Zac Electrifly

The United States is coming off of a 0-3 loss to France in their opening match. The United states have to win this match if they have any chances of advancing. They are currently last in Group A. France will likely beat Guinea. That would give them two wins. If the United States lose this match, New Zealand will have two wins. The United States will be down by two wins with one game left. If the United States win this game, they will tie with New Zealand at one win. Unless the United States win by four goals, they will not pass new Zealand for the second spot. If the United States win and are tied with New Zealand, it will come down to the final matches of the group stage to see who advances. The United States have a big uphill battle. New Zealand is coming off of a 2-1 win over Guinea. New Zealand are currently second in Group A. A win for New Zealand will likely send them to the knockout stage.

The United States have played one game so far. Their record is 0-1-0. They have not scored yet. They have allowed 3 goals so far. They have zero points so far.

The United States has 0 goals per game. They have 3 goals against per game. They have a -3 goal differential.

	MP	W	L	D	GF	GA	GD	PTS
United States	1	0	1	0	0	3	-3	0

New Zealand have played one game. Their record is 1-0-0. They have scored 2 goals. They have allowed 1 goal. They have 3 points.

New Zealand has 2 goals per game. They have 1 goals against per game. They have a goal differential of +1.

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

The United States had a poor opening match. They did not score. They allowed three goals. New Zealand had a stronger performance in their opening match. It could be argued though that New Zealand had an easier opponent.

2024 stats

	MP	W	L	D	GF	GA	GD	PTS
United States	1	0	1	0	0	3	-3	0
New Zealand	1	1	0	0	2	1	+1	3

Goals Per Game
United States	0	-2
New Zealand	2

Goals Against Per Game
United States	3	+2
New Zealand	1

Matches Played: Tied

Record: New Zealand

Goal Differential: New Zealand

I am not confident in the United Staes in this game. While New Zealand may be an easier opponent, the United States has not played at a level that sparks confidence in this group for this match. The United States played poorly in game one. They did not finish their chances, they struggled to get the ball out of their defensive end, they were clearing and passing the ball without purpose to no one. They were outmatched by France. If the United States could have finished some of their chances against France, there may be more confidence in this squad for this game. This is a must win for the United States. There is a lot of pressure. There is not a lot of confidence. I want to see the United States win this game. The only way they will do that is by moving the ball with purpose. They can’t just clear the ball to no one. They can’t just pass the ball to no one. The forwards need to be further out. In the first match, the United States was giving France all the time and space they wanted. The United States was letting them get as close to the box as they wanted. The United States collapsing in their defensive end. That can not happen in this game. The United States will have to challenge for the ball more. They will have to push up more and not just back up all the way into their own net.