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El Salvador vs. USA 9/2/21 CONCACAF World Cup Qualifications Soccer Pick, Odds, and Prediction

United States vs. El Salvador
September 2, 2021 10:05 pm EDT
The Line: El Salvador +500 / USA -200 // Total: 2.5 Goals
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El Salvador and the United States face off on Thursday in a CONCACAF World Cup qualifying game at Cuscatlan Stadium.

What a summer it has been for the United States soccer team. The USA beat Mexico in the CONCACAF National League Final earlier this year 3-2. In the last game against Mexico, in the Gold Cup Final, the United States beat Mexico again 1-0. In the 117th minute, it was MIles Robinson who scored the game-winner. The USA had 14 shots and five of them on goal. Even though they had scoring chances they only had 36 percent of the possession, and controlling the ball is going to be important this year. Christian Pulisic has cleared the COVID protocols but it’s unclear if he’s going to get the start in this game. There are some rumors swirling that the United States could rest him. 


On the other side of this matchup is El Salvador who have lost their last two games that weren’t friendlies. Against Qatar the defense really struggled giving up three goals, and that led to a 3-2 defeat. Joaquin Rivas was the best player for El Salvador scoring two goals in the 63rd and 66th minute. El Salvador had 15 shots and five shots on goal and 65 percent of the possession. The last game for El Salvador was against Costa Rica in a friendly and the game ended in a 0-0 draw. The big question for El Salvador in this game is what defense will show up. If they want to win this game, the defense is going to need to step up. 

The United States are the better team and they are going to score at least one goal, which will be enough to come away with the victory. -200 is a bit of a high price, but I still believe there is value. The United States should really be closer to -300. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: USA -200

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