FIFA U20 World Cup

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.

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