USMNT at Copa America 2024: Prediction, Best Bets, History & Schedule

Due to the United States hosting the prestigious Copa America for the second time ever, the USMNT automatically qualified to participate in the tournament. Updated in April the USMNT is currently ranked 11th overall in the FIFA rankings. Most of the books have placed the U.S. with an average shot at winning this year’s edition of the Copa America.

USMNT Copa America Prediction

Playing as the host nation will certainly be an advantage for this squad to help push them over the finish line. The USA are heavily favored to get out of Group C with the generous draw they received.

At the minimum, the USMNT should collect six points from Panama and Bolivia with their encounter against Uruguay as a toss-up. If the USA finishes as runners-up in their group, they could potentially face Brazil in the quarterfinals. Should the USMNT finish first in Group C they could clash with Brazil in the semifinals.

The likelihood of the USA clashing with Brazil at some point in the knockout stages will make their density to get to the final a difficult task. There are no locks in life and sports betting, but the USA Should advance to the knockout stage with ease.

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Best Bets for Team USA

Heading into the group stage the United States were big favourites to defeat Panama in their second group stage match of the competition. bet365 offered USMNT a clean sheet at -120 vs. Panama in which they unsuccessfully achieved by losing in a 2-1 upset defeat.

USMNT to Win Copa America

Bet 365 opened with the USMNT at +1200 to capture the trophy which is the sixth lowest odds out of the 16 teams. After Thursday’s night 2-1 setback against Panama, the current odds are +2500. Having to get through the likes of global soccer powers Brazil and Argentina, the States will have to catch lightning in a bottle and hope the top nations suffer shocking defeats. Have a look at our Copa America 2024 Winner Prediction for more details.

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USMNT Top Goal Scorer

• Christian Pulisic +2000 (opened at +450) at bet365 Sportsbook

Captain America as he’s known successfully enjoyed his first season with AC Milan. In 36 Serie A matches Pulisic found the back of the net 12 times and amassed eight assists. With his national side in 66 international caps, Christian has bagged 28 goals. The American has won U.S. Soccer Player of the Year four times and last year was named CONCACAF Nations League Player of the Tournament. Currently after two matches at the 2024 Copa America, Pulisic has registered one goal to name.

• Haji Wright +12500 (opened at +550) at bet365 Sportsbook

Wright adapted to life quite nicely in his first season in the English Championship with Coventry City. The 26-year-old registered 19 goals between the Championship and FA Cup appearances. Wright has hit double figures in the goals department in his last four club campaigns. It would be no surprise if Wright finishes as the top goal scorer for his country as he has hit the back of the net four times in nine international call-ups.

• Folarin Balogun +850 (opened at +600) at bet365 Sportsbook

The 22-year-old had a substandard year with his new outfit in Monaco in the 2023-24 campaign securing seven goals in 29 Ligue 1 appearances. Previously his first season in France, Balogun had a breakout year and acquired 21 league goals. Balogun has shown moments of brilliance with his lethal striking abilities and could salvage an average club season by adding goals to his USMNT account. After two group stage matches in the tournament, Balogun has found the back of the net twice.

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USMNT to Win Group C?

For the Americans to come out as Group C winners, they will most likely need to be victorious with their clash against Uruguay, who are favored to win Group C.

Both Uruguay and the USA are expected to defeat Panama and Bolivia making the fixture the all-important difference on who wins the group.

The USMNT historically has a positive record facing Uruguay, defeating them twice and drawing on four occasions, and catching no result once in seven all-time meetings. For more insights, check out our Copa America 2024 Group Predictions.

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USMNT Prop Bets

• USMNT Top Goal Scorer: Christian Pulisic +2000 (opened at +450)at bet365 Sportsbook

As stated above Pulisic impressed in his first year playing in Italy after a struggling spell with Chelsea. The two so-called unconvincing sides in Group C Captain America have scored against. Pulisic first-ever goal for his country came against Bolivia in 2016 during a friendly match. World Cup Qualifying fixtures saw the American world-class star score a total of four goals against Panama, including a hat trick in 2022.

• USMNT Top Goal Scorer: Ricardo Pepi +800 at bet365 Sportsbook

Flying under the radar is the 21-year-old who chalked up seven goals with PSV in the Eredivisie in 27 matches. Currently, he’s only behind Christian Pulisic on this current active roster in total international goals by a forward with 10. Only two of his 10 goals have come by the way of a friendly match. If Pepi gets starting minutes in the group stage, he is more than capable of finishing off his chances and will have Pulisic and Giovanni Renya feeding him quality passes.

• USMNT to Win Group C +5000 (opened at +137) at bet365 Sportsbook

For the current kings of CONCACAF, it would not be a huge surprise if the U.S. were to finish first in their group. 23 of the 27 players that were named to the USMNT squad, play in Europe which is arguably the most competitive region in the soccer world. The last time the United States hosted this tournament they went on to win their group with six points and via a better goal differential. Worth a sprinkle to side on the hosting nation to win their group.

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USMNT Schedule

• Sunday, June 23: United States (2-0) Bolivia - Arlington Texas, AT&T Stadium

• Thursday, June 27: Panama vs. United States (2-1) Atlanta Georgia, Mercedes Benz Stadium

• Monday, July 1: United States vs. Uruguay - Kansas City Missouri, Arrowhead Stadium

The History of USMNT at Copa America

The United States has participated in four (with an upcoming fifth) Copa America starting in 1993. The U.S. is the second most invited guest to the competition after their arch-rivals Mexico. Below are the USA's all-time matches and results in the Copa America.

1993 Group Stage: Lost (1-0) Uruguay, Lost (2-0) Ecuador, Draw (3-3) Venezuela

1995 Group Stage: Won (2-1) Chile, Lost (1-0) Bolivia, Won (3-0) Argentina

• Quarterfinals: Draw (0-0) (4-1p) Mexico

• Semifinals: Lost (1-0) Brazil

• Third Place Match, Lost (4-1) Columbia

2007 Group Stage: Lost (4-1) Argentina, Lost (3-1) Paraguay, Lost (1-0) Columbia

2016 Group Stage: Lost (2-0) Columbia, Won (4-0) Costa Rica, Won (1-0) Paraguay

• Quarterfinals: Won (2-1) Ecuador

• Semifinals: Lost (4-0) Argentina

• Third Place Match: Lost (1-0) Columbia

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How to Watch Copa America 2024

• Dates: June 20 - July 14

• Location: United States

• How to Watch: Fox Sports, TUDN