USA Men’s Soccer Odds: Underdogs Vs. Morocco In Olympics Knockout Stage
The U.S. Men’s National Team finds themselves as underdogs against Morocco in the opening round of the Olympic soccer knockout stage. It’s the first time the U.S. men’s team clinched a spot in the Olympic quarterfinals since 2000. The USMNT (2-1-0) finished second in Group A behind France while Morocco (2-1-0) took the victory in Group B. Olympics betting soccer odds line Team USA a +220 underdog and Morocco +130 in full-time. The match is as likely to be completed in overtime as it is the U.S. wins in full-time.
USMNT vs. Morocco in the quarterfinal begins Friday, Aug. 2, at 9:00 a.m. ET from Paris, France. Fans can watch on USA Network and Telemundo, or stream on Peacock.
USA Soccer Odds: USMNT vs. Morocco
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These odds are for which team will reach the next round, regardless of whether they are able to do so in regular time. Win this quarterfinal match, and the United States is guaranteed to play for a medal. Even the losers in the semifinal will play in the bronze medal match.
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3-Way Moneyline
Click the odds below to make a wager at online betting apps. The three-way moneyline includes a draw; therefore, bets on the USA or Morocco would be graded as a loss if tied after 90 minutes.
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Over 3.5 Goals
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Expected starting Lineups
| UNITED STATES | MOROCCO |
| GK Patrick Schulte | GK Munir |
| DF Walker Zimmerman | DF Achraf Hakimi |
| DF Nathan Harriel | DF Mehdi Boukamir |
| DF John Tolkin | MF Bilal El Khannouss |
| DF Miles Robinson | MF Amir Richardson |
| MF Gianluca Busio | MF Oussama Targhalline |
| MF Tanner Tessmann | MF Zakaria El Ouahdi |
| MF Paxten Aaronson | MF Oussama El Azzouzi |
| FW Kevin Paredes | FW Soufiane Rahimi |
| FW Duncan McGuire | FW Ilias Akhomach |
| FW Djordje Mihailovic | FW Abde Ezzalzouli |
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USA vs. Morocco Olympic Soccer Quarterfinal preview
For the first time since 2000, the U.S. Men’s National Team plays in the Olympic knockout stage. After being blanked 3-0 by host France in its opening Group A match, the U.S. ripped off 4-1 and 3-0 wins over New Zealand and Guinea, respectively. The +4 goal differential ranked third-best among all countries and best among second-place finishers. Five different Americans netted goals in the three games, led by Djordje Mihailovic (twice on PK) and Kevin Paredes (two goals vs. Guinea).
Early scoring has been the name of the game for the U.S. In the two most recent matches, the USMNT scored five of its seven goals in the first 31 minutes of the match while just one came after the 60th minute. As underdogs in the quarterfinal, expect the U.S. to again be aggressive and try to build an early lead.
Morocco knocked off Argentina and Iraq, losing to Ukraine in between. Each match came down to the end, with Morocco beating the Argentinians 2-1 and Iraqis 3-0; they fell to the Ukranians, 2-1. FW Soufiane Rahimi was a goal machine in the group stage and poses the biggest threat for the U.S. Rahimi scored at least once in each match – twice on PKs – for four total goals. He accounted for every goal scored in two matches, against Argentina and Ukraine.
The Moroccans nearly went 3-0. However, Ukraine netted a game-winning goal in the 90′ +8 to seal a 2-1 victory.
The nations have met four times, all in international friendlies. Morocco is 3-1-0 in those matches, with the U.S. notching its first win in June 2022.
How To Watch The USMNT Vs. Morocco
- When: Friday, Aug.2 31, 9:00 a.m. ET/6:00 a.m. PT
- Where: Paris Parc des Princes Stadium (Paris, France)
- TV: USA Network, Telemundo (U.S.), Peacock (streaming)
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