USA vs Haiti Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | CONCACAF Gold Cup

USA vs Haiti Preview

Tournament: CONCACAF Gold Cup

Date: Sunday, 22 June 2025

Time: 11:00 PM GMT

Venue: AT&T Stadium

Haiti will play the USA on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with a victory necessary to have any chance of moving on to the CONCACAF Gold Cup final eight. On matchday two, the seven-time champions defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 to secure a spot in the quarterfinals, while Haiti had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Trinidad and Tobago.

The USA have used a fluid 4-2-3-1 style under Mauricio Pochettino, which is based on possession, high-up pressing, and stretching play with full-backs. While Jack McGlynn and Malik Tillman have creatively and strategically managed the midfield, players like Chris Richards have played a crucial role at the back. Haiti, on the other hand, has to win because they have already lost once and drawn once. They use tenacity and fast transitions to upset more powerful teams, and they employ a tight 4-4-2 with a strong emphasis on swift counterattacks. Their top scorer is still Frantzdy Pierrot, while Thembinkosi Lorch keeps opposing defences honest with his mobility and menace in confined spaces.

The United States men have won four straight competitive games against Caribbean opponents by a cumulative score of 13-3 after suffering a 2-1 loss in Trinidad and Tobago in November 2023. Since the 2017 tournament group stage, the Yanks have won 21 of their previous Gold Cup games when they have scored the first goal. The Americans have won the last two encounters with the Haitians by a score of 1-0, and they have managed to avoid loss nine times in a row.

Let's have a look at the team news for both sides.

USA National Football Team News

Since Pochettino used the same starting lineup from matchday one to matchday two, the US did not have Haji Wright, who is battling an Achilles injury, in their victory on matchday two.

Tyler Adams, Damion Downs, and Johnny Cardoso all had their maiden debuts at the Gold Cup this year, and Brenden Aaronson earned his 50th cap with the national team on Thursday after coming off the bench. On matchday two, Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards scored the sole goal for the Yanks, his second goal abroad, while Matt Freese only needed to make one stop to record his second clean sheet of the competition.

Haiti National Football Team News

Jean-Kevin Duverne was sent off with a straight red card late in the first half on Thursday; thus, Haiti will be without him for this crucial game. Ruben Providence is the only new player in the starting lineup for that game, taking Christopher Attys' place.

Johny Placide made his 75th appearance for the senior team on Thursday, while Ricardo Ade can reach the half-century milestone for caps with Les Grenadiers on Sunday. Earlier this week, Frantzdy Pierrot gave his side the lead over TNT, but Mondy Prunier missed a penalty kick in the 86th minute, which would have given them the victory.

USA vs Haiti Predicted Lineups

USA National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Freese

Defenders: Freeman, Richards, Ream, Arfsten

Midfielders: Berhalter, Torre, McGlynn, Tillman, Luna

Attackers: Agyemang

Haiti National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Placide

Defenders: Arcus, Ade, Duverne, Lacroix

Midfielders: Deedson, Pierre, Jacques, Picault

Attackers: Nazon, Pierrot

USA vs Haiti Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record between the USA and Haiti in international football reflects a surprisingly balanced rivalry. Out of 23 matches played, both teams have claimed 9 victories each, with the remaining 5 ending in draws.

Key Players to Watch Out in USA vs Haiti

Malik Tillman (USA National Football Team)

The energetic attacking midfielder for PSV Eindhoven right now is Malik Tillman. Tillman, who is only 23, has already established himself as a technically proficient playmaker with a keen sense of goal and astute movement between the lines. He comes to the U.S. midfield with European experience and adaptability, having come through Bayern Munich's junior system. He can play centrally or drift outside to generate overloads.

Tillman has been playing well lately; he was a key player in PSV's championship run and scored 12 goals in the 2024–25 Eredivisie season. He has 20 caps for the U.S. national team and is still becoming more influential, particularly in games when calmness and inventiveness are required to break through compact defences like Haiti's.

Frantzdy Pierrot (Haiti National Football Team)

Pierrot has been Haiti's preferred goal threat for a number of years due to his physical presence, aerial prowess, and precise finishing. He has a remarkable strike rate of 31 goals in 39 international games, which highlights his significance to the national team.

Pierrot has maintained his club form, scoring six goals in the Greek Super League season of 2024–2025. He is more than simply a target man because of his ability to hold up play and bring others into the attack. Pierrot's power and mobility in the box may be a major threat to a U.S. defence that is susceptible to set pieces and direct attacks.

USA vs Haiti Prediction

Expect the USA to dominate possession and speed, given the stakes and styles, while Haiti aims to counterattack and take advantage of set pieces. Although a close victory for the United States is inevitable, Haiti's unpredictable nature makes this anything but certain. It is reasonable to predict a result of 2-1 or 3-2 in favour of the USA.

Predicted Score: USA 2-1 Haiti

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