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USA vs Wales Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
by Ioannis | in World Cup Predictions
The World Cup is finally underway, with the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium playing host to an exciting encounter. The USA National Team are pitted in an exciting match-up against Wales for the Monday night slot, in a group also containing England and Iran. With the Three Lions expected to clinch top spot in a heavily balanced group, it will surely be a defining game with regards to who gets the coveted second-place ticket for the knockouts. The American outfit are entering the tournament boasting an exciting lineup of young talent. It is indicative that they possess the youngest team to qualify for Qatar, at an average age of just 24 years during their qualifying games. Will their generational talents live up to the billing however? The Welsh side have assumed the mighty underdog role in recent tournaments, with the individual brilliance of Gareth Bale and Co making the difference in crucial matchups. It remains to be seen if the Welsh side’s knockout tournament mastery will continue in a World Cup, where they will make a historic appearance after sixty four barren years.
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The Best Betting Odds for USA v Wales Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.45 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
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2.57 | 2.97 | 3.2 |
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2.48 | 3.14 | 3.24 |
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2.48 | 3.14 | 3.24 |
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2.45 | 3.05 | 3.25 |
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2.45 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
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2.45 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
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2.48 | 3.14 | 3.24 |
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2.48 | 3.08 | 3.2 |
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2.74 | 3.01 | 2.97 |
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2.4 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
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2.48 | 3.05 | 3.3 |
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2.5 | 3.15 | 3.15 |
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If the odds are anything to go by, this is expected to be a finely poised contest. The USA are slight favourites for this one, their home win offered at odds of 2.62. Wales are outsiders with their victory found at average odds of 3.00, which gives their double chance pick a certain value, given the great individual quality that they possess.
USA vs Wales Form
USA and Wales's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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4
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1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 |
USA and Wales Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
23 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
14 Jun 2022 - CONCACAF Nations League
10 Jun 2022 - CONCACAF Nations League
5 Jun 2022 - International Friendlies
1 Jun 2022 - International Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jun 2022 - CONCACAF Nations League
5 Jun 2022 - International Friendlies
1 Jun 2022 - International Friendlies
27 Mar 2022 - World Cup
2 Feb 2022 - World Cup
27 Jan 2022 - World Cup
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
23 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
14 Jun 2022 - CONCACAF Nations League
30 Mar 2022 - World Cup
24 Mar 2022 - World Cup
30 Jan 2022 - World Cup
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
22 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
14 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
11 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
8 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
5 Jun 2022 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
11 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
8 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
5 Jun 2022 - World Cup
24 Mar 2022 - World Cup
16 Nov 2021 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
14 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
1 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
11 Oct 2021 - World Cup
8 Oct 2021 - World Cup
5 Sep 2021 - World Cup
USA vs Wales Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
12 Nov 2020 - International Friendlies
USA - Wales: Form Analysis
The U.S. men's national team (USMNT) are not entering this tournament in the best of shape, form wise. After finishing third only on goal difference in their “Octagonal” qualifying group, it has been months of questions rather than answers for Gregg Belhalter’s side. They have won just one of their most recent five games, with a problem in front of goal being evident. The USA have failed to score in three of their last five encounters, with their lacklustre performances being centred around the lack of a traditional number nine forward. On the upside, they have been really hard to beat. They have lost just three of their last sixteen internationals, with solidity in defence often coming to their rescue. The USMNT have kept four clean sheets in their last six games, while they have conceded more than once in just three of their last sixteen. For Rob Page’s Wales side, their recent winless run should be a worrying sight. They have failed to win in their last five games, losing four of those. What is more alarming is their defensive inconsistencies, with their famed solid approach abandoning them in recent games where they have conceded in ten of their last eleven games. While the game against the USA has been branded as “must win” for their fortunes in this group, they have failed to beat their American counterparts in both of their previous meetings, not even managing to score a single goal.
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USA against Wales Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
USA & Wales Squad Analysis
The ability of Belhalter’s youth side to live up to the billing will largely determine their future in this competition. Brenden Aaronson has enjoyed a productive campaign at Leeds United after joining in the summer, while the American’s golden boy Christian Pulisic has suffered an inconsistent run of form at Chelsea this season. It will surely be a shock to many USMNT followers to see the likes of Jordan Pefok (Union Berlin) and Ricardo Pepi (Groningen) failing to make the cut after impressive campaigns with their respective clubs. Another key threat for Belhalter’s side surely has to be Antonee Robinson, with the defender producing the most assists within his side in the qualifying games. For Wales, their star man could be none other than Gareth Bale. The Welsh superstar is coming fresh off a triumph at the MLS with LAFC, while he had the most goals and assists in the qualifying round for his team. Kiefer Moore has also been enjoying an impressive club spell and offers Wales an unmatched aerial threat that could benefit them in set-piece situations.
Most goals and assists
USA
Wales
T. Weah
(1 Goals)
,
C. Pulisic
(1 Goals)
,
H. Wright
(1 Goals)
G. Bale
(1 Goals)
C. Pulisic
(2 Assists)
USA - Wales Key Points
- Four of USA’s last five games have featured Under 2.5 goals
- The USA have kept clean sheets in four of their last six games
- Eleven of the USA’s last thirteen games have failed to see both teams score
- Wales have scored more than one goal just once in their last ten games
- Wales are winless in their last five games
- Both of their previous two meetings have ended with Under 2.5 goals and BTTS NO
- The USA are winless in their last seven away games
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Our USA vs Wales Prediction
In what should be a qualification defining matchup at Al Rayyan, expect an “avoiding defeat” approach to curtail the two teams’ efforts. With England expected to top the group, the winner of this game could have a huge chance of making it to the next round, which is why a cautious encounter is on the cards. With the USMNT side having adopted a defensively solid approach which has brought four clean sheets in six and the Welsh side struggling to finish opponents off lately, the Under 2.5 goals is the smartest play in this one.
USA vs Wales - Other Interesting Predictions
Both Teams To Score No
Wales +0.25 Asian Handicap
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