Tuesday 17/06/2014, 00:00, World Cup Group G, Ghana vs United States
Ghana vs United States Betting Preview
Germany and Portugal will be probably left to fight for the first place in Group G, but the team who wins the opening game will have a chance to join them. The odds of qualifying at the expense of either European team are slim to none, but as long as Ghana or the United States win three points, they will keep the hope alive. A draw in this fixture is the worst possible result, because this will leave the underdogs in the unpleasant position of being compelled to win against the favorites.
Ghana vs United States Betting Odds
Ghana 2.60, Draw 3.20, United States 2.70
Ghana vs United States Betting Tips
Ghana enjoyed a relatively smooth qualifying campaign but they suffered a partial meltdown in the second half and were on the verge of missing World Cup 2014. The team rebounded in the playoffs and won the first leg by six goals to one, while losing by a narrow margin in Egypt.
A dazzling offensive display is expected from them at the World Cup, but unfortunately both Portugal and Germany will try to take the initiative early on. Since the Europeans have remarkable offensive players and are far better in the midfield and defense, Ghana will more or less react to aggression, rather than initiating it.
This means that they have one good chance to secure three points in the first match, with the United States being still in the reconstruction phase. Klinsmann is not the kind of coach to succumb to pressure and he made some radical changes in the starting formation, with less than a month before kickoff. Landon Donovan was left home despite being the most experienced player and one of the most prolific strikers.
The manager will take the blame if the Americans finished fourth in group G, but this appears to be a risk that the German is willing to take. The United States has highly competitive players, capable of maintaining the same rhythm for 90 min, but too many of them are about 30 years old.
Key Facts
- A draw in this game helps no one and these teams are not exactly good at defending, so we might see plenty of goals
- Ghana and the United States already met twice at the World Cup in the African nation won both games by 2-1
Ghana vs United States Betting Odds Prediction
It is hard to go against Ghana in this fixture, not only because past performance favors the African nation, but also because they have a more competitive group. Unless they concede an early goal, they should have an easy task at dominating the game from one end to the other. Punters who are unwilling to take a leap of faith with Ghana should still back them to win with the cover of a 0:0 Asian handicap that returns the stakes if the game and undecided.
Bet: Ghana Draw no Bet @ 1.90 with Pinnacle Sports
