USA v Uruguay

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USA will be keen to bounce back with a win in this final game in Group C following a disappointing 2-1 defeat at the hands of Panama on matchday 2 and the host nation are in danger of going out of this Copa America at the group stage as third placed Panama take on the bottom nation in the group, Bolivia, at the same time as this fixture.

USA had previously opened their account with a solid 2-0 win against the Group C strugglers, Bolivia, to give Gregg Berhalter's side the perfect start to their group campaign but a 2-1 loss to Panama in their last game certainly does not bode well for the host nation as they will now be up against an in-form and confident Uruguay outfit who have registered back-to-back wins so far in the group stage.

In addition, recent results overall have seen USA post a mixed bag of results in all competitions as the States have managed to capture just three wins in their last eight internationals which have come in the shape of victories over Jamaica (in extra-time) aand Mexico (in the CONCACAF Nations League) along with their matchday 1 win over Bolivia in this Copa America tournament.

Nine defeats in their last 13 games overall in previous Copa America campaigns also suggests USA are likely to have their work cut out against Uruguay but five of their last 10 games overall have resulted in both teams scoring.

Uruguay know a point in their final game in Group C against USA would seal their place in the quarter-finals of this Copa America tournament and having already posted back-to-back wins against the likes of Panama 3-1 and a 5-0 thrashing of Bolivia, Marcelo Bielsa's side will be brimming with confidence ahead of this important tussle at the Arrowhead Stadium.

Uruguay registered a comprehensive 4-0 win over Mexico in their final warm-up game prior to this Copa America and having slipped to just two defeats in their previous 17 games overall in all competitions, La Celeste are likely to take some beating here despite the fact that USA hold home advantage and will enjoy the majority of supporters in the stadium.

Marcelo Bielsa's side have accumulated a total of 11 wins within their previous 17 internationals overall but as the hosts desperately need a result here, the goals market may be the safest option here with USA pressing forward in order to gain a result with one eye on Panama holding the edge over Bolivia in the other game.

USA v Uruguay Verdict

Two of the previous three games between USA and Uruguay have resulted in both teams scoring and this may even end in a draw.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.90

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.20

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 6.00