We’re gearing up for the Olympics action on Saturday as New Zealand U23 faces off against United States U23. Below, you’ll find our predictions, statistics, and match poll for the New Zealand U23 vs. United States U23 game, along with the latest match odds.
New Zealand U23
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New Zealand U23 aims to build on their recent 2-1 victory over Guinea U23 in the Olympics. Matthew Garbett (25′) and Ben Waine (76′) scored for New Zealand, while Amadou Diawara (72′) found the net for Guinea.
In their last six matches, New Zealand U23 has scored a total of 5 goals but conceded 7, indicating some defensive vulnerabilities.
United States U23
The United States U23 team is looking to bounce back after a defeat to France U23 in their last Olympics game. Alexandre Lacazette (61′), Michael Olise (69′), and Loïc Badé (85′) were the goal scorers for France.
Prediction
New Zealand U23 has shown they can score, but they might struggle to secure a win against the United States U23. We anticipate a closely contested match, with the United States U23 likely to edge out a 2-1 victory.
Our expert partners are also predicting under 3.5 goals for this match.