The US women’s national team take on the Netherlands in their second group stage match of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, after kicking off the tournament with a 3-0 triumph over Vietnam.
But this game won’t be as easy, as the dutch will be looking for revenge after losing to the American side 0-2 in the 2019 final.
Sophia Smith is bound to make head coach Vlatko Andonovski’s starting lineup, after scoring two goals in her debut. The opponents must keep an eye on Smith and creative veteran Rose Lavelle, after she scored the winning goal against them in 2019. Here’s all you need to know.
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- When is kick-off? 21:00 EST / 02:00 (BST) / 13:00 (local)
- Where is the match being played? Wellington Regional Stadium
- Referee? Yoshimi Yamashita (JPN)
United States vs Netherlands H2H record
The USWNT and Netherlands last played against each other in 2021 during the Olympics, where the American side won in penalties 4-2 after a 2-2 draw. But the most famous of their matchups happened in 2019, when the United States triumphed 2-1 in the World Cup final to win their second consecutive title.
Overall, the two counties have met on six occasions, with the Stars and Stripes holding a 5W-1D-0L record.
United States team news
Vlatko Andonovski has a fully-fit squad for USWNT's second game of the tournament. Rose Lavelle, who came in as a substitute against Vietnam will be looking for her first start of the 2023 World Cup against the Netherlands after easing back from an injury.
The head coach will not make many changes to his starting lineup, with Fox and Lavelle coming in while the rest hold their place.
“I thought Fox and Trinity were really good on the right side,” he said. “I thought Andi was a key figure in the middle of the field and regaining possession in some important attacks. And Naomi in the back, I thought she looked like she had three World Cups behind her. (She looked) so comfortable and flawless.”
United States predicted lineup vs Netherlands
United States predicted lineup vs Netherlands (4-3-3): Naeher, Fox, Cook, Girma, Dunn; Lavelle, Sullivan, Horan (c); Smith, Morgan, Rodman
United States vs Netherlands score prediction
The Dutch didn't look too strong in their opening match against Portugal, earning a simple 1-0 victory but with a final to avenge, the team will be out for blood in Wellington, New Zealand.
Though the USWNT should come out on top while boasting an attack of Rodman, Smith and Morgan, it will not be an easy match to navigate. The midfield will be crucial, leaning on Lavelle's creativity in the final third.
Prediction: United States 2-1 Netherlands
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