The Concacaf Nations League is looking for its grand champion, and in the quarterfinals, the USA aims to take an important step forward, but it will have to eliminate a talented team like Jamaica.
The Jamaicans recently drew 0-0 at home against Honduras, securing the top spot in Group B of League A in the tournament with eight points.
The United States, meanwhile, comes into this match after playing a friendly against Mexico, in which they lost 2-0. Raúl Jiménez and César Huerta scored for their rivals.
Jamaica vs. USA Betting Odds and Info
Jamaica 3.725 | United States 2.02 | Draw Offs: 3.04 |
When? | Thursday, November 14 at 8:00 pm ET, 7:00 pm CST, 6:00 pm MT, and 5:00 pm PT |
Where? | National Stadium Independence Park |
Where can I watch it? | Fox Sports and Fanatiz |
Why bet on Jamaica?
Jamaica is one of the teams in Concacaf with a lot to prove, given its immense offensive talent but limited results to show for it.
The Reggae Boyz recently claimed the top spot in Group A of the Nations League after a 0-0 draw in their final game against Honduras. They ended with a total of eight points, one ahead of both Honduras and Nicaragua. With only four goals scored and one conceded, their defense could be seen as their standout quality.
Following a disappointing Copa América, where they lost all their games, Steven McClaren’s squad has now gone four matches unbeaten, with two wins and two draws.
In terms of team composition, before even mentioning their offensive power, it’s worth noting Jamaica’s internationally experienced defenders like Mason Holgate from West Brom and Ethan Pinnock from Brentford.
On the offensive end, Jamaica boasts players like Leon Bailey, Demarai Gray, and Michail Antonio, all with present or past stints in the Premier League. Bailey is a star at Aston Villa, while Antonio remains a key figure at West Ham.
The team’s most notable absence is midfielder Bobby De Cordova-Reid, who is out due to injury.
Why bet on the USA?
The United States has been the strongest team in Concacaf in recent years and is the reigning Nations League champion, which means they are expected to advance. However, their most recent match ended in a 2-0 loss to Mexico.
Because of its FIFA ranking, the U.S. team bypassed the preliminary phase, making their last official match the Copa América clash, where they lost to Uruguay.
Currently, theteam’s form is not at its peak, having won only three of their last ten games.
That led to a managerial change, with the Argentine Mauricio Pochettino taking over as head coach. His first test is to secure the title in this tournament. Pochettino brings extensive European experience, having managed clubs like Tottenham, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain, and led Tottenham to the 2019 Champions League final.
The U.S. has several notable players, with Christian Pulisic, the AC Milan star, as the standout, boasting seven goals in 15 games.
Also included are Ricardo Pepi from PSV and Tim Weah, who plays for Juventus.
Final Betting Analysis: Jamaica vs. USA
The last Nations League game between the United States and Jamaica went to extra time, where the Americans triumphed 3-1, with goals from Haji Wright (2) and an own goal by Cory Burke.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have the United States as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 2.02, Jamaica has 3.725, and the draw is at 3.4.
Jamaica has plenty of offensive talent to approach this matchup, but it won’t be enough to secure a win in the first leg. The United States will take a solid result back home and continue on its path to defend the title it claimed earlier this year. Go for a 1-2.
Go for a win for the United States. If you bet $100 at 2.02, you will gain $102 for a total payout of $202.
Jamaica vs. USA Betting Pick: USA
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