USA vs Uruguay Prediction & Match Preview

USA vs Uruguay Prediction

Uruguay are predicted to secure a narrow win over USA following their fantastic start to 2024 Copa America. They won their opening 2 matches convincingly and hope to win their last group game against USA.

The United States squad, on the other hand, looks to rebound from their disappointing defeat to Panama as they face Uruguay.

Preview

USA appeared on course to secure a place in the knockout round with a game to spare, but they blew their chance against Panama. Timothy Weah’s early red card proved a hammer blow as the USA suffered a shock 2-1 defeat.

They must now at least match Panama’s result to reach the knockout stages and they face a red-hot Uruguay team that is yet to guarantee its progress, although it would take an improbable set of results to see them eliminated.

Meanwhile, Uruguay has been dominant in the games so far. They opened the games with a 3-1 win over Panama. Then, in their last game, scored five goals against Bolivia, while taking the clean sheet, securing a spot in the knockout round.

USA vs Uruguay Team News & Predicted Line-ups

USA Team News

Gregg Berhalter has a couple of crucial decisions to make regarding his starting XI for what is a must-win match against Uruguay, who are on a four-game unbeaten streak. Turner was substituted at halftime with a leg injury, but the keeper should be ready to start against Uruguay. Richards and Ream will be tasked with stifling Uruguay’s attack that scored 12 goals in June. Reyna just might find himself back on the right wing for the USMNT in the aftermath of Tim Weah’s red card. 

USA Predicted Line-up (4-3-3 Formation)

Matt Turner; Joe Scally, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson; Yunus Musah, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie; Gio Reyna, Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun.

Uruguay team news

Uruguay will once again call on Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, and winger Maximiliano Araújo to torment the back line of the USMNT. They’ve also got the veteran presence of Inter Miami CF striker, Luis Suárez.

Uruguay Predicted Line-up (4-3-3 Formation)

Rochet (GK) — Nandez, R. Araujo, Olivera, Vina — Valverde, Ugarte, De La Cruz— Pellistri, M. Araujo, Nunez.

Darwin Nunez, Araujo and Valverde will be key

Darwin Nunez has led Uruguay in the competition, having two goals so far. He has done this on 12 shots, with five on target. Still, he was substituted in the last game and could be made to sit out this fixture with their spot secured. If not, he would play a prominent role.

Maximilliao Araujo could be handed a bigger role in the absence of Nunez. He has been great so far, scoring twice on seven shots, with five on target. Federico Valverde will also be a major force against USA. He has scored once on seven shots with two on target in these games.

Still, Uruguay has massive depth, a blend of youthfulness and experience. Three other players have scored in these games. Facundo Pellistri, Matian Vina and Rodrigo Bentancur have all scored.

Uruguay to snatch a narrow win

Uruguay looks exceptional defensively but the USA simply have to go all out in this game to try to assure progression to the knockout stages, rather than relying on already-eliminated Bolivia beating Panama.

Uruguay looks to be in fine scoring form with 8 goals across 2 games and it is hard to see them drawing a blank here, so we are backing them to secure a slim win.

• Uruguay’s win over Bolivia was their fifth straight win in competitive football.
• Uruguay are unbeaten against USA in their last 2 competitive head-to-head meetings, with Uruguay winning on both occasions.
• Uruguay are unbeaten in their last 6 competitive actions.
• USA’s defeat against Panama was their first loss in 3 matches.
• USA are unbeaten in their last 3 international friendly matches against Uruguay.

Liam Foster- June 29, 2024

USA vs Uruguay Betting Tips

Uruguay to win

OK

3.00 Odds

Correct Score: Uruguay 1-0

OK

9.80 Odds

Under 2.5 goals

OK

1.75 Odds