The Star and Stripes will play Colombia and Brazil in these friendly matches before the Copa America venture.
In the CONCACAF Nations League final, the USA team won a third consecutive title after defeating Mexico. Their Copa America preparations will start against Colombia and Brazil in these friendlies before they take on Bolivia in the opening match. Since fans have a significant impact on a team, the fact that they will be hosting the tournament will only benefit them.
There has been no defeat for the Colombia national football team in its last 20 matches and they are heading into this match in excellent form having won 11 away fixtures. With matches against the United States and Bolivia coming up, they will have the chance to begin their preparations for the upcoming tournament. Brazil, Paraguay and Costa Rica are in group D with Colombia in the Copa America tournament.
Kick-Off:
Sunday, 9 June at 3:00 AM IST
Location: FedEx Field
Form:
USA (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-W
Colombia (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W
Player to Watch
Christian Pulisic (USA)
Christian Pulisic has been a regular in the United States soccer team after guiding the team to a third consecutive Concacaf Nations League against Mexico recently.
Pulisic had an impressive debut campaign with AC Milan where he scored 12 goals for the team and also registered eight assists. The 25-year-old now has the chance to lead his team further in Copa America after guiding them to success in recent years.
Luís Diaz (Colombia)
The Liverpool man is in his prime while also having turned 27 years old this year. Luís Diaz had a mixed campaign with the Reds this season as they finished third in the Premier League. Nevertheless, he should be happy with his performance after he registered 8 goals and four assists for the team in 37 appearances. Now, Diaz has the chance to lead Colombia to glory in the Copa America.
Match Facts
USA have won two consecutive matches in a row
Colombia are unbeaten in the last 20 matches
Colombia are also unbeaten in 13 away games
USA vs Colombia: Betting tips and odds
Tip 1: Colombia to win this match – 8/5 with Bet365
Tip 2: Both teams to score – 4/5 with Skybet
Tip 3: The match to end in goals under 3.5 – 1/4 with William HILL
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Injury and Team News
USA have one injury concern in their squad with Sergio Dest ruled out due to injury. Head coach Gregg Berhalter will probably stick with the same eleven that dismantled Mexico in the Nations League final.
The visitors might start James Rodriguez from the bench to emphasise more young blood who have looked good in recent outings.
Head-to-Head
Total matches – 6
USA – 0
Colombia – 4
Draw – 2
Predicted Lineup for USA vs Colombia
USA Predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Turner (GK); M Robinson, Richards, Ream, A Robinson; McKennie, Adams, Reyna; Weah, Wright, Pulisic
Colombia Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Vargas (GK); Munoz, Cuesta, Lucumi, Mojica; Castano, Lerma; Arias, Carrascal, Diaz; Duran
Match Prediction for USA vs Colombia
This game will be an exciting one for the fans as they witness two teams fighting each other to begin their preparation for the Copa America. Colombia will be aiming to continue their good run of matches and further extend their unbeaten run.
Prediction: USA 1-2 Colombia
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