AT&T Stadium will host the upcoming USA vs Haiti clash this week. This particular CONCACAF Gold Cup game is scheduled to be played on 23 June, and experts believe it might turn out to be a one-sided affair in favour of coach Mauricio Pochettino’s players. In our USA vs Haiti prediction, you will find out if that will truly be the case.
After the 4-0 humiliation against in-form Switzerland, the USMNT managed to climb back on the horse and crush lacklustre Trinidad and Tobago in their opening group-stage game. The result on the scoreboard after 90 minutes of play was 5-0 in favour of Pochettino’s side, and we expect to see more of the same against Haiti as well.
The visitors weren’t able to make the most of the chances they created in the game against Saudi Arabia. Coach Sebastien Migne’s players produced 13 shots at target, as well as a wonderful 57.0% ball possession, but it was the Asian side that emerged victorious at Snapdragon Stadium.
How the bookies view it: Victory for the USMNT ahead
A USA win is valued at 3/10, a draw is priced at 5/1, and a surprise Haiti triumph is currently priced at 21/2. These odds speak volumes regarding the sheer class difference between the two countries, and we expect to see the bookies’ prediction prove correct.
Recent head to head: Haiti don’t measure up
The last five matches between the two countries resulted in three victories for the USMNT and two draws. Many years have passed since Haiti last managed to truly hurt the USMNT. The last such occasion was registered on 11 May, 1969. We find it difficult to believe that after all of these years, coach Migne’s troops will be able to disprove our essential USA vs Haiti prediction.
Players to watch: Frantzdy Pierrot to start again
Pierrot got the full 90 minutes against Saudi Arabia on 16 June, but he failed to impress. In fact, he got himself foolishly booked with a yellow. It will be interesting to see if the AEK Athens’ 30-year-old striker will be able to pick up the pace and try to hurt our top USA vs Haiti prediction.
Another player who might do well this week is Patrick Agyemang. USMNT’s striker scored one of the goals for his country in the match against Trinidad and Tobago, which will surely give him the motivation to do even better against Haiti.
Predicted line-ups
Walker Zimmerman isn’t injured. He is fit and ready for minutes, but we doubt coach Pochettino will give him another chance among the starters after the 4-0 fiasco against the Swiss side a few weeks ago.
USA: Freese, Richards, Ream, Arfsten, Freeman, Berhalter, De La Torre, McGlynn, Tillman, Luna & Agyemang
Haiti: Placide, Arcus, Experience, Sainte, Jacques, Pierre, Deedson, Attys, Nazon, Pierrot & Jean
Anything else catch the eye?
Experts over at BoyleSports are pleasantly surprising bettors this week. The odds behind BTTS – No are looking very tempting at 18/25, which indicates a high probability for a clean sheet by the USMNT. With the outstanding Matt Freese under the sticks for the home side, Haiti will have a hard time scoring a consolation goal this week.
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