Uruguay will look to complete Group C play undefeated when they meet the USMNT in a Copa America 2024 match at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Monday. Uruguay are coming off a 5-0 win over Bolivia on Thursday, while the USMNT dropped a 2-1 decision to Panama. The United States must win the match if they have any chance to reach the quarterfinals. Uruguay, which have a plus-7 goal differential in the tournament, already have six points and are nearly a lock to advance. The U.S. will be without forward Timothy Weah, who received a red card against Panama.
Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET from Arrowhead Stadium. The Americans are listed as the +155 favorites (risk $100 to win $155) in the latest USMNT vs. Uruguay odds, with Uruguay the +195 underdogs. A draw is priced at +210 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any USMNT vs. Uruguay picks, you need to see what SportsLine's Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.
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Now, Eimer has broken down USMNT vs. Uruguay from every angle and identified his picks and Copa America 2024 predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Uruguay vs. USMNT:
- USMNT vs. Uruguay over/under: 2.5 goals
- USMNT vs. Uruguay money line: USA +155, Draw +210, Uruguay +195
- USMNT: Since January, the U.S. and their opponents have each scored 10 goals in seven matches with the USMNT posting a 3-3-1 record
- URU: Uruguay have gone 3-1-1 since March, outscoring their opponents 14-4
- USMNT vs. Uruguay picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back the USMNT
The Americans could be dangerous as they will be in full-on desperation mode. Only a victory will suffice. Helping lead the way will be forward Christian Pulisic, the team captain. In the tournament opener, he scored in the third minute and followed that up with an assist in the 44th as the U.S. cruised to a 2-0 win over Bolivia. As a member of the USMNT, he has recorded 30 goals in 70 appearances since 2016.
Forward Folarin Balogun has two goals in the tournament, including the only goal for the United States in the loss to Panama. Since joining the national team in 2023, he already has five goals in 14 appearances. He plays professionally for Monaco in Ligue 1 in France. This past season, he had seven goals in 29 league matches. Since turning pro in 2020, he has 38 career goals in 107 matches. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Uruguay
Although they could elect to rest a number of starters for this match, Uruguay still has a formidable offense. One of those players is midfielder Federico Valverde, who is a vice-captain on the team. He scored in the 81st minute in the victory over Bolivia. He had four shots in the 3-1 win over Panama on June 23. The 25-year-old has scored seven goals for the national team in 58 appearances.
Midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta is also a capable scorer. The 30-year-old had two shots, including one on target in the win over Panama. Since joining the national team in 2014, he has registered 10 goals in 48 appearances. In the 2022 FIFA World Cup win over Ghana, he scored both goals for Uruguay. He has played the past six seasons for Flamengo of Serie A in Brazil, scoring 33 goals in 121 league matches. See which team to pick here.
How to make USMNT vs. Uruguay picks
Eimer has broken down Uruguay vs. USMNT from every possible angle. He is leaning Over on the goal total and has locked in two confident best bets while also offering a full breakdown of this match. He's only sharing his Copa America 2024 picks and analysis at SportsLine.
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