Zac Electrifly

This is the third game of the FIFA World Cup 2023 for both teams. This is the final group stage game for both teams as well The United States is 1-1-0 so far in the tournament. The United States drew with the Netherlands in their last match. The United States currently lead Group E. Portugal are 1-0-1. Portugal beat Vietnam 2-0 in their last match. They are currently third in Group E. The United states has an all time record of 10-0-0 having never lost against Portugal. Their last match was on August 29th, 2019. The United States won that match 4-0. The United States has a 76% chance of winning this match.

The United States has 4 goals after two games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. That is 2 goals per game. The United States has allowed 1 goal after two games. That is 0.5 goals against per game. They have one shutout so far in the tournament.

	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	PTS
United States	2	1	1	0	4	1	+3	6

Portugal have scored 2 goals so far in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. That is 1 goal per game. Portugal has allowed one goal so far. That is 0.5 goals against per game. They have one shutout and have been shutout once so far in the tournament.

	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	PTS
Portugal	2	1	0	1	2	1	+1	3

The United States have their backs against a wall here. They desperately need a win. They have not been finishing on their chances as well as they should be. They are sloppy in their passing. At several points they seem not to be on the same page. I think the Netherlands are going to win against Vietnam. I think that is pretty much a guarantee. That means the United States have to get a win. A loss here and it is over for the United States. There is a tremendous amount of pressure on this match. That being said I do think that the United States can beat Portugal. The United States have not lost a match against Portugal yet. Despite their faults so far the United Staes has still shown the ability to score and win. I am optimistic yet nervous about this match. I am optimistic and hopeful but not super confident in the United States ability after their first two matches. Yes they beat Vietnam but they did not play up to the level they should have. The draw with the Netherlands was largely disappointing as again the problems from their game with Vietnam carried over. One of the things that is concerning is Portugal kept the Netherlands to one goal like the United States did. Another concern is that Portugal only scored one less goal against Vietnam than the United states did.

If the United States wins they will move on to the Round of 16. If the United States lose and the Netherlands beat Vietnam, the United States will be eliminated. If the United States loses and Vietnam wins, it will come down to tie breakers between the United States and the Netherlands. If the United States draws against Portugal, the United States will advance.

Prediction: 3-0 USA win