The United States men’s national team kicked off their journey in the Concacaf Gold Cup positively, defeating Trinidad and Tobago 5-0. They are now set to face Saudi Arabia, an opportunity for the team to establish a consistent winning trend. Saudi Arabia recently showed strong form by overcoming Haiti in their opening match.
In this matchup, the winning team will advance to the knockout stage of the tournament, enhancing their standing in the group.
Match Details
- Date: Thursday, June 19
- Time: 9:15 p.m. ET
- Location: Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas
- TV: FS1
- Live Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
- Odds: Saudi Arabia +500; Draw +280; USMNT -185
The last encounter between the two teams occurred in 2022 during a friendly, ending in a scoreless tie. This time, the roster looks significantly different for the USMNT, following recent changes.
Predicted Lineups
USMNT: Matt Freese, Max Arfsten, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Alex Freeman, Tyler Adams, Luca De La Torre, Malik Tillman, Jack McGlynn, Diego Luna, Patrick Agyemang
Saudi Arabia: Nawaf Alaqidi, Nawaf Al-Boushail, Abdullah Madu, Abduelah Al Amri, Saud Abdulhamid, Ziyad Aljohani, Ali Al-Hassan, Faisel Al-Ghamdi, Hammam Al-Hammami, Saleh Al-Shehri, Marwan Al Sahafi
Key Player to Watch
Max Arfsten, USMNT: With no trusted substitutes available from before, Arfsten has emerged as a promising new option at the left back, marking his presence with assists in previous games.
Prediction
Expect the USMNT to secure another win, projected to score at least two goals against Saudi Arabia’s defense.
Pick: USMNT 2, Saudi Arabia 0
For extended coverage of the match, tune into the CBS Sports Golazo Network.
