Prediction: USA vs Chile

Looking to make it consecutive friendly victories in the early hours of Wednesday, the United States will welcome Chile to St. Louis.

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Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

Starting with the hosts, while the USA might have watched their home World Cup adventure come to a thumping Round of 16 exit following a 4-1 drumming against Belgium, Mauricio Pochettino’s men claimed an immediate response over the weekend. Getting September’s extended international break underway with a thumping 4-1 victory against Peru, the former Tottenham boss will be dreaming of a repeat performance when his squad arrived in St. Louis. However, despite smelling a real opportunity in the early hours of Wednesday, the United States will be searching for some much-welcomed defensive grit. Signing off their World Cup group stage charge with a rollercoaster 3-2 loss against Turkey on June 26th, Pochettino’s side have registered just a pair of clean sheets from any of their previous 14 straight appearances across all competitions.

While Weston McKennie might have recently returned from a muscle injury, the 28-year-old has not been included in Pochettino’s squad this month. Given what is a speedy turnaround following Saturday’s 4-1 victory against Peru, the USA are expected to make a string of alterations here.

Only making a cameo appearance off the bench, Fulham defender Antonee Robinson should be handed a full recall in St. Louis. Likewise, finding the net in the early hours of Saturday after an eye-catching 30-minute display, Middlesbrough midfielder Sebastian Berhalter should feature from the start.

As for the visitors, enduring a public World Cup qualifying nightmare last year and finishing rock-bottom of the South American standings, Chile have found themselves under a huge amount of scrutiny. Last seen over the weekend making an immediate return to losing ways as they were hit with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Canada, Nicolas Cordova’s men should be bracing themselves for another stern examination when they travel to St. Louis in the early hours of Wednesday. Losing three of their previous four appearances across all competitions, La Roja are also searching for their own defensive grit. It should be highlighted, Chile have failed to muster a single clean sheet so far this calendar year.

Both shown their own respective red cards against Canada over the weekend, both Elche attacker Lucas Cepeda and Sevilla defender Gabriel Suazo will miss out through suspension here. Once again omitted from Chile’s squad this month, Alexis Sanchez will not feature in St. Louis.

Only settling for a spot on the bench in Toronto, Sheffield United striker Ben Brereton Diaz could be handed a full recall. Swansea City goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux will start between the sticks and earn an 11th international cap here.

USA vs Chile Key Factors to Consider

• When the United States and Chile last met for a friendly showdown back in March 2019, Wednesday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate in Houston.
• The United States have registered just a pair of clean sheets from any of their previous 14 straight appearances across all competitions.
• Chile have lost three of their previous four appearances across all competitions.
• La Roja have failed to muster a single clean sheet so far this calendar year.
• The USA have seen 10 of their previous 13 appearances across all formats finish with over 2.5 goals.

Getting September’s extended international break underway with a dominant 4-1 victory against Peru over the weekend, the USA will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. Claiming an immediate response following their World Cup Round of 16 exit back in July, Wednesday’s hosts have also gained a reputation for their lively outings. With the Stars and Stripes seeing 10 of their previous 11 appearances across all competitions finish with over 2.5 goals, neutrals will be hoping for another enjoyable showdown from St. Louis.

Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

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