USA vs Uruguay Prediction-Facing a possible early exit in the Copa America, the United States will conclude group play on Tuesday by hosting Uruguay at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
A 2-1 loss against Panama this week leaves the host nation second on goal difference, while La Celeste’s failure to reach the quarter-finals after a 5-0 thrashing of Bolivia will have huge implications.
Match preview
USA vs Uruguay Prediction-Greg Berhalter’s return as head coach of the American team has been full of inconsistencies from one match to the next, as the Yanks now face an uphill battle in hopes of reaching the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Their 2-1 loss marked the first time they had failed to win a Copa America match in 2007 when they conceded the opener after allowing four unanswered goals to Argentina (a 4-1 loss).
So far in 2024, the team has yet to lose consecutive games, with their only defeat this year (5-1 vs. Colombia) coming in a 1-1 draw against Brazil.
Coming into this match, the Americans hold a slight lead for the second with a goal differential of +1 to Panama’s -1, but the Bolivians have lost their last four matches, so the USA may need to win this match by more than one goal. Scored at least two goals across all competitions.
USA vs Uruguay Prediction-The Stars and Stripes have lost 4 of their group stage matches at home in the competition, football but won their final group match when they previously hosted the event in 2016, 1–0 against Paraguay.
They were unbeaten in their previous four meetings with Uruguay in all competitions, drawing 0–0 in the 2022 friendly at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City.
USA vs Uruguay Prediction-We saw another sparkling start for Uruguay on matchday two of the tournament, putting them in pole position to qualify for the last eight for the third time.
USA vs Uruguay Prediction-Not only do Marcelo Bielsa’s men lead Group C with six points, they also have a goal difference of +7, six more than second-placed USA, meaning a loss coupled with Panama’s win on Monday is a huge turnaround. A goal will eliminate them from this tournament.
A win from three matches would guarantee them topping their Copa America group for the first time since 2019 and would mark the first time they have finished the tournament’s group stage with a 100% record.
USA vs Uruguay Prediction-These players have shown plenty of quality throughout the month, outscoring their last three opponents by a combined 12-1. Football.
USA vs Uruguay Prediction-Uruguay have not won a game after conceding in the first half since a 2-1 friendly victory over Hungary in November 2019.
Although they have only beaten the Americans twice, La Charrousse came out on top in their only previous meeting against them in the tournament, 1-0 in 1993.
Team News
USA vs Uruguay Prediction-In this crucial match, the USA will be without Tim Weah after receiving a straight red card against Panama, while Matt Turner replaced Ethan Horvath with an apparent leg injury in the second half of that match and is doubtful for the match. .
Tim Reim made his 50th career start for the national team this week, with Cameron Carter-Vickers making his first Copa America appearance, replacing Gio Reina in the second half, while Josh Sargent made his first appearance for the Yanks since November 2022.
Folarin Balogun’s lone American goal on matchday two became the second player to score in consecutive Copa America matches for the team after Clint Dempsey, though the latter did so on three consecutive occasions in 2016.
There were concerns over Ronald Araujo’s condition after being dropped in the opening match for Uruguay, although he played the full 90 minutes against Bolivia, partnering Mathias Oliveira at centre-back.
Nicolas de la Cruz made his first start of the competition this week, replacing Georgian de Arrascaita, while Luis Suarez, Lucas Olaza and Cristian Olivera all made their first appearance at the 2024 Copa America.
Maximiliano Araujo and Darwin Nunez each scored in the second leg, with Balogun and Lautaro Martinez (two) tying them four-a-side for the Golden Boot lead, while the other Uruguayan goals came courtesy of Rodrigo Bentancur, Federico Valverde and Facundo. Pelletry.
USA Probable Starting Lineup:
Horvath; Scally, Richards, rem, a. Robinson; McKenney, Musah, Raina; Aaronson, Balogun, Pulisic
Uruguay Probable Starting Lineup:
Rochette; Nandez, R. Araujo, Oliveira, Olaza; Ugarte, Valverde; Pellistri, De Arrascaeta, M. Araujo; Nunez
USA vs Uruguay Prediction: USA 1-3 Uruguay
USA vs Uruguay Prediction-It looks like the pressure of being the host is getting the better of the Americans, who look defensively weak and incredibly inconsistent.
USA vs Uruguay Prediction-There is little pressure on Uruguay in this match, but knowing Bielsa, we expect them to play aggressively and waste the chances presented to them.