Predict the USA vs Portugal match

[lasportzphan]

Portugal 2 - 1 if I had to bet. Even with Pepe and the injuries, if Ronaldo is OK (I think he is) i think they are a better team. If Ronaldo really is hurt badly that of course would change things. Obviously we can win this match, but we need to play a lot better than we did in the first one. Howard needs to be great and he usually is. I wouldn't start Johannsen. He had a lot of minutes to get over his butterflies and prove himself and didn't. I understand his job is tougher when Bradley is playing like shit and Dempsey is ineffective because he can't breathe, so maybe he'll do better if he plays today. It's going to be an exciting one for sure...

Stop being rational...

 

[podsox]

I feel like I should load up on Portugal with these predicitons. the usa is +300 in vegas. I wonder what those odds would be if we didn't live in the gambling capitol of the world

 

[Beengay fudgepackers]

I feel like I should load up on Portugal with these predicitons. the usa is +300 in vegas. I wonder what those odds would be if we didn't live in the gambling capitol of the world

I would take those odds for Portugal if I were a heartless betting man. I love my country too much though.

 

[mrwallace2ku]

In the jungles of the Amazon with high humidity and temps...sounds like a defensive game and a draw to me.

0-0

 

[Nasty_Magician]

It's probably going to be like 7-0 US right?

 

[jarntt]

I feel like I should load up on Portugal with these predicitons. the usa is +300 in vegas. I wonder what those odds would be if we didn't live in the gambling capitol of the world

That's a different topic!!! I would definitely bet the US if we are getting odds because I think it's pretty close.

 

[HuskerinBig10]

I believe...

 

[HuskerinBig10]

I believe that....

 

[HuskerinBig10]

I believe that we........

 

[romeo212000]

Klinsmann going to deploy a 4-2-3-1 by adding Zusi. Looks pretty defensive to me. I'm not sure I agree. Dempsey isn't a target forward and I think we need to step on portugal's throat.

 

[The Crimson King]

1-1

 

[OregonDucks]

Been waiting for this match on the pitch for 9 months! Can't wait to see our strikers on the field vs portugals defense!

 

[OregonDucks]

This 5-4-3-2-1 offense/defense is going to be intense!!,

 

[lasportzphan]

Klinsmann going to deploy a 4-2-3-1 by adding Zusi. Looks pretty defensive to me. I'm not sure I agree. Dempsey isn't a target forward and I think we need to step on portugal's throat.

I fear we may just play for a point.... Which I don't get. We will not score against Germany and Germany needs to win the next game against us. Furthermore, a tie keeps all team in our group alive. Our goal differential will suffer against Germany whereas Ghana could overtake with a 2-0 win versus Portugal. This is a play to win game, treat it like the round of 16

 

[OregonDucks]

I fear we may just play for a point.... Which I don't get. We will not score against Germany and Germany needs to win the next game against us. Furthermore, a tie keeps all team in our group alive. Our goal differential will suffer against Germany whereas Ghana could overtake with a 2-0 win versus Portugal. This is a play to win game, treat it like the round of 16

Why in the F would someone coach to not win.......?

 

[olympicoscar]

Klinsmann going to deploy a 4-2-3-1 by adding Zusi. Looks pretty defensive to me. I'm not sure I agree. Dempsey isn't a target forward and I think we need to step on portugal's throat.

I agree. We need 2 up front or we'll have a lot of trouble scoring.

 

[olympicoscar]

I like 2-1, USA. I think possession will be close to 50-50. Tim Howard needs a great game.

 

[romeo212000]

Been waiting for this match on the pitch for 9 months! Can't wait to see our strikers on the field vs portugals defense!

Are you kidding me with this shit?

 

[romeo212000]

Why in the F would someone coach to not win.......?

If you need a point to advance and you're concerned your defense is too susceptible to counter attacks when you attack too much.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

I really hope USA get a win out of this but i'm going with 1-1