2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Canada are Underdogs vs USA

Welcome to Fast Money Football, brought to you by NorthStarBets.ca. Today we'll be taking a closer look at the Gold Cup quarterfinal between Canada and hosts USA, which is a rematch from the Nations League final held on June 18th. On that occasion, the US emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, but it's important to note that both teams had different lineups. In terms of expectations, Canada is considered the underdogs in this matchup, as they barely made it into the knockout rounds by defeating Cuba 4-2, following draws in their opening two matches against Guadalupe and Guatemala. It hasn't been an ideal start for Canada.

However, it's worth mentioning that Canada's squad is not at full strength for this tournament, with many of their star players absent. As a result, the team has introduced some new faces, which could explain the inconsistency in their performances. On the other hand, the US also has a B-squad for this competition, but their depth is impressive. After a shaky start against Jamaica, they bounced back with commanding victories over Saint Kitts and Nevis, as well as Trinidad and Tobago. Jesus Ferreira has been their standout player, scoring consecutive hat-tricks.

It's safe to say that anything other than a US win would come as a shock. If you're looking for some value in this game, expect to see goals. For example, a US victory with over two and a half total goals would offer a payout of +195. I understand that this means betting against Canada, but it allows you to hedge your happiness, and that's a strategy I find appealing.

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