USA vs. Uruguay Predictions

Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for USA vs. Uruguay at Copa America 2024

Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, USA
When: Tuesday, June 2, 09:00 AM

Uruguay has sent a message to all its rivals at the 2024 Copa America, indicating they won’t settle for anything less than a title. So far, they’ve been the most confident team in the competition and look really scary. Team USA lost to Panama in the most recent encounter, severely endangering its chances for the next stage. They now have to win this event to be safe, and knowing that Uruguay, too, isn’t safe in the knockout round, that will be tough as hell.

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USA

The previous loss is a hard slap in the face for the American unit, and it appears they can’t solve the mystery called Panama. For quite some time, this small country created problems for the US men’s national soccer team, and that trend continues now as well.

The USA suffered two hard setbacks early on, a disallowed goal and a red card, but it still managed to find a way to the net and take the lead. However, that didn’t last long because Panama equalized four minutes later. The battle raged until the 83rd minute when Fajarado broke American hopes with a game-winner.

The US defense is having problems. It has rarely protected its own goal lately. They have just two clean sheets in the previous seven events, which isn’t a good record at all.

Uruguay

Marcelo Bielsa upgraded Uruguay’s game, and the two-time World champions are looking great at the moment. Of all teams at the 2024 Copa America, they showed the most, with an 8-1 goal difference and both wins so far.

They aren’t safe for the knockout stage because, in theory, their big loss to the USA could drop them all the way to third place if Panama beats sorry Bolivia by a large margin.

Uruguayans were ruthless against Panama, 3-1, and Bolivia, 5-0, presenting fast and very, very effective performances. Darwin Nunez netted in each, which is a big boost for this unit because he is their top offensive weapon, and there can’t be the luxury of him missing golden opportunities.

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USA and Uruguay Possible Lineups

USA: Turner; Scally, Ream, Richards, A. Robinson; Reyna, Musah, McKennie, Aaronson; Balogun, Pulisic

Uruguay: Rochet; Nandez, R. Araujo, Olivera, Vina; Valverde, Ugarte; Pellistri, De Arrascaeta, M. Araujo; Nunez

USA vs Uruguay Head to Head

In 2022, the USA and Uruguay had a friendly international game that ended without goals. Three years before, another friendly ended without winners, only back then it was 1-1.

USA vs. Uruguay Predictions

The USA has to come out furious and strong, and that will create an atmosphere for high efficiency because each team Marcelo Bielsa leads likes to attack and score goals. This is why we pick over 2.5 goals. The Americans must chase the result for two reasons: the first is because of the knockout stage, and the other is because they play at home, with the entire Arrowhead behind them. When we analyze everything here, at least three goals are expected.

Our verdict: Over 2.5 goals