United States vs. Canada 9/5/21 CONCACAF World Cup Qualifications Soccer Pick, Odds, and Prediction

The United States and Canada face off on Sunday in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifications at Nissan Stadium. These two teams last faced off in July and it was the United States that came away with the 1-0 victory. Shaquell Moore scored the goal in the 1st minute, and then the defense was impressive. 

The United States has had quite the summer beating Mexico twice and Canada once, but they can’t be happy with how they looked in the last game against El Salvador. The United States had 13 shots, but only two went on goal but they only had 49 percent of the possession. El Salvador had seven shots but only one shot on goal. All summer the defense has been strong, but the offense could use some improvement. The big question surrounding the United States heading into this game is if Christian Pulisic is going to be able to go. If Pulisic can go that is going to be a big boost for the United States chances at winning this game. 

On the other side of this matchup is Canada who faced off with Honduras on Thursday and the game ended in a 1-1 draw. Canada actually fell behind in that game in the 39th minute, but it was Cyle Larin who scored a goal in the 65th minute to tie the game. Canada had 15 shots but only three went on target. Canada did have 66 percent of the possession and they probably are disappointed that they weren’t able to come away with the victory. The first time they played the United States this summer, the offense couldn’t get anything going, and they need to find a way to get a goal early in this game to put the pressure on. 

The first time they played this summer there was only one goal scored, and the offenses aren’t going to be strong. I don’t expect many shots on goal by either team and the under will cash with ease.