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The USA faces Bolivia in an anticipated Copa America clash. The USA’s last match was a competitive 1-1 draw against Brazil, with Christian Pulisic finding the net. Bolivia, on the other hand, is coming off a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Colombia.
Key Stats & Insights
- USA’s recent form: WLWLLD, indicating a mixed bag of results but showing resilience against top teams.
- Bolivia’s recent form: LLWLLL, struggling particularly in defense with five consecutive away losses.
- Scoring trends: USA’s games have averaged 3.5 goals per game over their last six matches, suggesting high-scoring encounters.
Team Form and Performance
United States:
- Recent performance: The USA has shown inconsistent form, highlighted by their recent 1-1 draw with Brazil. Christian Pulisic continues to be a key player, contributing goals in crucial matches.
- Scoring ability: In their last six games, the USA has scored 11 goals while conceding 10, indicating both an effective offense and a somewhat leaky defense.
Bolivia:
- Recent performance: Bolivia’s form is concerning, with their most recent outing a heavy 3-0 loss to Colombia. Defensive frailties are evident as they have conceded 13 goals in their last six matches.
- Away form: Bolivia has lost their last five away matches, struggling to find any stability on the road.
Head-to-Head Records
Historically, the USA has had the upper hand against Bolivia, often securing victories with comfortable margins. This trend is likely to influence the betting markets and fan expectations.
Player Form and Availability
USA Probable Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Matt Turner
- Defenders: Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Tim Ream, Joe Scally
- Midfielders: Yunus Musah, Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie
- Forwards: Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah
Bolivia Probable Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Guillermo Viscarra
- Defenders: Luis Haquin, Roberto Carlos Fernandez, Jose Sagredo, Jesus Sagredo
- Midfielders: Leonel Justiniano, Fernando Saucedo, Robson Matheus, Hector Cuellar
- Forwards: Cesar Menacho, Bruno Miranda
Market Analysis (Odds)
- USA win probability: 85%, with odds at 1.18, suggesting a strong favorite.
- Bolivia win probability: 19.00, making them heavy underdogs.
- Goals market: Over 2.5 Goals is favored, indicating expectations of a high-scoring game.
- Both Teams to Score: The odds are 1.53 for ‘No’, reflecting Bolivia’s scoring struggles.
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Predictions
Given the current form and defensive weaknesses of Bolivia, our betting prediction is USA -2.5 goals on the Asian Handicap at 2.38. This bet hinges on the USA winning by three goals or more, which seems plausible given Bolivia’s recent defensive issues.