The United States Men’s National Team faces a critical match on Thursday in its quest to qualify for next year’s World Cup as it hosts El Salvador in a 2022 Concacaf World Cup Qualifying match. The USMNT (4-3-1) is second in the Concacaf World Cup Qualifying standings, and it is one point behind Canada but also just one ahead of fourth-place Panama. The top three teams qualify automatically, so Team USA can’t afford to slip up. The good news is, the Americans have never lost to El Salvador (1-3-4), which sits seventh among the eight teams.
Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. The latest USMNT vs. El Salvador odds from Caesars Sportsbook list Team USA as the -625 favorite (risk $625 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line. El Salvador is the +1600 underdog, a draw is priced at +460, and the over-under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before you lock in your El Salvador vs. USMNT picks, you have to see what proven soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated well over $37,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Now, Green has taken a close look at the USMNT vs. El Salvador matchup and locked in his coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for El Salvador vs. USA:
- USMNT vs. El Salvador spread: USA -1.5 (-140)
- USMNT vs. El Salvador over-under: 2.5 goals
- USMNT vs. El Salvador money line: USA -625, El Salvador +1600, Draw +460
- USA: The USMNT has 44 total shots in its past four Cup qualifying matches
- SLV: El Salvador has committed 63 fouls in its last four WCQ games
Why you should back the USMNT
The Americans are finally almost at full strength, and that means star Christian Pulisic will lead the attack. He has eight goals in 17 career World Cup Qualifying matches and has a knack for coming through in the clutch. He will be joined by numerous talented young playmakers, including Brendan Aaronson (five international goals) and Weston McKennie (eight). The USMNT has not lost in its last 18 games on U.S. soil and is 19-5-0 all-time against El Salvador.
Team USA followed a rousing 2-0 victory against Mexico in November with a 1-1 draw in Jamaica four days later. The Americans didn’t field their top squad for that game but dominated possession at 62 percent. They have not allowed more than one goal since a 3-2 Nations League win last June and are 12-3-1 since then. The loss was a 2-1 setback in Panama, their only qualifying loss. The U.S. has outscored El Salvador 15-2 in the last five meetings.
Why you should back El Salvador
El Salvador has let some opportunities slip away in qualifying so far, losing 2-1 to both Costa Rica and Panama after going up by a goal early. They have pulled off four draws in nine qualifying meetings with Team USA, including a 0-0 battle in their last matchup in September. El Salvador allowed just two shots on target and held the ball for 51 percent of that match. La Selecta has been strong on the back end, allowing more than one goal just once in its past five games.
Manager Hugo Perez is a former USMNT player, and he put together a solid plan for the last meeting. The squad features several U.S.-based players, including center back Ronald Rodriguez of the USL’s FC Tulsa and likely partner Eriq Zavaleta, formerly of Toronto FC in MLS. Goalkeeper Mario Gonzalez can make acrobatic saves, and the attack is typically led by FC Tulsa’s Joaquin Rivas. He had three goals in the Gold Cup but is scoreless in qualifying.
How to make USMNT vs. El Salvador picks
Green has taken an in-depth look at USA vs. El Salvador from every angle, and he is leaning under on the goal total. He also has three confident best bets, two of which offer plus-money payouts, and a full breakdown of the match. He’s only sharing his El Salvador vs. USMNT predictions at SportsLine.
So who wins El Salvador vs. USA? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for USA vs. El Salvador, all from the proven soccer expert who has generated well over $37,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons, and find out.
