Belgium v USA predictions, tips, lineups and free bets (World Cup - July 1, 2014)

Tuesday, 01 July 2014 18:23
Written by David Bet

USA and Belgium will duel in the Round of 16 Tuesday at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. You can't miss our BELGIUM v USA betting preview with tips, free predictions, odds, line-ups, betting promotions and no deposit bonuses on the match!

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BELGIUM v USA BETTING PREVIEW

Belgium finished first in Group H by claiming three victories and goalkeeper Courtouis has conceded just one goal – an Algeria penalty. After a 2-1 win over the North Africans, On their second clash against Russia, Belgium grabbed a late win thanks to a goal by Origi. Marc Wilmots' side managed to beat Korea Republic in their final fixture despite being dominated again by the Asian side for the majority of the game.

Vanden Borre twisted his ankle and is likely to miss the rest of the tournament, but defenders Vincent Kompany and Thomas Vermaelen are likely to be available for selection after injury scares. Elsewhere, Steven Defour is suspended, so Axel Witsel will definitely return in midfield.

USA finished second in their group right behind Germany, leaving Portugal and Ghana with nothing better than an early ticket to return home. They won their opener with Ghana before drawing 2:2 against Portugal when they were sure to be qualified since a late equalizer scored by Varela. Then they sealed their place among the 16 teams despite suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat against Germany in their final group stage fixture.

Jozy Altidore, the top American forward, has been sidelined since straining his left hamstring in the first half against Ghana. Jones did suffer a broken nose in the loss to Germany but he’s still expected to play. Geoff Cameron and Omar Gonzalez are in competition to start alongside Besler at the back.

Belgium have won all of their last six games, scoring 12 and conceding just two. In five previous meetings, Belgium have won four with the United States winning the other.

BELGIUM v USA PROBABLE LINEUPS

Belgium (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Alderweireld, Kompany, Van Buyten, Vermaelen; Witsel, Fellaini; Mertens, E Hazard, De Bruyne; Lukaku.

USA (4-1-4-1): Howard; Gonzalez, Johnson, Besler, Beasley; Beckerman; Zusi, Bradley, Jones, Davis; Dempsey.