USA vs Portugal prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for USWNT in Women's World Cup group finale
After laying an egg in the first half of the 1-1 draw with the Netherlands last time out, the U.S. women have a lot to improve on as they match up against Portugal in the final match of Group E play.
They only need a draw to advance to the knockout round, but will likely require victory to have a shot at topping the group, as the Dutch get to finish against Vietnam.
Portugal are no slouch, despite playing in their first Women's World Cup tournament, and knowing they likely need a win to have a chance at the knockout stage, the European side will throw everything they have at the U.S.
After U.S. head coach Vlatko Andonovski named an unchanged XI against the Netherlands, which backfired, it will be fascinating to see if he decides to stick to his guns again, or concede that rotation will be necessary to improve the performance.
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The United States are the clear favorites in this match, but their poor attacking performances have muted expectations somewhat coming into this Group E finale.
Between the two sides failing to produce significant attacking pressure so far, and the knowledge that the U.S. just need a draw to advance into the knockout stage, the odds clearly favor less scoring in this game.
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The U.S. forwards struggled mightily against the Netherlands in their last Group E match, so it's possible that Vlatko Andonovski makes changes up front. Lynn Williams and Alyssa Thompson are the likely candidates to be rotated in, but until there's any indication of that possibility, expect Andonovski to keep the faith in Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman. If he does decide to make a change, Rodman is the likelier of the two to be
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