This is the second match of Group D fixture in the Concacaf Gold Cup between USA and Trinidad & Tobago. The USA team has always proved to be worthy of being a strong candidate for the championship after a 4-0 victory over Guyana in their first game in the competition. As the host country, the fans are very hopeful that coach Berhalter's team can successfully defend their tittle after having won it back in 2017 to make it their 6th tittle for country. Welcoming Trinidad & Tobago, the team who had recently lost 0-2 to Panama will not be difficult for the US team if they continue to show their strength and abilities like they did in previous match against Guyana. As for the guests, Lawrence's team is no longer just a mediocre team, so they will do their best to hold on to the hope of competing for the next ticket even if the chances are very low.
USA
Being able to play at home is obviously a huge advantage for the US team in this tournament. With the encouragement of tens of thousands of fans, there will surely be more motivation for coach Berhalter and his players to enter this game with the highest sense of comfort and confidence that they will brush aside their opponent In the second round of the competition. Although, their next Trinidad & Tobago is currently ranked 60th in the FIFA world rankings, but it is very likely that the host USA will turn visitors into their next victims after the game againts Guyana. The United States have managed a lions share of a positive results in their previous encounters against Trinidad & Tobago, with 7 wins, 1 draw and just 2 defeats in their last 11 matches in all competitions. Anyway, caution must also be at the forefront because the guest might make them pay a very expensive price if they are too over confident.
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
The risk of being disqualified from the current group stage is on the high according to coach Lawrence because the next challenge they face will be the defending champions. Opportunity to earn just a point is very slim because the team had recently lost their first opening match 2-0 against Panama, and if they happen to lose against USA in there next match, then they will surely have to return home after the period. The morale of the whole team has currently been down after the defeat, and this is something that has been anticipated after the defeat. The guest Trinidad & Tobago are no match for the USA team, because they are more stronger than Panama, and not only that, they also have the advantage of playing at home, which makes the visitors even more lesser before the game even takes place. However, if they still want to qualify to the next round, the team will have to do everything possible to get at least 1 point in this match, and also win their last round fixture, which is against a push over Guyanese team.
PRE-MATCH FACT
- The highest scoring game between the two sides ended 4-0 in favour of the Americans.
- Soca Warriors shocked USA (2-1) in their last head-to-head clash in 2018 World Cup Qualifiers.
- USA have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 5 matches (Gold Cup).
- Trinidad and Tobago have lost 4 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
PREDICTION
Right now, the USA team is so much better team than their opponent Trinidad & Tobago, and i think that they will surely want to continue their stellar performance since their first win of the competion in which they outclassed the Guyanese team by thrashing them 4-0. They will likely take another easy win here since they are playing against a not so good team who are struggling to win their last 5 matches in all competitions. USA lost their last game Trinidad & Tobagoe in their last encounter with a score line of 2-1, so this will be a huge opportunity for them to take revenge on them.
PICK
- USA TO WIN HT/FT @ ODD 1.58
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