New Zealand U23 vs USA U23 Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

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New Zealand U23

USA U23

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USA U23 to Win

Reason for tip

USA lost to France in their opener but showed enough quality in that game to suggest they can still be competitive in the Games. The Americans can respond with a win over a New Zealand side who perhaps rode their luck in their own opening win over Guinea.

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USA U23 2-1

Reason for tip

The USA were wasteful with their chances against France and are unlikely to win by a big margin here. New Zealand have scored in each of their last five games covering 2023 and 2024 and can find a way through, so take a chance on a 2-1 win for USA.

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USA are in need of a result after losing to France.
Both teams have scored in New Zealand’s last two games.
USA have drawn with France and Spain in friendly games this year.

USA in need of response

The Olympic football tournament kicked off on Wednesday and the USA head into their second group match against New Zealand in desperate need of a result.

The Americans went down 3-0 to host nation France in their opener, while the OlyWhites claimed a 2-1 win over Guinea and a draw on Saturday may be enough for them to secure a place in the next round.

USA performed fairly well against France and a 3-0 scoreline perhaps flattered Thierry Henry’s young side. In contrast, NZ rode their luck a little against their African opponents and a win for the young Stars and Stripes side has appeal here.

The USA were guilty of not making the most of their chances against France and can put that right against New Zealand, who don’t have the same level of quality at the back.

A 2-1 win for the USA is the correct score pick as New Zealand have scored in each of their last five games, while Team USA have only managed two clean sheets in their last 10 games covering this year and 2023.