Portugal Women vs United States Women Predictions & Tips - USWNT on top in Women’s World Cup

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 31 Jul 2023

Alex Waite 31 Jul 2023

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Portugal Women vs United States Women predictions for Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup match
The fixture is being played at Eden Park Outer Oval (08:00 BST)
Can the USWNT reach the last 16 with a win?

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United States have won to nil in 4 of their last 5 matches (Getty Images)

Portugal Women vs United States Women Predictions

Portugal rarely win against the top teams and the United States are on a long unbeaten run. The USWNT will want to win Group E and can comfortably defeat Portugal.

Portugal Women vs United States Women Predictions
Head-to-Head
Portugal Women Form
Portugal Women Injuries & Team News
United States Women Form
United States Women Injuries & Team News

Portugal have failed to score in 2 of their last 4 matches
Portugal have lost to nil in their last 4 matches against the United States
United States have won to nil in 4 of their last 5 matches

Head-to-Head

United States have won all four previous matches against Portugal.

Portugal Women Form

Portugal beat Vietnam 2-0 in Group E last time out. Telma Encarnacao and Kika Nazareth struck after 21 minutes and Portugal dominated with 29 shots.

The win followed an opening match defeat against the Netherlands (1-0). Portugal were unbeaten in three after a 2-0 win against Ukraine and draws with England (0-0) and Wales (1-1).

Francisco Neto’s side are third in Group E and outside the qualification places by one point.

Portugal Women Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Ines Pereira, Patricia Morais, Rute Costa

Defenders: Joana Marchao, Lucia Alves, Carole Costa, Ana Seica, Diana Gomes,

Silvia Rebelo, Catarina Amado

Midfielders: Dolores Silva, Fatima Pinto, Andreia Norton, Andreia Jacinto, Tatiana Pinto, Kika Nazareth, Ana Rute

Forwards: Diana Silva, Ana Borges, Ana Capeta, Jessica Silva, Carolina Mendes, Telma Encarnacao

Midfielder Fatima Pinto is ruled out due to injury.

United States Women Form

United States were held to a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in their second Group E fixture. The USWNT conceded early, hit back with 18 shots and Lindsey Horan equalised in the second period.

It ended the United States ten-match winning streak in all competitions, including an opening match win against Vietnam (3-0). The USNWT have conceded just three goals during this run.

Vlatko Andonovski’s side can reach the World Cup knockout stages with a draw against Portugal.

United States Women Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Murphy, Alyssa Naeher

Defenders: Alana Cook, Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Sofia Huerta, Kelley O’Hara, Emily Sonnett

Midfielders: Savannah DeMelo, Julie Ertz, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Kristie Mewis, Ashley Sanchez, Andi Sullivan

Forwards: Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Alyssa Thompson, Lynn Williams

Midfielder Rose Lavelle is unlikely to start due to a recent knock.

Verdict

Portugal Women v USA Women

Portugal are unconvincing against the top sides and the United States are likely to show their strength. Another USWNT win to nil is the best bet.

US Win to Nil

Win to NIl

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