Portugal vs USA, Women World Cup 2023 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
Portugal vs USA — Women World Cup at Eden Park.
Match Details
- Referee Rebecca Welch (England)
- Referee Tatiana Guzman (Nicaragua)
3 games this season
🟨 3.7/game
⚽ 3.3 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
67%
Clean Sheets
Portugal this season
Portugal this season
50%
Clean Sheets
USA this season
USA this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Portugal
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
USA
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
USA
| Sophia Smith | 2 G | 1 A |
| Lindsey Horan | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Eden Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Portugal and USA.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Portugal have won 4 goals from 6 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jessica Silva suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' The -year-old Alyssa Naeher has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' USA seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 35' USA started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
- 39' A moment of madness from Rose Lavelle on 39 minutes earns him a card. USA will be frustrated.
- 44' Kelley O'Hara, a , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 49' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 52' Sophia Smith was booked on 52.
- 56' Carole Costa picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 61' Time for substitution for USA. Sophia Smith is replaced by Megan Rapinoe.
- 62' The crowd applauds Kika Nazareth as he leaves the pitch. Andreia Jacinto steps in for Portugal.
- 67' Diana Silva has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 6 appearances.
- 72' Diana Gomes was booked on 72.
- 77' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 81' Naomi Girma is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
- 81' A tactical swap from Portugal — Telma Encarnacao on, Andreia Norton off on 81 minutes.
- 84' Trinity Rodman is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lynn Williams at the 84 minute mark.
- 86' Catarina Amado has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 86.
- 89' The whistle greets Catarina Amado as he departs to be replaced by Joana Marchao.
- 90' USA manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kelley O'Hara is hanging Crystal Dunn on the field on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Portugal 0-0 USA.
Lineups
Portugal Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 9
- 15
-
2
Catarina Amado ↓ Joana Marchao 89'
- 19
- 8
- 14
-
20
Kika Nazareth ↓ Andreia Jacinto 62'
- 11
-
16
Diana Silva ↓ Ana Capeta 89'
- 10
Bench
- 12
- 22
- 17
-
5
Joana Marchao ↑ 89'
- 3
- 4
-
21
Ana Capeta ↑ 89'
- 7
-
6
Andreia Jacinto ↑ 62'
- 13
- 18
-
23
Telma Encarnacao ↑ 81'
USA Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
19
Crystal Dunn ↓ Kelley O'Hara 90'
- 23
- 4
- 8
-
10
Lindsey Horan ↓ Emily Sonnett 84'
- 16
- 17
-
13
Alex Morgan ↓ Alyssa Thompson 90'
-
11
Sophia Smith ↓ Megan Rapinoe 61'
-
6
Lynn Williams ↓ Trinity Rodman 84'
Bench
- 21
- 18
- 12
- 3
-
5
Kelley O'Hara ↑ 90'
-
14
Emily Sonnett ↑ 84'
- 9
- 22
-
15
Megan Rapinoe ↑ 61'
-
20
Trinity Rodman ↑ 84'
- 2
-
7
Alyssa Thompson ↑ 90'
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.8
Portugal xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.53
USA xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 84% + Portugal or Draw 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 1.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 2.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 3.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Portugal or Draw
77%
Draw or USA
61%
Portugal or USA
62%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
19.5%
0 – 1
12.3%
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
3.3%
1 – 2
3%
3 – 0
2%
2 – 2
1.4%
3 – 1
1.3%
0 – 3
0.6%
Asian Handicap — Portugal
| Handicap | Portugal covers | Push | USA covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 25% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 16% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Portugal keeps clean sheet
59%
✓
USA keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.