In the early hours of Monday, USA and Bolivia go head-to-head at the AT&T Stadium in Group C of the Copa America.
USA hoping to end questionable runGreg Berhalter’s team has been in unconvincing form heading into this Group C Copa opener. A 1-1 draw with Brazil was a respectable result, but it means they have claimed just one win in their previous six games in normal time.
Their recent outings have lacked goals, with under 2.5 goals scored in four of the last five matches. Despite the relatively low-scoring recent games, USA have kept just one clean sheet in their previous six outings.
The USMNT has lost their last two games in the Copa America. However, the losses against Argentina and Colombia came after three straight victories in the competition over Costa Rica, Paraguay and Ecuador.
The head-to-head record between these two teams could not be closer. Both teams have claimed two victories and four games have finished in draws. However, the USA has won the last two games between the two teams.
Omens are not good for a Bolivia victoryThe South American team has struggled to avoid defeat in recent international games. has lost five of their previous six outings, including a 3-0 defeat in Colombia last time out.
A poor defence has been one of the main factors in their recent poor results. They have conceded two or more goals in four of their last six internationals.
Bolivia needs to end a woeful recent run in the Copa America. They have suffered 12 straight defeats in the competition. A leaky defence has been the main reason for the losses, as La Verde has conceded at least two goals in 12 of their last 13 matches at the Copa.
What am I backing?The USA may not have been in the best form lately, but I am backing them to record a victory over a Bolivia team low on confidence following their poor recent form.