The USMNT, featuring a lineup missing several prominent players, is set to begin their 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign against Trinidad & Tobago this Sunday. Notable absences from the squad include team captain Christian Pulisic, along with Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, Giovanni Reyna, Sergiño Dest, Antonee Robinson, Folarin Balogun, Timothy Weah, and Ricardo Pepi. The United States enters the match following a four-game losing streak, while Trinidad & Tobago has achieved victory in three of their last five outings.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. ET at PayPal Park in San Jose. According to the latest betting odds, the USMNT is heavily favored at -1100. Trinidad & Tobago is listed as a significant underdog at +2200, with odds for a draw set at +1000. The projected total goals for the match has an over/under of 3.5. Soccer analysis expert Martin Green has provided his insights and predictions for this fixture.
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Expert Predictions for USMNT vs. Trinidad & Tobago
Based on his detailed analysis, here are Martin Green`s key predictions:
- USA to cover a -2.25 goal spread (-115): Green highlights that Trinidad & Tobago`s defense has struggled recently, conceding 11 goals in their last four games. The USMNT has historically dominated this fixture, winning four out of the last five meetings. Notably, they secured consecutive 6-0 victories in their previous two CONCACAF Gold Cup encounters against Trinidad & Tobago. The USA is widely regarded as one of the top contenders, alongside Mexico, to win the tournament.
- USA to score over 2.5 goals (-138): The United States has a strong scoring record against Trinidad & Tobago, netting at least three goals in four of their last five matches. This includes a 3-0 win in their CONCACAF Nations League match in November 2023 and a decisive 7-0 victory in an international friendly in 2021.
- Brian White to score at any time (-120): Brian White is expected to feature, making his seventh appearance for the United States men`s national team since his debut in January 2024. He registered his first international goal in a 3-0 friendly win against Costa Rica earlier this year. At the club level, White has been a prolific scorer for the Vancouver Whitecaps, finding the net 71 times in 167 appearances since 2021, including 16 goals in 22 games this season.
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