USA v Wales prediction and team news: Who will win Group B game?

This is also likely to be the last tournament they'll be able to call on their great talisman Gareth Bale meaning now, more than ever, they will hope for fresh heroes to rise up.

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The USMNT are far more accustomed to qualification, but missed out in 2018 and will be desperate to make the most of their blossoming crop of stars – with many plying their trade across prestigious European leagues.

England are the favourites to progress from Group B but USA, Wales, and Iran will all fancy their chances of making it to the knockout stages, which makes Monday evening's game vital to the hopes of both sides.

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When is USA v Wales?

USA v Wales will kick off at 7pm on Monday 21st November 2022.

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USA v Wales team news

USA predicted line-up: Turner; Yedlin, Ream, Zimmerman, Robinson; McKennie, Adams, Musah; Weah, Ferreira, Pulisic

Wales predicted line-up: Hennessey; Ampadu, Rodon, Davies; Roberts, Allen, Ramsey, Williams; Bale, Moore, James

USA v Wales prediction

History aside, Monday's game should be an enthralling contest between a high-intensity USA side that will look to press high to force mistakes and a Wales team that are happy to soak up pressure and strike in transition.

There will be no shortage of athleticism in the 4-3-3 that Gregg Berhalter will likely name but though they have eye-catching wide players like Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, and Timothy Weah, their issue is going to be putting the ball in the net due to their lack of a consistent number nine.

The likes of Josh Sergant and Jesus Fereira have scored goals in the Championship and the MLS respectively this season but doing so at a World Cup is another thing entirely.

We can expect Page to stick to the 3-4-3 system that got Wales to the tournament and to look to be defensively solid – with their damage likely to be done on the break or from set pieces.

Though Bale, Aaron Ramsey, Dan James, and Kieffer Moore may be the players that worry USA fans the most, it shouldn't be underestimated how important the presence of midfielder Joe Allen would be. The 32-year-old dictates play for Wales and is optimistic that he will be fit for Monday evening's opener.

A draw may not be the World Cup return that either team are dreaming of but it will do their hopes of making the knockout stages no harm at all.

Our prediction: USA 1-1 Wales (11/2 at bet365)

USA v Wales odds

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bet365 odds: USA (13/8) Draw (2/1) Wales (2/1)*

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