A record-breaking eighth tournament title is still in sight, but the United States The national men’s team will have to come by Canada in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup. After opening the tournament with a draw, the Americans advanced to the knockout round with ease, where they crushed Saint Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago, both 6-0, to win their group. Canada, meanwhile, finished second in a group where they were heavy favorites to win. They needed a win against Cuba to even advance, but they got the 4-2 victory on July 4. This is a rematch of last month’s Concacaf Nations League final, which the United States won 2-0.
Kickoff at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. The United States are -170 favorites (risk $170 to win $100), while Canada are +480 underdogs in the latest USMNT vs. Canada odds from Caesars Sportsbook. A 90 minute draw costs +270, and the over/under for the total number of goals scored is 2.5. Before making choices between Canada and USMNT, here’s what you need to do check out the predictions and best bets from proven SportsLine football insider Martin Green.
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Now Green has won the USMNT vs. Canada matchup broken down from every angle. You can go to SportsLine to see the choices. Here are the betting lines and trends for Canada vs. USMT:
- USMNT vs. Canada Spread: US -0.5 (-170)
- USMNT vs. Canada over/under: 2.5 goals
- USMNT vs Canada moneyline: USMNT -170, Canada +480, Draw +270
- USA: The Americans have a 27-5 goal lead over the past eight games
- CAN: Canada’s only defeat in 2023 was the Nations League final (4-2-1)
- USMNT vs Canada picks: See choices on SportsLine
Why You Should Support the USMNT
The Americans have won all five Gold Cup encounters between these teams, including a 1-0 victory en route to a group win in 2021. Canada has not beaten the USMNT on US soil since 1957. Both teams miss key pieces, with European club players getting rest. But Canada is much worse off without it Cyle Larin, Jonathan David And Alphonso Davies. Larin and David are the country’s all-time top scorers and Davies is one of the best full-backs in the world.
The Americans lack talisman Christian Pulisic, among many other stars, but have a clear advantage in quality depth. Players like Jesus Ferreira, Brandon Vasquez, Djordje Mihailovic And Alex Zendejas seizing its opportunities. Ferreira has consecutive hat-tricks, while Vazquez and Mihailovic both scored twice in the Gold Cup. The Americans conceded only one goal, with Matt Turner earned his 20th win and clean sheet on his 30th appearance on July 4. See which team to choose here.
Why you should support Canada
The Canadians came up with the win when they needed it Junior Hoilette And Jonathan Osori among the goalscorers against Cuba. They hit nine of their 14 shots on target and both goals conceded came from penalties. Luke Cavallini had a goal against Guadeloupe to give him 19 in just 39 caps, the most in the team. Osorio is the leader in appearances with 67 and Hoilett has 15 goals in 58 games. Hoilett and Cavallini both have six career Gold Cup goals.
Osorio has played 11 seasons in the MLS FC Toronto and has 30 goals and 20 assists in the past six. He plays a major role in the attack, and 23-year-old Liam Miller And Jayden Nelson, 20, emerge as threats. Miller, one Liverpool Academy product playing for FC Basel, scored the last goal against Cuba, his first for Canada. Nelson, who plays with Rozenborg in the Norwegian professional league, he scored the decisive goal in the group stage final for his second in just five caps. See which team to choose here.
How to make USMNT vs Canada choices
Green won the USMNT vs. Canada broken down from every angle. He is underweight on the goal tally and has three confident best bets, including a plus-money play on a goalscorer. He only shares those Concacaf Gold Cup picks here.
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