United States at Italy 11/20/18 - International Friendly Picks & Predictions

USA did not have much luck in their friendly match against England where they met a tough loss in Wayne Rooney’s farewell. They will now play another high-profile friendly match this Tuesday, when they will clash against Italy in the Luminus Arena in Genk, Belgium. Italy are coming off a tough draw against Portugal that deprived them of the chance to challenge the top spot in their group.

Italy hosted Portugal a few days ago in their final match of the group stage in the UEFA Nations League, and only needed a win in order to stay relevant. But Portugal played a great tactical match and got what they wanted - a draw that kept them at the top spot of the group no matter what. Italy fought really hard in that match but were unable to find a goal that would give them some hopes for qualifying group this group. All in all, Italy have been in really bad shape lately, winning just one of their last seven matches in all competitions (1-2-4). Moreover, six of those seven matches featured Under 2.5 Goals. USA used a 4-2-3-1 formation against England, as coach Sarachan shuffled the deck once again. Wood started up front and Weah, Pulisic and Green behind him. McKennie and Trapp were the holding midfielders, with Villafana, Yedlin, Brooks and Miazga at the backline and Guzan at the goalpost. But they were no match for England, who scored twice in the first half and once again towards the end of the match for the final 0-3. USA have not been in very good shape lately, having won just one of their last seven friendly matches (1-4-2). Three of those matches featured Over 2.5 Goals, and USA only failed to score twice in that span.