USA Vs New Zealand: 2023 U-20 World Cup Round of 16 clash preview
USA and New Zealand go head to head in the 1st Round of 16 clash at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina on Tuesday May 30.
SPORTSRATION presents a preview of the game.
MATCH DETAILS
Type of competition: 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup
Stage: Round-of-16
Fixture: USA U-20 Vs New Zealand U-20
Date: Tuesday May 30, 2023
Venue: Estadio Malvinas Argentinas In Mendoza
Kick-off time: 7:30pm
RECENT MEETINGS
The most recent meetings at U-20 level for the United States of America and New Zealand happened in 2017 and 2018.
In both games, a dominant USA spanked New Zealand. A 2017 Round of 16 6-0 win bettered their 4-0 win over the Junior All Whites in the group stage in 2015.
ROAD TO THE ROUND OF 16
USA: The Yanks progressed as Group B winners, defeating Ecuador, Slovakia, and Fiji to finish that stage with a 100% record.
New Zealand: The Junior All Whites finished in 3rd place in group A. New Zealand took a win and draw vs Guatemala and Uzbekistan to finish as one of the best 3rd placed teams.
PREDICTED XI
USA: Slonina; Che, Wynder, Craig, Gomez; McGlynn, Edelman, Vargas; Wolff, Luna, Cowell
New Zealand: Sims; O’Leary, Surman, Hughes, Linder; Conchie, McKay; Wallace, Herdman, Garbett; Colloty
PREDICTION
The United States of America are favourites to win this one. New Zealand have not been spectacular at the tournament and will require a very special performance to avoid another spanking in the hands of USA.
