New Zealand vs USA: Olympic 2024 Preview, Lineup & How to watch on TV
- USA face New Zealand in the next Olympic 2024 match
- New Zealand won their last match, USA lost theirs
- Here is the New Zealand vs USA preview
By Kian Long
USA's infamous USMNT will take part in their second match day of the summer Olympic 2024 competition. It was a bitter result in the opening match, as they faced hosts France and were humbled completely and utterly. That said, the result could be a blessing in disguise, as it forces head coach Marko Mitrovic to reconsider and potentially implement changes.
Next up will be no easy task, as the USMNT take on New Zealand. New Zealand have the potential to secure their progress to the quarter-finals with a win against the USMNT, so they will be hungry. However, USMNT will be no pushovers, as they simply cannot afford to roll over.
So, here is our Olympic 2024 preview for New Zealand vs USA, featuring our prediction, lineups and information about how to watch the match on TV...
New Zealand vs USA: Olympic 2024 Preview, Lineup & How to watch on TV
What Time does New Zealand vs USA Kick-Off?
Playing in a European time zone, New Zealand vs USA kicks off is surprisingly kind to USA local fans, but unsurprisingly it is not kind to New Zealand local fans.
- When is kick off? Saturday 27 July, 2024
- What time is kick off? 18:00 (BST), 13:00 (ET), 05:00 Next Day (NZST)
- Where is it played? Stade Velodrome, Marseille
New Zealand vs USA Head to Head Record
It is a rare occasion that the two sides meet, particularly in the Olympic setting. Here is a run-down of the New Zealand vs USA Head to Head Record...
Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
11 October 2016 | USA 1-1 New Zealand | International Friendly |
8 June 2003 | USA 2-1 New Zealand | International Friendly |
24 July 1999 | New Zealand 1-2 USA | FIFA Confederations Cup |
Is New Zealand vs USA on TV?
New Zealand vs USA will be streamed live on TV for USA viewers.
- TV channel / live stream? Peacock, fuboTV (USA)
New Zealand Team News
New Zealand will be looking to build on a great start to the tournament. As mentioned, they have an opportunity to secure their place in the quarterfinals. There was minimal expectation for New Zealand but already they could defy all expectations in this match.
Predicted New Zealand lineup vs USA: Paulsen; Bindon, Surman, Boxall, Sutton; Bell, Garbett; Bayliss, Singh, Herdman; Waine
USA Team News
Marko Mitrovic will field his strongest possible lineup, in the hopes of making amends for the open day humiliation against France. The good news for Mitrovic is that his side picked up no injuries in the opening match.
Predicted USA lineup vs New Zealand: Schulte; Harriel, Zimmerman, Robinson, Tolkin; Busio, Tessmann, Mihailovic; Paredes, McGuire, Aaronson
New Zealand vs USA Score Prediction
USA really cannot afford dropping points in this match. A draw would be enough to keep the dream alive but the USA should hope to give their fans even more reason to believe. They have what it takes to secure a New Zealand 1-2 USA scoreline. It will take a lot to beat Paulsen, but USA must believe.
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