USA
Belgium
USA
Belgium
Team Overview
In their last World Cup match, the USA hosted Bosnia & Herzegovina and secured a convincing 2-0 victory. This win marked a positive turn for the team after a recent loss to Türkiye, showcasing their ability to bounce back effectively.
Match statistics (USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina):
Team Overview
Belgium triumphed in their latest World Cup encounter against Senegal, winning 3-2 in a closely contested match. This victory continues their unbeaten streak, having not lost in their last four outings.
Match statistics (Belgium vs Senegal):
In a decisive Round of 16 encounter, Belgium outclassed the USA with a commanding 4-1 victory, securing their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The match showcased Belgium's attacking prowess, with goals from C. De Ketelaere, H. Vanaken, and R. Lukaku sealing a comprehensive win.
The game started with an early goal from Belgium's De Ketelaere in the 9th minute, setting the tone for the match. Although the USA equalized shortly after through M. Tillman in the 31st minute, Belgium quickly regained control with another goal from De Ketelaere just two minutes later. This sequence highlighted Belgium's clinical finishing, as they capitalized on their chances effectively.
Despite holding 56% possession, the USA struggled to convert their dominance into meaningful opportunities, managing only 2 shots on target compared to Belgium's 6. The Americans had a total of 7 shots, but their inability to break through Belgium's defense was evident. The match also saw the USA committing 11 fouls, leading to two yellow cards, while Belgium remained disciplined with no bookings.
As the second half progressed, Belgium extended their lead with a goal from Vanaken in the 57th minute, further asserting their dominance. The final nail in the coffin came in stoppage time when Lukaku found the net, capping off a stellar performance. This match not only showcased Belgium's attacking depth but also raised questions about the USA's ability to compete at this level.
The USA has shown a strong performance in their last ten matches, winning 6, drawing 1, and losing 3. They have scored a total of 10 goals, averaging 2.5 goals per game, while conceding 4, which gives them an average of 1.0 goals against per game. In contrast, Belgium has also been in good form, with 6 wins and 2 losses in their last ten matches, scoring 9 goals at an average of 2.25 goals per game and conceding 4 goals, averaging 1.0 goals against per game.
Historically, the two teams have faced each other twice, with Belgium winning both encounters. The most recent match ended with Belgium defeating the USA 4-1, indicating a trend that could influence the upcoming match.
In their last match, the USA had a possession rate of 56% and created 7 total shots, with 2 on target. Belgium, on the other hand, had a possession rate of 44% and managed 14 total shots, with 6 on target. The expected goals (xG) for the USA was 0.64, while Belgium's xG was significantly higher at 2.10, suggesting that Belgium has been more efficient in converting their chances into goals. Additionally, the USA averaged 3 corners and 11 fouls in their recent matches, while Belgium averaged 5 corners and 9 fouls.
M. Freese
G
A. Freeman
D
C. Richards
D
T. Ream
D
A. Robinson
D
W. McKennie
M
T. Adams
M
M. Tillman
M
S. Dest
F
F. Balogun
F
C. Pulisic
F
T. Courtois
G
T. Castagne
D
B. Mechele
D
A. Theate
D
M. De Cuyper
D
Y. Tielemans
M
H. Vanaken
M
L. Trossard
M
K. De Bruyne
M
J. Doku
M
C. De Ketelaere
F
