Today’s Soccer Prediction Ireland – United States
Unqualified for the World Cup in Russia, both nations want to regain some confidence. No benefit in terms of motivation
State of form
Ranked 2nd in its pool in qualifying behind Serbia, Ireland has unfortunately crashed against Denmark and will not be traveling to Russia this summer. In the meantime, Shane Long’s team-mates remain on friendly back-to-back defeats, against Turkey at the end of March (1-0) and on France’s lawn last Monday (2-0).
Opposite, the United States also missed the train for the 2018 World Cup, as they finished 5th in the CONCACAF zone, behind Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and Honduras respectively. However, Timothy Weah’s partners have been showing great things in friendly since, and they have just followed two great wins, against Paraguay (1-0) and Bolivia this week (3-0).
Headcount for Ireland – United States
No changes for Ireland coming with a group almost similar to the one convened to face Turkey 2 months ago. The team will be led by leaders Randolph (Middlesbrough) in the net, O’Shea (Sunderland), Coleman (Everton) and Clark (Newcastle) in defense, Whelan (Aston Villa), McClean (WBA) and Hendrick (Burnley) in the middle, and attackers Long (Southampton) and Walters (Burnley) in attack.
In addition to all his players involved in the national championship, the United States will have to compose without a few executives like the defender Yedlin (Newcastle), the medium Nagbe (Atlanta), the nugget Pulisic (Dortmund) and the striker Wood (Hamburg). Largely weakened for this new gathering therefore, the group is led by the middle Corona (America) or the defender Lichaj (Nottingham Forest). Note the presence of the young PSG striker, Timothy Weah, scorer against Bolivia.
Ireland – United States Prediction
In a good momentum, the United States seem able to hang a very good point in Ireland this weekend. Draw
Prediciton Today: both teams score
Odds: 1.75
