USA vs Guatemala Predictions & Tips - Stars and Stripes to Reach Gold Cup Final
- USA are averaging over 2 goals per game at the Gold Cup
- Guatemala have struggled for clean sheets recently
- A high-scoring Stars and Stripes semi-final win is tipped
USA vs Guatemala Preview
USA have scored in every Gold Cup match so far and have been tough to beat at the competition. Guatemala have only won two Gold Cup games, rarely kept clean sheet and a Stars and Stripes triumph is predicted.
- USA vs Guatemala Preview
- Stats
- HTH
- Last 5 Meetings
- USA Form
- USA Injuries & Team News
- Guatemala Form
- Guatemala Injuries & Team News
Stats
- USA have won 3 of their last 4 games.
- USA have seen over 2.5 goals in 2 consecutive matches.
- USA have won 4 of their last 5 games against Guatemala.
- USA have seen over 3.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 against Guatemala.
- Guatemala have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 6 games.
HTH
USA have a 15-4 advantage against Guatemala in 25 meetings with six draws.
Last 5 Meetings
| Competition | Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
World Cup Qualifier | 29.03.2016 | USA | 4-0 | Guatemala |
World Cup Qualifier | 25.03.2016 | Guatemala | 2-0 | USA |
Friendly | 3.07.2015 | USA | 4-0 | Guatemala |
Friendly | 5.07.2013 | USA | 6-0 | Guatemala |
World Cup Qualifier | 16.10.2012 | USA | 3-1 | Guatemala |
USA Form
The USA are in good shape at the 2025 Gold Cup and are undefeated in all four matches. Mauricio Pochettino’s side have been free-flowing in attack, scoring nine goals in four games.
The Stars and Stripes started their campaign with a 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago and a 1-0 victory against Saudi Arabia. They completed the group stage with a 2-1 triumph against Haiti.
Pochettino’s team drew 2-2 with Costa Rica in the quarter-finals before winning 4-3 on penalties. The US had 1.92 XG, conceded first and Diego Luna and Maximilian Arfsten scored in each half.
USA Injuries & Team News
USA have no injuries or suspensions.
Maximilian Arfsten made his first appearance at the Gold Cup against Costa Rica. He is likely to retain his starting position after scoring and assisting in the quarter-final.
Goalkeepers: Matt Turner, Matt Freese, Chris Brady
Defenders: John Tolkin, Chris Richards, Walker Zimmerman, Miles Robinson, Tim Ream
Alex Freeman, Nathan Harriel, Mark McKenzie, Maximilian Arfsten
Midfielders: Tyler Adams, Jack McGlynn, Quinn Sullivan, Sebastian Berhalter, Diego Luna, Brenden Aaronson, Luca de la Torre, Johnny Cardoso, Malik Tillman
Forwards: Damion Downs, Haji Wright, Paxten Aaronson, Brian White, Patrick Agyemang
Guatemala Form
Guatemala have won just four of their previous seven fixtures in all competitions. The Central American side are winless in two of their four Gold Cup games.
The Blue and Whites beat Jamaica 1-0 in Group C and lost their second match 1-0 against Panama. Luis Fernando Tena’s outfit progressed to the knockout stages after a 3-2 win over Guadeloupe.
Guatemala came back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Canada last time out and progressed after a 5-6 win on penalties. Canada scored first and had a player sent off before Rubio Rubin equalised mid-way through the second period.
Guatemala Injuries & Team News
Oscar Castellanos missed the Canada game and is doubtful again here.
Rubio Rubin scored in a second consecutive Gold Cup match on Sunday and is likely to start.
Goalkeeper: Nicholas Hagen, Kenderson Navarro, Luis Moran
Defenders: Jose Ardon, Nicolas Samayoa, Jose Carlos Pinto, Aaron Herrera, Stheven Robles, Jose Morales, Carlos Aguilar
Midfielders: Jose Rosales, Rodrigo Saravia, Pedro Altan, Oscar Castellanos, Jonathan Franco, Kevin Ramírez, Matt Evans
Forwards: Erick Lemus, Rubio Rubin, Rudy Munoz, Darwin Lom, Damian Rivera, Oscar Santis, Arquímides Ordóñez, Olger Escobar, Elmer Cardoza
Verdict
USA know how to score goals and Guatemala often concede. A high-scoring win for the in-form Stars and Stripes is the best pick at the Gold Cup.
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