After suffering two defeats in their March games, United States could use a positive result in this World Cup warm-up clash against Senegal.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino courted controversy with the handling of his squad selection, while the build-up to this game has been dominated by his links with the vacant AC Milan post.
It's been far from ideal preparation for the World Cup co-hosts and they could be set for their third defeat of 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Having tested themselves against strong opposition to start the year, they look vulnerable against a side who have been consistently picking up results, winning eight of their last 10 matches.
United States v Senegal Tips Summary
Best Bet - Senegal to win @ 17/10
Alternative Bet - Ismaila Sarr to score anytime @ 10/3
Bet Builder - Senegal to win, Both teams to score & Ismaila Sarr 1+ shot on target @ 7/1
United States v Senegal Prediction
Best Bet: Senegal to win @ 17/10
USA opened 2026 with high-profile friendly clashes with Belgium and Portugal and neither went well. They were beaten 5-2 by the Belgians before a 2-0 loss to the Selecao, ending a run of four wins from five to close out 2025.
The betting market has made this a pretty even affair, but this is another big test for Pochettino's side.
Senegal reached the final of the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, while they picked up an impressive 3-1 victory away to England within the last 12 months.
Victories over Peru and Gambia in March mean Senegal have now won 13 of their last 15 internationals, excluding the AFCON final, which was awarded to Morocco by CAF.
Given that run, Senegal appeal to secure a victory over the tournament hosts.
Alternative Bet: Ismaila Sarr to score anytime @ 10/3
Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr is part of an impressive front three for Senegal, alongside Sadio Mane and Nicolas Jackson.
Only Mane has topped Sarr’s 19 international goals among the current squad and the Eagles winger scored 18 goals across all competitions for his club this term.
He finished with a flourish, netting in four of his final six starts this season and he was key to their charge to Conference League glory, so he should head into Sunday's friendly on a high.
Defending isn't among the strengths of the US, following the seven goals they shipped in March.
They've kept one clean sheet across their last 12 matches and Sarr can exploit their defensive issues with a strike in Charlotte on Sunday.
United States v Senegal Bet Builder Tip
Senegal to win
Both teams to score
Ismaila Sarr 1+ shot on target
Pays 7/1
Senegal are backed for another victory, but the US look capable of getting on the scoresheet in this clash.
They've seen both teams score in five of their last six internationals, while they've failed to score in only two of their last 13 matches.
Senegal conceded in a victory over Gambia in their last match and they are backed to overcome conceding on Sunday.
They've scored twice on 11 occasions across the last 12 months and they can net a couple of goals in another win.
Sarr had four efforts on target across his three starts at AFCON in the winter and he has recorded a shot on target in eight of his last 10 club starts.
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Key Match Stats
Senegal have won 13 of their last 15 completed international matches
United States suffered defeats to Belgium and Portugal in March
Ismaila Sarr has 19 goals for Senegal and netted in four of his last six starts for Crystal Palace
The USA have failed to keep a clean sheet in 11 of their last 12 matches
Senegal have scored two or more goals on 11 occasions across the last 12 months
The States have seen both teams score in five of their last six games
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