United States have enjoyed an impressive start to their World Cup campaign as one of the three host nations, claiming two wins in as many games.
The Stars and Stripes secured their spot in the last 32 as Group D winners with a game to spare and they conclude the group stages against a Turkey side who have already been eliminated.
USA boss Mauricio Pochettino could use this game as an opportunity to rotate his side and the likes of Tim Rean, Weston McKennie and Alex Freeman could be rested.
Christian Pulisic missed the win over Australia with a calf injury and he will probably be saved for the World Cup knockout stages now.
Folarin Balogun, Tyler Adams, Chris Richards and Antonee Robinson would be suspended for the next game if they were booked against Turkey, so are also likely to miss out or at least see their minutes limited.
Crescent-Stars head coach Vincenzo Montella may also opt for a number of changes as they conclude a disappointing tournament, with Deniz Gul among those pushing for a start.
Turkey v United States Tips Summary
Best Bet - Both teams to score - Yes @ 8/13
Alternative Bet - Haji Wright to score anytime @ 13/8
Bet Builder - Haji Wright to score anytime, Deniz Gul 2+ shots on target & Ricardo Pepi 2+ shots on target @ 25/1
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Turkey v United States Prediction
Best Bet: Both teams to score - Yes @ 8/13
Neither team has anything to play for, but we may still be in line for an entertaining game.
The USA will want to maintain their momentum going into the knockout stages and Turkey will be keen to ensure they don’t go home with no points, and without even scoring a goal in North America.
Turkey may have failed to score in both of their previous group stage games but they did carve out chances and should get plenty of opportunities against a rotated USA defence.
The Crescent-Stars had also scored in eight consecutive games prior to the start of this tournament.
The USA could be without a number of their big names but any replacements will want to make an impression.
Pochettino's side have hit six goals across their two World Cup games and both teams have scored in eight of their last 10 games, so goals at both ends looks likely.
Alternative Bet: Haji Wright to score anytime @ 13/8
Haji Wright came off the bench in the latter stages against Australia and the forward looks like a contender to start in this final group game, particularly if Pulisic and Balogun are rested.
Wright scored 17 goals for title winners Coventry City in the Championship last season and has a reasonable strike rate for the USA with seven goals in 22 appearances, so if he does start he looks a good contender for a goal.
Turkey v United States Bet Builder Tip
Haji Wright to score anytime
Deniz Gul 2+ shots on target
Ricardo Pepi 2+ shots on target
Pays 25/1
If Wright is handed a start he can get on the scoresheet and team-mate Ricardo Pepi can test the keeper at least twice.
Pepi scored 16 goals in as many Eredivisie games for PSV Eindhoven and averaged over one shot on target per-game in both that competition and in the Champions League.
Gul should come into the Turkey side and like Pepi he can record at least two shots on target.
The FC Porto forward averaged one shot on target per 90 minutes in Portugal’s top tier last season and 1.4 per 90 mins in the UEFA Europa League.
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Key Match Stats
These two sides have met five times previously, with two wins each and one draw
The USA have just one clean sheet in their last 10 games
If Turkey fail to win this will be their worst performance at a World Cup
The USA have scored nine goals across their last four games
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