The United States men's national team will be hoping to take a huge step closer to securing their place in the CONCACAF Nations League semi-finals when they face Haiti in Miami, Florida on Saturday.
This quarter-final first-leg match comes amid the uncertainty regarding the future of USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino, who has been strongly linked with the now vacant role at Manchester United following the sacking of Michael Carrick on Thursday.
The former Tottenham Hotspur boss could be set for an imminent return to the English Premier League but the United States, regardless of whether Pochettino is or is not in the dugout on Saturday, should be more than capable of dealing with Haiti.
Facing off at Nu Stadium in Miami for this Nations League quarter-final, the USMNT will be eager to make a positive start to their first competitive match of the 2030 World Cup cycle.
Haiti vs. USMNT betting picks and predictions
USMNT to win to nil (+100)
Following the disappointment of a 4-1 defeat to Belgium to end dreams of 2026 World Cup glory, the USA has responded well.
Winning all of their last four games against the likes of Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada, the US finds themselves in a good place going into Saturday’s showdown in Florida.
Haiti were on a good run themselves with a three-game winning streak against Trinidad & Tobago, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic but they were beaten 2-0 in a rematch with the Costa Ricans last time out.
The USA will pose a much sterner test for the Haitians and with this game taking place in Florida, there will be no home advantage for Les Grenadiers.
One has to go back to 1969 the last time Haiti beat the USA and that wait for victory over the Stars and Stripes looks set to go beyond this weekend.
The US has won their last three encounters with Haiti and they are fancied to win again, while also keeping Les Grenadiers off the scoresheet.
Keeping clean sheets in their last two games against Mexico and Canada, this US defense are fancied to keep the Haitians at bay in Florida.
Under 2.5 total goals (+135)
While the US is expected to secure a lead going into the second leg in Cincinnati on November 17, the Stars and Stripes will be made to work hard for the win.
Looking back at the last three games between these sides, the USA has won all three matches by a single goal.
Two of the last three meetings have finished in a 1-0 victory for the US, and, with that in mind, going for the under 2.5 total goals at Nu Stadium comes in at an appealing +135.
Christian Pulisic anytime goalscorer (+138)
USA talisman Christian Pulisic comes into this game in great form and he’s certainly a player to consider in the anytime goalscorer market.
The 28-year-old has become a key figure at Serie A giants AC Milan and he is currently in goalscoring form.
Scoring in three of his last four Serie A appearances for the Rossoneri, including in a 2-1 win away at Genoa in his last game, Pulisic should be full of confidence going into this game.
Failing to find the back of the net at the World Cup, Pulisic is well priced to get back to goalscoring ways for this country this weekend in Miami.
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Haiti vs. USMNT odds
Haiti | +750 |
Tie | +500 |
USA | -370 |
Haiti vs. USMNT player props
Anytime goalscorer
Folarin Balogun (USA) | -120 |
Julian Hall (USA) | +120 |
Christian Pulisic (USA) | +138 |
Frantzdy Pierrot (Haiti) | +450 |
Kenny Quetant (Haiti) | +500 |
Wilson Isidor (Haiti) | +500 |
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