Even though they are the host of this year’s Copa America, the US team will not play their first match in this campaign until June 24. Their challenge is against Bolivia, a relatively evenly matched opponent, as the players from the land of the stars and stripes aim to secure 3 full points to avoid falling behind Uruguay in the race for a spot in the knockout stage.

First half odds for the match between the US and Bolivia

The US team, hosting the Copa America for the 2nd time in history, has set very high goals for this season. They possess a series of notable players in the squad, which can be considered the most balanced lineup the US team has ever had. This is also the reason why the US is highly rated in Group C, just behind the giants Uruguay for the 2 qualifying spots. However, in terms of recent form, the team led by coach Gregg Berhalter has shown relatively unusual results with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. The Yanks are facing quite a few issues in defense, which has overshadowed the effectiveness of the attacking line led by Christian Pulisic. Nevertheless, facing an opponent like Bolivia, a team that is considered weaker both in terms of actual strength and recent form, the US team is still highly favored in their opening match on June 24. With notable stars in the squad such as captain Christian Pulisic, Giovanni Reyna, and Weston McKennie, the US is expected to have a favorable start in front of their home fans.

match odds between — Match odds for the US vs Bolivia

The recent performance of the US in matches has not been good, but Bolivia has shown even poorer form. The team coached by Antonio Carlos Zago has lost 4 out of the last 5 matches before the Copa America, including a 0-3 defeat against Colombia on June 16. It is difficult to expect La Verde to create a surprise against the host team, the US. With the situation of the two teams, the first half of the match is likely to belong to the US team with intense attacks. Meanwhile, Bolivia will need to “know themselves and know their opponents” and retreat to defend to preserve their goal before considering counterattacks. The US team has many excellent wingers, so fans can put their trust in the large number of corners for the US in the first half. For the first half handicap odds, the bookmakers offer a -0.5/1 odds for the US as the home team. Fans can refer to the guide to participate in betting on this match because with Bolivia’s not-so-solid defense, it is likely that there will be at least 1 goal in favor of Pulisic and his teammates after the first 45 minutes. Prediction: US -0.5/1 HT, US corner handicap HT

Full match odds for the US vs Bolivia showdown

With the mindset of the home team and the underdog team, the US will surely want to deliver a vibrant and convincing performance for their home fans. There will be no better opportunity for the US team when they face Bolivia, who are in a rock-bottom form. Once they are behind in the first half, Bolivia will find it difficult to play with a deep defense in the second half of the match. The team led by coach Antonio Carlos Zago will be forced to push forward in hopes of finding the net of Matt Turner, which is nothing but a delicious opportunity for the speedy stars of the US team such as Pulisic, Timothy Weah, and Reyna to punish and seek more goals.

match odds between the US and Bolivia — Head-to-head record of the US vs Bolivia

Due to the difference in strength between the two teams in this match, the bookmakers offer a handicap for the US team of up to -1.5/2, a relatively high ratio that may lead many to believe in the underdog. However, looking at Bolivia’s recent defensive performance, having conceded 10 goals in 5 matches, the home team players can confidently secure a strong victory.

It’s quite strange that the handicap for the US is -1.5/2, but the over/under goal line set by the bookmakers is only 2.5/3 goals for the whole match. It can be said that this is a “hit one, get two” ratio, and as long as the US wins by a 3-goal margin, fans can win in both betting options.

Prediction: US -1.5/2 FT, Over goals FT