USA vs Uruguay Prediction & Betting Tips (19 November)

Great friendly meeting between 2 nations already qualified for the 2026 World Cup: the United States and Uruguay. They will face each other this Wednesday at 1:00 a.m. at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The American selection expects to be full of confidence a few months before the international competition that it will organize with Mexico and Canada. The team coached by Mauricio Pochettino has been in good form lately. She has not lost in her 4 previous meetings and has even won 3 times. It remains successful against Australia 2-1 and Paraguay 2-1.

Why not continue during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday?Uruguay does not see it that way. He did not have too much trouble qualifying for the 2026 World Cup by finishing in 4th place in the qualifiers for the South America zone. He concluded his campaign by taking 7 points in his last 3 days. La Celeste then continued by winning 2 friendly matches against the Dominican Republic 1-0 and Uzbekistan 1-2. Marcelo Bielsa's men, however, have just been held by Mexico 0-0. They will try to return to victory for their last poster of the year 2025. It will not be so simple against another of the host countries of the next World Cup.

In terms of recent developments, Uruguay’s victory over Brazil was particularly significant, as it marked their first win against the Seleção in over two decades. Bielsa’s tactical approach, emphasizing relentless pressing and quick transitions, has been widely discussed in South American football circles. For the United States, the focus has been on building chemistry among their younger players, with Folarin Balogun continuing to adapt to the international stage after committing to the US earlier this year. The friendly against Uruguay will therefore serve as a valuable benchmark, allowing both teams to test their strategies against opponents with contrasting styles. The match is not just about the result but about the lessons each side can take forward.

As for the prediction, given the defensive solidity that Uruguay has displayed and the United States’ ability to grind out results in tight encounters, a narrow scoreline seems most plausible. Both teams are likely to approach the game with caution, balancing experimentation with the desire to avoid defeat. Considering the recent form and tactical setups, a 1:0 correct score prediction feels realistic, with the United States edging the contest through a decisive moment of quality. This outcome would reflect their growing maturity in international football while also underscoring Uruguay’s competitiveness, even in defeat.