USA
Belgium
USA
Belgium
Resumen del equipo
In their latest World Cup match, the USA hosted Bosnia & Herzegovina and secured a convincing 2-0 victory. This win marked a positive turn for the team after a recent loss to Türkiye.
Match statistics (USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina):
Resumen del equipo
Belgium faced Senegal in their most recent World Cup outing, triumphing with a narrow 3-2 win. This victory continues their unbeaten streak, following a draw against Iran and another against Egypt.
Match statistics (Belgium vs Senegal):
In a decisive World Cup Round of 16 match, Belgium triumphed over the USA with a score of 4-1, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical superiority.
The game started with an early goal from Belgium's C. De Ketelaere in the 9th minute, setting the tone for the match. Despite a spirited response from the USA, who equalized through M. Tillman in the 31st minute, Belgium quickly regained control with another goal from De Ketelaere just two minutes later.
Belgium's midfield dominance was evident as they recorded 15 total shots compared to the USA's 7, with 7 of those being on target. The USA, despite having a higher possession rate of 56%, struggled to convert their ball control into meaningful chances, managing only 2 shots on goal.
In the second half, Belgium extended their lead with a goal from H. Vanaken in the 57th minute, followed by a late strike from R. Lukaku in stoppage time. The USA's defensive frailties were exposed, leading to 11 fouls and two yellow cards, while Belgium maintained discipline with no cards issued.
This match highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams; Belgium's clinical finishing and tactical execution proved too much for the USA, who will need to regroup and reassess as they exit the tournament.
The USA has shown a mixed form in their last ten matches, with a record of 4 wins and 6 losses. They scored a total of 10 goals while conceding 4, averaging 2.5 goals for and 1.0 goals against per game. In their most recent match, they lost 1-4 to Belgium, which highlights their struggles against stronger opponents.
Belgium, on the other hand, has been more consistent, winning 6 out of their last 10 matches. They scored 9 goals and conceded 4, averaging 2.25 goals for and 1.0 goals against per game. Their recent victory over the USA further emphasizes their dominance in head-to-head encounters.
In their last encounter, Belgium outperformed the USA with a total of 15 shots compared to the USA's 7, and they also had a higher expected goals (xG) of 2.15 against the USA's 0.67. The USA managed to maintain 56% possession but struggled to convert that into effective scoring opportunities. Additionally, Belgium's defensive solidity is evident as they have kept their opponents to minimal scoring chances in recent matches.
Head-to-head statistics show that Belgium has won both of their previous encounters against the USA, scoring a total of 9 goals while conceding only 3. This trend suggests that Belgium has a psychological edge going into this match.
M. Freese
G
A. Freeman
D
C. Richards
D
T. Ream
D
A. Robinson
D
W. McKennie
M
T. Adams
M
M. Tillman
M
S. Dest
F
F. Balogun
F
C. Pulisic
F
T. Courtois
G
T. Castagne
D
B. Mechele
D
A. Theate
D
M. De Cuyper
D
Y. Tielemans
M
H. Vanaken
M
L. Trossard
M
K. De Bruyne
M
J. Doku
M
C. De Ketelaere
F
