USA vs Uruguay Prediction & Betting Tips (2 July)

The United States have revenge to take against this Copa America after being blacklisted during the last two editions in Brazil while they finished in the top 4 during the 2016 edition at home. After an eighth-final finish at the last World Cup, it's a safe bet that this selection, which continues to grow, wants to at least play in the final four once again this year. Furthermore, against Bolivia in the opening, Team USA did the job by winning by two goals and above all without conceding 2-0. Pulisic's teammates also played their qualification against Panama on the 2nd day to follow.

Winner of this Copa America 15 times, and a final coronation in 2011 in Argentina, it is clear that Uruguay intends to confirm its progress demonstrated at the start of the qualifying campaign for the next World Cup with a valiant 2nd place after 6 days played and in particular prestigious successes against Brazil 2-0 and Argentina in hostile territory 0-2. Now led by Marcelo Bielsa ex-OM/Leeds, this selection got off to a great start by beating Panama in the opening 3-1 and, like the Americans, was playing for its qualification for the quarter-finals during J2 against the Bolivia, an opponent well within his reach.

For the United States, there are surprises concerning the group composed since we note the non-calls of defenders Dest (PSV), Yedlin (Cincinnati, 81 sel), Long (Los Angeles FC), Miazga (Cincinnati) and Reynolds (Westerlo, 7 sels), midfielder Roldan (Seattle) as well as attackers Jordan Morris (Seattle, 11 goals in 55 sels), Jesus Ferreira (Dallas, 15 goals in 23 sels) and Brandon Vazquez (Monterrey, 4 goals in 8 sel). For the rest, it's classic with notably former and current Ligue 1 players with Balogun (Monaco) and Weah (ex-PSG, now a resident of Juventus) without forgetting the cracks and captains that are Pulisic (AC Milan ), Tyler Adams (Bournemouth), McKennie (Juventus) without forgetting Reyna (Nottingham). Proof that the pool of young talent is real in the States, note the material coming off the bench with Yunus Musah (AC Milan) or Luca de la Torre (Celta Vigo). Former OM coach Marcelo Bielsa carried out strong choices for this competition by abandoning elements like Cesar Araujo (Orlando, 1 sel), Facundo Torres (Orlando, 1 goal in 17 sel), Luciano Rodriguez (Montevideo, 0 goal in 3 sel) and Merentiel (Boca Juniors, 0 sel) while the new kid Vinas had to withdraw due to an injury. No longer really new and especially towards the exit for the selection, Cavani (Boca Juniors) has decided to put an end to his international career.

It's quite understandable when we know that Luis Suarez (Inter Miami) is still there and that Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) is starting to make his mark with the selection. In addition, note the presence of executives such as Fede Valverde (Real Madrid), Betancur (Tottenham), Ronald Araujo (FC Barcelona) and even Nandez (Cagliari). PSG midfielder Ugarte is also present as is Atlético Madrid central defender Gimenez.