The men’s Olympic soccer tournament in France continues this weekend, as two nations endured contrasting results in the opening round of fixtures. There will be pressure on the USA after falling to a heavy defeat.
Meanwhile, New Zealand landed a memorable matchday one win over Guinea. You can find the latest soccer predictions and picks, as well as our New Zealand vs USA betting analysis below.
New Zealand vs USA Preview
A first ever meeting between the USA and New Zealand will make for fascinating viewing on matchday two, with both nations chasing maximum points. The USA could be eliminated from the Olympics this weekend if they suffer a defeat in Marseille against their rivals.
The manner of their performance in that opening night defeat against France was a major concern, while New Zealand could spring a second shock at the competition this summer against the USA. Therefore, a chance is taken on a vibrant New Zealand side.
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New Zealand vs USA Betting Analysis
The latest soccer odds to compare the New Zealand vs USA betting analysis can be found below.
The latest odds to make a USMNT Olympic roster prediction aren’t yet live. However, the USA could be the narrow favorites on the money line.
New Zealand vs USA Betting Preview & Updates
A crucial match in Group A at the Summer Olympics will take place on Saturday, with the USA requiring a victory to keep alive their hopes of progression. A defeat would see the USA exit the men’s soccer competition after just two rounds of matches.
New Zealand made a winning start to their Olympic schedule after landing a 2-1 success against Guinea in Nice. A second straight victory could see them set up a winner-take-all showdown against France for top spot on matchday three.
New Zealand vs USA Recent Scores
New Zealand Last 5
- July 24, 2024- Won 2-1 vs Guinea
- July 18, 2024- Lost 3-1 vs Uzbekistan
- September 9, 2023- Won 9-0 vs Fiji
- September 6, 2024- Won 8-0 Vanuatu
- August 30, 2024- Won 3-1 vs Fiji
USA Last 5
- July 24, 2024- Lost 3-0 vs France
- July 18, 2024- Drew 1-1 vs Spain
- July 13, 2024- Won 1-0 vs Paraguay
- June 11, 2024- Lost 2-0 vs Japan
- March 25, 2024- Drew 2-2 vs France
New Zealand Aims for Olympic Upset: USA Faces Tough Test
New Zealand will be looking to make Olympic history this weekend, as they bid to reach the knockout stage for just the second time. They last made it out of the group stage in 2020 when winning once in four matches before falling in the quarterfinal stage.
However, it is worth remembering when assessing the New Zealand vs USA betting analysis that the Oceania side have won five of their last six matches.
Key Injuries
- New Zealand will have a fully fit squad to select from this weekend.
Betting Trends To Know
- New Zealand’s win over Guinea was their second in eleven attempts at the Olympic Games.
USA in Crisis: Must-Win Match Against New Zealand
A must-win game at the Olympics takes place for the USA this weekend, as they bid to avoid an early exit from the competition. America suffered a group stage exit in their previous appearance at the Olympics in 2008, and have failed to qualify for the group stage in the last three editions of the tournament.
Things didn’t improve for the USA on matchday one at this year’s Olympics after being humbled 3-0 by France.
Key Injuries
- The USA will have a fully fit squad to select from for this second match at the Olympics.
Betting Trends To Know
- The USA has never won more than one game at a single edition of the Olympics.
New Zealand vs USA Betting Prediction
The USA were well below the standard required in their opening match at the Olympics in midweek. We could see them coming unstuck in this second round of fixtures on Saturday, with New Zealand preferred to secure their place in the knockout round, being this our soccer Olympic pick for this game.
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