The Round of 16 of the FIFA U-20 World Cup will get underway with a clash between USA U20 and New Zealand U-20 at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas on Tuesday (May 30).
USA made the knockouts with a perfect record in the group stage. Alongside Argentina, they were the only team to win all three games in the group stage. They finished atop Group B and concluded the group stage with a 2-0 win over Slovakia.
New Zealand, meanwhile, secured their place in the knockouts as one of four best third-placed teams in the group stage. They finished third in Group A, with four points. In their final group game, they suffered a 5-0 hammering against hosts Argentina U20, though.
USA U20 vs New Zealand U20 Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
The two teams have squared off twice in the FIFA U20 World Cup (2015 and 2017). USA have dominated proceedings, winning both games.They won 4-0 in 2015.
USA U20 vs New Zealand U20 Prediction
The Yanks have enjoyed a good run in recent games, keeping four straight clean sheets. They have been the dominant against New Zealand, recording wins with an aggregate score of 10-0.
New Zealand conceded five goals in their final group game without response. They are yet to open their account against USA and might struggle here.
Considering the recent form and history of the two teams, USA are expected to record a comfortable win and also keep a clean sheet.
USA U20 vs New Zealand U20 Prediction and Betting Tips May 30, 2023
Prediction: USA 2-0 New Zealand
How to watch the FIFA U20 World Cup match between the USA and New Zealand, as well as kick-off time and team news.
USMNT are all set to take on New Zealand in the first Round of 16 clash of the ongoing U20 World Cup on Tuesday at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, Argentina.
The USMNT U20 side qualified for the knockout stage by winning all their games and topping Group B.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channels, streaming details and more.
USA vs NZ kick-off time
Date: May 30, 2023
Kick-off time: 1.30pm ET
Venue: Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
The Round of 16 clash between USMNT U20 and New Zealand will kick off at 1.30pm ET at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.
How to watch USA vs NZ online – TV channels & live streams
fubo, Fox Sports 2, Fox Sports App/Website, Telemundo Desportes En VivoWatch here
The game will be broadcast live on TV on Fox Sports 2 and available to stream live online through Fubo and the Fox Sports App/Website.
USA team news
USA possible XI: Slonina; Gomez, Wynder, Craig, Wiley; Edelman, McGlynn, Pukstas; Cowell, Yapi, Paredes
NZ team news
New Zealand got a huge boost with the return of their injured attacker Jay Herdman who took the field briefly against Argentina in their final group game.
There is a possibility that Darren Bazeley could slot in Herdman in the starting lineup against USMNT.
NZ possible XI: Sims; O’Leary, Surman, Hughes, Linder; Conchie, McKay; Wallace, Herdman, Garbett; Colloty
Position Players
Goalkeepers: Sims, Gray, A. Kelly-Heald
Defenders: Surman, L. Kelly-Heald, Raj, Hughes, Linder, Supyk, Jarvie, O’Leary
Midfielders: Conchie, McKay, Manuel, Herdman, Fay, Karunaratne, Garbett
Forwards: Donkers, Colloty, Wallace
Head-to-Head Record
USA U20 have met New Zealand twice in the past and won both games.