In a few hours time, USA continue their Olympics 2024 campaign with a men's soccer game against Guinea. The USMNT which is fearlessly led by Marko Mitrovic simply must win the match. Whether or not they make it through to the knock-out stages will largely depend on the other result in their group, with France taking on New Zealand.
A win wouldn't guarantee them a place in the knockouts, therefore. Neverthless, a win would maximise their chances and strengthen their position. Besides, there is the pride of a great nation, and the opportunity to capitalise on the recent victory over New Zealand.
USA now have a neutral goal difference, which could work in their favour. They lost 3-0 on the opening day but they reclaimed their goal difference by thrashing New Zealand 4-1, a monumental victory. Now, they hope to receive a favour from France, who would guarantee USA a place in the knockouts by beating New Zealand, providing USA do not lose by more than two goals.
With the USWNT already securing their place in the knock-out stage of the competition, the USMNT hope to follow suit. Guinea will be looking for their first win of the 2024 games.
That said and without further ado, let's jump into our USA vs Guinea preview, which features the main information such as team news, our predicted lineups, how to watch on TV and an ultimate score prediction...
USA vs Guinea: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to watch on TV
What Time does USA vs Guinea Kick-Off?
Workplaces all across the United States will be eagerly checking the score, since it kicks off just after mid-day in Eastern Time.
- When is kick off? Tuesday 30 July, 2024
- What time is kick off? 13:00 (ET)
- Where is it played? Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne
USA vs Guinea Head to Head Record
In terms of the U23 setup, this will be just the second time that USA vs Guinea have met.
Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
22 March 2024 | USA 3-0 Guinea | Friendlies |
Is USA vs Guinea on TV?
- TV channel / Live stream? Peacock, Discovery+
USA Team News
For the USMNT, Busio has unfortunately emerged as a serious injury doubt. He was forced off the pitch after taking a knock against New Zealand and it looked like a hefty blow. So, Philadelphia Union midfielder Jack McGlynn could write his name into the history books with his first Olympic start.
Other than Busio, there are no other injuries for Mitrovic to contend with, so he can field a strong lineup otherwise.
Predicted USA lineup vs Guinea: Schulte; Tolkin, Robinson, Zimmerman, Harriel; Tessmann, McGlynn, Mihailovic; Aaronson, Parades, McGuire
Guinea Team News
Guinea will play with a full strength setup. They are not out of the competition and they will fight with every remaining fibre to secure a victory, which *could* see them progress. In truth, a lot depends on the other fixture between France and New Zealand, but it makes for an interesting affair in this game too, with every side battling it out. Guinea have no injuries to contend with.
Predicted Guinea lineup vs USA: Sylla; Keita, Soumah, Cisse; Diallo, Diawara, Toure, Balde; Moriba, Bah, Keita
USA vs Guinea Score Prediction
USA showed they have a fearsome setup in the last match. Guinea are yet to prove themselves on this stage, despite showing unity as a nation. I believe this game will end USA 3-0 Guinea, another attacking rampage from the USMNT. Let's hope I didn't speak too soon.
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