Saudi Arabia vs USA Prediction and Betting Tip- Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Saudi Arabia vs USA Prediction:

We are one matchday into the 2025 Gold Cup, and we head back to Group D, where Saudi Arabia takes on USA with a spot in the quarter finals on the line.

This group consists of co-hosts USA, Saudi Arabia, Haiti, and Trinidad and Tobago. There have been no upsets so far in this group, with Mauricio Pochettino’s side making easy work of Trinidad in a 5-0 win, while Saudi Arabia navigated past Haiti to win 1-0.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about both sides ahead of kick-off.

How to Watch Saudi Arabia vs USA

This clash between Saudi Arabia and the USA will take place at the Q2 Stadium, in Austin, Texas, on Friday, 20 June, at 02:15 BST. This match will be available to watch on Premier Sports 2.

TV Channel

This match will be on TV in the UK, live on Premier Sports 2 for a 02:15 BST kick-off time, on Friday, 20 June.

Key Statistics

• Both co-hosts put five or more goals past their opening opponents of the tournament

• Pochettino can secure his first Gold Cup quarter final appearance with a win on Friday

• Saudi Arabia will be looking to secure an upset on the hosts and book their own ticket to the next round

• Neither side have conceded a goal in the competition

Saudi Arabia Preview, Form and Standout Players

Saudi Arabia Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Al-Aqidi; Boushal, Madu, Al-Amri, Abdulhamid; Alobud, Al-Hassan; Alsahafi, Aljohani, Yahya; Al- Shehri.

Captain and centre-back Hassan Kadesh was taken off through injury within 30 minutes of the opener against Haiti, so is a doubt for Friday’s fixture.

After being the invited nation to take part in this year’s bi-annual CONCACAF Gold Cup, it is the first time Saudi Arabia will be contesting the competition. Herve Renard’s side had a difficult warm up, in World Cup qualifying. They will enter the final phase of the 2026 World Cup Qualifying later this year, after coming third in a group of six, behind both Japan and Australia.

They had no warmups since arriving in the United States, so they went straight into the tournament, and now have a chance to seal a quarter final spot with a win on Friday.

USA Preview, Form and Standout Players

USA Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Freese; Arfsten, Ream, Richards, Freeman; Torre, Berhalter; Aaronson, Tillman, McGlynn; Agyemang.

It has not been an easy start to life for Pochettino in charge of the USMNT, after a disappointing Nations League finals period, losing to Panama then Canada in the third-place playoff, the form carried into international friendlies against UEFA opposition in Türkiye and Switzerland. A thumping victory over T&T is just what his side needed to bring back their confidence as they look to make a deep run in the home tournament.

All four of USA forwards made a goal contribution the other night, including Coventry City’s Haji Wright scoring off the bench. He scored 12 goals in the Championship last season and is without doubt the best option Pochettino could ask for to rely on when coming off the bench.

Head-to-head Comparison

These sides have met just once internationally before, prior to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, in a game which ended 0-0.

Betting Tip for Saudi Arabia vs USA

This could be a difficult and cagey affair. USA have been struggling for any consistency of late and are still finding their way under a new coach. Jet-lagged Saudi Arabia will have been pleased to win their opener and will look to be completely fresh and reenergised for Friday. Pochettino is a quality coach and USA’s depth in quality should be able to get them over the line.

Therefore, our team of betting professionals have gone for USA to Win as the best value tip for this match. Odds on HighBet of 1.53 will mean a stake of £10 has a potential return of £15.30.

(Odds Subject to Change)

Final Prediction

Saudi Arabia 0-2 USA