Saudi Arabia vs USA Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 20.06.2025

• Date and Time: Friday, 20 June 2025, 01:15 GMT+1
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Saudi Arabia vs USA Preview and Team News

Saudi Arabia Team News

Saudi Arabia opened their Concacaf Gold Cup group stage campaign with a 0-1 win against Haiti. This was a good performance ahead of their clash against the USA as they bid to qualify from the group.

Hervé Renard’s men collected three wins, one draw, and one defeat ahead of the tournament. The solitary defeat came in the last World Cup qualifier against Australia (1-2).

Hervé Renard is expected to retain his preferred 4-2-3-1 shape, which morphs into a 4-3-3 formation in possession. It gives his side the ability to control the midfield with an extra player, stretch the game in wide areas, and attack with four men.

Hervé Renard will be without left-back Hassan Kadesh (hamstring) and Muhanad Al-Saad (unknown injury) in their clash against the USA.

Saudi Arabia predicted lineup vs USA

Saudi Arabia predicted lineup vs USA: (4-2-3-1): Alaqidi; Boushal, Madu, Alamri, Abdulhamid; Al-Ghamdii, Alhassan; Al-Sahafi, Aljohani, Al Hammami; Al-Shehri

USA Team News

The USA opened their Concacaf Gold Cup in style, outclassing Trinidad and Tobago 5-0. Mauricio Pochettino’s men bounced back to winning ways after four defeats on the bounce in the lead-up to the competition.

The losses came against Panama (0-1), Canada in the CNL (2-1), Turkiye (1-2), and Switzerland (0-4) in friendly encounters. 

The Argentinian tactician is still experimenting with his side as he bids to get a tune out of them ahead of Friday. He’s settled on a 4-2-3-1 formation with a lone striker up front. This allows Pochettino’s squad to be aggressive off the ball and transition quickly when they win it back.

These efforts have been bolstered by a clean bill of health on the fitness front. Pochettino will have the full complement to choose his starting 11 on Friday.

USA predicted lineup vs Saudi Arabia

USA predicted lineup vs Saudi Arabia: (4-2-3-1): Freese; Freeman, Richards, Ream, Arfsten; Berhalter, De La Torre; McGlynn, Tillman, Luna; Agyemang

Saudi Arabia vs USA Prediction 

• Pick: USA to win
• Odds: 1.65 (22Bet)
• Correct score prediction: Saudi Arabia 1-2 USA

Saudi Arabia are expected to be pragmatic in their approach. They will employ a medium press and defend in numbers when out of possession. We are anticipating their counter-attack when they win the ball, which is designed to catch the U.S. high line off their positions.

The USA will adopt a front-foot approach. Saudi are likely to press from the front and look to win the ball as quickly as possible after losing it. They’ll dominate possession and dictate the tempo of the match.

⏰ FT | Our first victory in the Gold Cup!

Our Green Falcons secure the 3️⃣ points against Haiti 👏 pic.twitter.com/7ME9hUgn0Z

— Saudi National Team (@SaudiNT_EN) June 16, 2025

Both clubs will adopt a similar shape, 4-2-3-1; however, there will be variations when on and off the ball on either side. Rowdy Arabia will morph into a 4-3-3 when in possession and a 4-5-1 when they lose it. 

The USA will push forward into a 3-2-3-1 when on the ball, with one of the fullbacks inverting into the base of midfield. This will allow a midfielder to step forward into the attacking end.

The USA have the quality and experience in their ranks to be slight favourites on Friday. They’ll try for back-to-back triumphs in the Concacaf Gold Cup.

Saudi Arabia vs USA Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Race To Two Goals – USA
• Odds: 1.95 (22Bet)

Mauricio Pochettino’s tactical approach involves energy with a robust press, a high line, and vertical play. This means that the USA will lose possession a lot during the match. However, on the plus side, they’ll attack in their play and look to go in behind every time they have the ball.

In contrast, Saudi Arabia will be reactive in this match, looking to defend in numbers and plug any gaps in their defensive phase.

This dynamic will hand the initiative to the USA, especially in the early stages of the game. The upshot is that Mauricio Pochettino’s charges will race to a two-goal lead, handing them the advantage to go on and win.

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