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The USA and Guinea lock horns at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne on Tuesday (July 30) in their last group fixture of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Both sides are mathematically in contention to qualify for the quarter-finals.
The United States have three points from two games, having lost and won once. Their campaign began with a heavy 3-0 defeat to hosts France but recovered to crush New Zealand 4-1 in their next to keep themselves in knockout contention.
A win over Guinea will seal their berth in the last-8, something which they have only accomplished once in four previous four appearances. In 2000 at the Sydney Olympics, the United States achieved a fourth-placed finish, which remains their best performance. They have, however, have never picked up a medal.
Meanwhile, their rivals from west Africa have flattered to deceive on their Olympics debut. They lost 2-1 to New Zealand in their opening game before a slender 1-0 loss to Les Bleus.
That means the National Elephants are without a point in the group stage of the 2024 Olympics ahead of their last group match. Nothing but a win can salvage their progression hopes as Morlaye Cisse's side aim to pull off a great escape.
USA vs Guinea Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two sides meet for the first time at the Olympics.
- In four previous appearances at the Olympics, the USA have progressed beyond the first round once: in 2000, when they achieved a fourth-placed finish.
- The United States have conceded four goals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, only three sides have shipped in more: New Zealand (5), Israel (5) and Paraguay (7).
USA vs Guinea Prediction
The United States need to win to progress or at least match New Zealand's result against France in the other game. But they will likely not take any chances, as the Stars and Stripes have the might to overcome Guinea. The Olympics debutants have lost both their group games and could go down again.
Prediction: USA 3-1 Guinea
USA vs Guinea Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: USA
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
