Who do you guys have winning tonight? Games at 8 EST on ESPN i believe.
United States (USA) v Czech Republic Preview and Odds
The United States will be needing several players to prove their fitness after several injuries in the last few months. The biggest doubt is Oguchi Onyewu, who has not played a match since last fall, and is projected to be one of the starting centerbacks. Another doubt in the defense is Carlos Bocanegra, who underwent a sports hernia in early May, and is likely to start at left back or partnered with Onyewu in the middle.
Outside of the injuries, the friendly is a chance for a few players to show they should be included on the final 23 man roster. Edson Buddle, Robbie Findley, Herculez Gomez, and Eddie Johnson are all fighting for 1-2 forward spots. All of them could get playing time on Tuesday to prove their case. Buddle and Gomez have been in the best form and one of them is likely to start up top with Altidore.
The Czech Republic didn’t qualify for the 2010 World Cup as they placed third in their UEFA qualifying group. They have a lot of players from European leagues including Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech. They recently played Turkey a few days ago and lost 1-2. They are not considered one of the top sides in Europe but did defeat the United States in the 2006 World Cup group stage by a score of 3-0.
It’s a match that has much more importance for the USA than the Czechs. Manager Bob Bradley will need to see that Onyewu is healthy and that one of the second tier forwards can step up to earn a spot. With the home crowd and players like Dempsey and Donovan in great form, the American should get a comfortable victory.
Betting Odds
United States win – 10/11 (William Hill), 4/5 (SkyBet)
Draw – 9/4 (William Hill), 9/4 (SkyBet)
Czech Republic – 12/5 (William Hill), 3/1 (SkyBet)
United States (USA) v Czech Republic Prediction
The United States will win the match 3-1.
United States (USA) v Czech Republic Preview, Prediction, and TV Listings | The 90th Minute Soccer Blog
United States (USA) v Czech Republic Preview and Odds
The United States will be needing several players to prove their fitness after several injuries in the last few months. The biggest doubt is Oguchi Onyewu, who has not played a match since last fall, and is projected to be one of the starting centerbacks. Another doubt in the defense is Carlos Bocanegra, who underwent a sports hernia in early May, and is likely to start at left back or partnered with Onyewu in the middle.
Outside of the injuries, the friendly is a chance for a few players to show they should be included on the final 23 man roster. Edson Buddle, Robbie Findley, Herculez Gomez, and Eddie Johnson are all fighting for 1-2 forward spots. All of them could get playing time on Tuesday to prove their case. Buddle and Gomez have been in the best form and one of them is likely to start up top with Altidore.
The Czech Republic didn’t qualify for the 2010 World Cup as they placed third in their UEFA qualifying group. They have a lot of players from European leagues including Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech. They recently played Turkey a few days ago and lost 1-2. They are not considered one of the top sides in Europe but did defeat the United States in the 2006 World Cup group stage by a score of 3-0.
It’s a match that has much more importance for the USA than the Czechs. Manager Bob Bradley will need to see that Onyewu is healthy and that one of the second tier forwards can step up to earn a spot. With the home crowd and players like Dempsey and Donovan in great form, the American should get a comfortable victory.
Betting Odds
United States win – 10/11 (William Hill), 4/5 (SkyBet)
Draw – 9/4 (William Hill), 9/4 (SkyBet)
Czech Republic – 12/5 (William Hill), 3/1 (SkyBet)
United States (USA) v Czech Republic Prediction
The United States will win the match 3-1.
United States (USA) v Czech Republic Preview, Prediction, and TV Listings | The 90th Minute Soccer Blog
