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Their 2022 FIFA World Cup fate is in their hands on Tuesday when the United States Men’s National Team face Iran in their final Group B match in Doha, Qatar. The youthful Americans have put up valiant efforts in their first two games, against more experienced sides Wales and England. But both ended in draws, so a victory Tuesday is a must for the USMNT to advance. Gareth Bale scored on a late penalty to pull Wales even, and the Monday Group B opener ended 1-1. Then the Americans held mighty England without a goal to come away with a 0-0 draw against the world’s fifth-ranked team. Iran, in their sixth World Cup and looking to advance for the first time, followed up a 6-2 loss to England in their opener with a 2-0 victory against Wales. The Americans have advanced in their past two appearances, but they didn’t qualify in 2018.
Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET at Al Thumama Stadium. The USMNT are -101 favorites on the money line (risk $101 to win $100) in the latest Iran vs. USA odds from Caesars Sportsbook, with Iran priced as +290 underdogs. A draw is +230, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any USMNT vs. Iran picks, you need to see the 2022 World Cup predictions and best bets from proven soccer insider Jon Eimer.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, Eimer has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. He is an impressive 48-25-1 on his Premier League picks for SportsLine in 2022, for a profit of almost $1,800 for $100 bettors. He also went 20-12 on his World Cup qualifying picks, for a return of almost $600.
Now, Eimer has broken down the USA vs. Iran matchup from every angle and just locked in his 2022 World Cup picks picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Iran vs. USA:
USMNT vs. Iran spread: USA -0.5 (+100)USMNT vs. Iran over/under: 2.5 goals USMNT vs. Iran money line: USA -101, Iran +290, Draw +230USA: The Americans have allowed one goal or fewer in seven of their past eight gamesIRAN: The Iranians have allowed two goals or more four times in their last nine gamesUSMNT vs. Iran picks: See picks here
Why you should back the USMNT
Holding Wales and England, the fifth-ranked team in the world, without a goal from the run of play was an impressive feat. Now, they have to score at least one goal. The Americans have had some trouble finishing, but England scored six goals on this Iran team. The likes of Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, Timothy Weah and Haji Wright are all young and hungry and have the skill to score in big moments. Weah scored the goal against Wales, off a perfect feed from Pulisic, and the midfield of Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah and Tyler Adams mostly dictated the pace in both matches.
Iran have held 30% possession over the first two matches, while the USMNT held for 59% against Wales and 44 against England. Team USA will look to keep it away from Iran and probe for a hole in the defense for most of the match. Especially with Iran likely to anchor in their end and play for the draw. Pulisic nearly scored on a laser against the Three Lions but hit the woodwork, and Josh Sargent just missed on a header at the post. The USMNT had six clean sheets in 14 qualifying matches, and despite having 21 shots against Wales, Iran didn’t score a goal until the 98th minute.
Why you should back Iran
Manager Carlos Queiroz, the Portuguese former Real Madrid boss, is back for a second stint with Iran, and leading them in a third World Cup. He emphasizes hard work and defense, and he has a number of veterans to execute the approach perfectly. Captain Ehsan Hajsafi, who is fourth on the nation’s list for all-time appearances with 123, is the veteran of the group. Ali Karimi and Ahmad Nourollahi are typically tasked with clogging the midfield and distributing to Iran’s experienced and talented attackers, who can strike as soon as they get the chance.
Mehdi Taremi scored both goals against England, while Sardar Azmoun had a golden chance glance off the post, and Karim Ansarifard made an impact off the bench. They are the only three true forwards on the roster, and only one might be out there Tuesday, but they have 100 combined goals over 194 international appearances. Iran dominated AFC World Cup qualifying, going 14-1-3 over the two rounds, with a stunning 48-8 goal advantage over the 18 matches. Azmoun scored nine goals in qualifying, while Taremi and Ansarifard scored seven apiece.
How to make USMNT vs. Iran picks
Eimer has scrutinized the USA vs. Iran match from every angle. He is taking the Under on the goal total and has another confident best bet on one side to win. He’s only sharing his 2022 World Cup picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So, who wins Iran vs. USMNT in Tuesday’s 2022 World Cup showdown? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the USMNT vs. Iran match, all from the soccer expert who went 20-12 on his World Cup qualifying picks, and find out.