Bookmaker-Ratings pundit Emmanuel Adebayor has made his prediction for Monday’s FIFA World Cup Group B match between USA and Wales.
After failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the US are heading back to the grand stage with new names and youngsters. Gregg Berhalter’s team are not favorites in their group, but they have many strong and quality players, and I think they can be contenders for second place.
Meanwhile, the US team are winless in their last nine previous games against European sides. It will be challenging.
64 years after their last appearance, Wales are back on the biggest football stage. The team have top-quality players, especially their leader, Gareth Bale. He is the biggest name in the squad.
For me, the US team are slight favorites in this match. They have such talents as Timothy Weah, Gio Reyna, and Christian Pulisic: strong attacking team.
I think they will win 2-1 or 3-1.
Moreover, I will not surprised if Gareth Bale scores a beautiful goal from a free kick.