USA
Belgium
USA
Belgium
Team Overview
In their last World Cup match, the USA hosted Bosnia & Herzegovina and secured a convincing 2-0 victory. This win adds to their recent success, having won three of their last four matches.
Match statistics (USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina):
Team Overview
Belgium faced Senegal in their last World Cup match, emerging victorious with a 3-2 scoreline. This win continues their unbeaten streak, having not lost in their last four matches.
Match statistics (Belgium vs Senegal):
In a decisive Round of 16 encounter, Belgium triumphed over the USA with a commanding 4-1 victory, effectively ending the American campaign in the World Cup.
The match began with an early goal from Belgium's C. De Ketelaere in the 9th minute, setting the tone for the game. Although the USA equalized shortly after with M. Tillman's strike in the 31st minute, Belgium quickly regained control, with De Ketelaere netting his second just two minutes later. The USA, despite having 56% possession, struggled to convert their opportunities, managing only 2 shots on target compared to Belgium's 6.
Belgium's offensive prowess was further demonstrated when H. Vanaken scored in the 57th minute, extending their lead to 3-1. The USA's attempts to rally were hampered by their inability to capitalize on possession, and they ended the match with 7 total shots against Belgium's 14. The final blow came in stoppage time when R. Lukaku sealed the victory with a goal in the 90+3 minute.
Throughout the match, the USA faced challenges not only from Belgium's clinical finishing but also from their own discipline, receiving two yellow cards while Belgium remained unpunished. This match highlighted the gap in experience and execution at this level, as Belgium advanced with a display of tactical efficiency and attacking flair.
The USA has shown a mixed form in their last ten matches, winning 4, losing 3, and drawing 3. They scored a total of 10 goals, averaging 2.5 goals per game, while conceding 4, which gives them a solid defensive record of 1.0 goals against per game. In contrast, Belgium has been more consistent, winning 6 of their last 10 matches, scoring 9 goals at an average of 2.25 goals per game, and conceding 4 goals, also averaging 1.0 goals against per game.
In their last encounter, Belgium emerged victorious with a score of 4-1 against the USA, indicating a psychological advantage. The USA's recent performances have been bolstered by their attacking prowess, but they will need to tighten their defense against a potent Belgian side.
In terms of head-to-head statistics, Belgium has won both of their previous encounters against the USA, with an average of 6 goals per game across those matches. The USA has struggled defensively against Belgium, conceding an average of 4.5 goals per match in their last two meetings. The expected goals (xG) from their last match showed Belgium with an xG of 2.10 compared to the USA's 0.64, highlighting the disparity in offensive effectiveness.
Additionally, Belgium's ability to maintain possession at 56% in their last match against the USA suggests they can control the game effectively, which could be crucial in this knockout stage. The USA will need to capitalize on their chances and improve their shot accuracy to compete effectively.
M. Freese
G
A. Freeman
D
C. Richards
D
T. Ream
D
A. Robinson
D
W. McKennie
M
T. Adams
M
M. Tillman
M
S. Dest
F
F. Balogun
F
C. Pulisic
F
T. Courtois
G
T. Castagne
D
B. Mechele
D
A. Theate
D
M. De Cuyper
D
Y. Tielemans
M
H. Vanaken
M
L. Trossard
M
K. De Bruyne
M
J. Doku
M
C. De Ketelaere
F
