Mauricio Pochettino’s USA achieved a notable scalp on Thursday evening, securing a 1-0 win in Jamaica.
As we successfully predicted in our Jamaica vs. USA props article, Ricardo Pepi proved to be the difference-maker, while Mason Holgate also endured a night to forget.
All that means that the USA will secure their place in the final four of the CONCACAF Nations League if they are able to avoid defeat in St. Louis on Monday evening.
But, could there be one last twist in this interesting clash between two of the most talented nations in the CONCACAF region.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| USA | – 260 |
| Draw | +397 |
| Jamaica | +690 |
USA Hold Advantage in Head-to-Head Record
| Total | USA | Jamaica | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 |
| CONCACAF Nations League Games | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 48 | 33 | 15 |
The USA improved their overall record against Jamaica on Thursday evening after securing a 1-0 win away from home. Ricardo Pepi netted the only goal in a tense affair, with the winning strike being netted in the fifth minute.
That success means that the USA have now won each of their two CONCACAF Nations League matches against Jamaica, and they have lost just three of the last 20 head-to-head matches.
USA Team News
Pochettino is unlikely to ring the changes after a professional display in Jamaica on Thursday.
However, one of the only changes could come in the midfield area. Timothy Weah could be recalled after serving his suspension, with either Johnny Cardoso or Tanner Tessmann dropping out.
Possible Lineup
Matt Turner (GK); Joe Scally, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson, Johnny Cardoso, Yunus Musah, Timothy Weah, Weston McKennie, Christian Pulisic, Ricardo Pepi
Jamaica Team News
McLaren is unlikely to change from a back five this week, as a counter-attack approach is likely for the visitors.
However, the former Man United assistant will be forced into a change, with Mason Holgate suspended for the clash in St. Louis. Di’Shon Bernard could be handed a rare start for the national side in the defender’s place.
Possible Lineup
Andre Blake (GK); Dexter Lembikisa, Amari’I Bell, Di’Shon Bernard, Ethan Pinnock, Greg Leigh, Demarai Gray, Kasey Palmer, Joel Latibeaudiere, Leon Bailey, Michail Antonio,
USA vs. Jamaica Prediction
It would appear as though the hard work was done by the USA in the away match, meaning that the pressure will be off in St. Louis on Monday.
We believe that the USMNT should have too much quality across the field for the visitors, and a 2-0 success could be achieved against Jamaica.
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