic – News and Probable Lineups

Trinidad and Tobago will face off against the Dominican Republic in their second match of the CONCACAF Nations League on Sunday.

The Soca Warriors are aiming to secure their first victory of the year after enduring a 3-2 loss to Haiti, while the Dominican Republic kicked off their campaign with a 3-2 win over Nicaragua.

Match overview

Trinidad and Tobago’s Nations League journey started with a tough defeat against Haiti, conceding two goals during stoppage time.

Levi Garcia put Trinidad up 2-1 around the hour mark, but Garven-Michee Metusala equalized in the 91st minute before Wilson Isidor scored in the 98th to complete an incredible comeback for Haiti.

This loss has extended Derek King’s team’s losing streak to seven matches, during which they have conceded 24 goals.

Trinidad and Tobago have now gone without a win in their last ten games, with their last success being a 3-0 victory against Bermuda in World Cup qualifying back in October 2025.

They have managed only one win in the Nations League since 2024, which was a 3-1 triumph over Cuba in October that year, yet they remain unbeaten at home in this competition during the same period.

Ranked 144th in the world, the Dominican Republic enters this match in reasonably good form, having lost only one of their last six encounters.

The Quisqueyanos started strong against Nicaragua, taking a 2-0 lead within the first 15 minutes thanks to goals from Heinz Morschel and Mariano Diaz.

Nicaragua mounted a comeback, scoring once before halftime and again in the 84th minute to set up an exciting finish.

Pablo Rosario scored deep into stoppage time to secure a crucial victory, marking their first win of the year.

In 2024, the Dominican Republic achieved six consecutive victories in this competition while competing in League B, and Marcelo Neveleff will hope his team can replicate that success following their promotion to League A.

Team News

Denzil Smith, the goalkeeper for Trinidad and Tobago, sustained an injury in the last match and was replaced by Jabari Brice, who is expected to keep his place in goal.

Defender Josiah Trimmingham also picked up an injury against Haiti and may be rested for the upcoming match, with Jaheim Joseph likely stepping in to fill his role.

The Dominican Republic might be without Edarlyn Reyes, who also suffered an injury during the match against Nicaragua.

In his absence, Dorny Romero could be brought into the side, while Juanca Pineda and Daniel Flores may be given more playing time after performing well off the bench in the previous fixture.

Trinidad and Tobago probable starting XI:

Brice; Powder, Garcia, Joseph, Cardines; Ramprasad, Phillips; Garcia, Federick, Spicer; Teffer

Dominican Republic probable starting XI:

Valdez; Lucas, Rosario, Dollenmayer, Familia-Castillo; Lopez, Morschel; Fipro, Romero, Pineda; Diaz

Trinidad and Tobago have not recorded a win in their last ten matches and have struggled to keep clean sheets in any of those contests, leaving their defence exposed once more.

The Dominican Republic will be encouraged by their opening win against Nicaragua, and it is anticipated that they will build on that performance to achieve their first away victory since November 2024.