The USMNTwill come againstMexicoin the grand 2021 CONCACAF Nations League FinalonSunday, June 6, 2021,at 9:00 PM (ET) at the Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.The UShad to get pastHonduras 1-0 to get to the final. Meanwhile, Mexico had to endure a little bit more difficult road, which saw thembeatCosta Rica after penalties in a 0-0 draw.
Both teams had tough wins in their semifinals matchups Thursday night to advance to this decisive match. The United States won overHonduras 1-0thanks to an 89th-minute goal by Theoson Siebatcheu. Despite having possession of the ball most of the time,Gregg Berhalterāsside couldnāt turn it into goals.
On the other hand, Mexico had similar issues againstCosta Rica. Despite controlling the game and having four shots on goal, they couldnāt score and ended up advancing to the final after winning5-4 on penalties.While picking a straight winner might not be as attractive there are many betting opportunities in the over/under or who scores first that might be much more attractive.Letās take a look at the bettingoptions and tips for thismatchup.
USMNT vs Mexicopredictions andtips
Mexico players celebrate after a win. (Getty)
This will be their 73rdoverall meeting. Interestingly, Mexicoare by far the more successful sidein head-to-head games, managinga total of 38wins; the USMNThave emerged victorious 20 timesso far, andeven 14matcheshave ended in a draw throughout the years. This will be the first time they meet in the newly-composedNations League competition.
The United States began their road towards the Final back in 2019, when they beat Cuba twice, then lost one game to Canada, and triumphed in the other in Group A. Meanwhile, Mexico ended the Group Stage as leaders in Group B after being the better side in all four clashes, twice against Bermuda and Panama.
It is the favorites Mexico whoare at +140to win this clash and become the firstCONCACAF Nations League winners, while the wageron the USMNT is at +180. Itās worth mentioning thatboth teams have suffered onlytwo losses in the past two years. The Stars and Stripes lost to Canada 2-0 in the Nations League Group A, and 2-1 to Switzerland in an International Friendly. On the other hand, theTricolor were defeated by Argentina 4-0 and Wales 1-0, both times in an International Friendly.
A tough battle is expected, but having everything in mind, betting that the match ends in a 2-1 triumph for the US pays out +1000. At $100, the bettor could earn$1,000.If you got to pick anyone to put the ball in the back of the net in this game look no further thanChristian Pulisic, as heis at +750to bethe first one to score.
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