FIFA U-20 World Cup Odds: Group Stage May 26

The USA under-20 World Cup team is back in action on Friday, May 26, when the United States takes on Slovakia a tepid -114 favorite. Will Team USA keep the good times rolling? Argentina is also in action on Friday. The under-20 World Cup team battles New Zealand a -2.5 favorite. Other matches on Friday include Uzbekistan a -1.5 favorite over Guatemala and a no line Ecuador versus Fiji matchup. Check out soccer odds, analysis, and free picks for the four U20 World Cup group stage matches on Friday, May 26.

Check out FIFA U-20 World Cup betting odds, analysis, and free picks for Wednesday’s FIFA Under-20 World Cup Group Stage contests on the May 26th.

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FIFA U-20 World Cup | 23rd edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup
Host country: Argentina
Dates: 20 May – 11 June, 2023
Teams: 24 | Total of 6 confederations

Ecuador vs. Fiji

World Cup Odds: Ecuador – vs. Fiji –
When: Friday, May 26 at 2:00 pm ET
Where: Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario | San Juan, Argentina

In their two under-20 World Cup matches so far this tournament, Fiji hasn’t shown much. Slovakia buried Fiji 4-0 on May 20. Then in Fiji’s May 23 matchup against the United States, Fiji played better, losing 3-0, but they still didn’t show much.

We can’t expect a betting line when it’s obvious Ecuador should win this match. If you do see a betting line, though, and if it’s a handicap, lay the goals. Ecuador lost to the U.S. but beat Slovakia 2-1 in their last match.

FIFA U20 World Cup Pick: Ecuador | Bet Ecuador vs. Fiji Today
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Slovakia vs. United States

World Cup Odds: Slovakia +285 vs. United States -114
When: Friday, May 26 at 2:00 pm ET
Where: Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario | San Juan, Argentina

In two matches, Slovakia dominated Fiji and then lost to Ecuador. The Slovakians are playing decent soccer. So much so, that oddsmakers have made them a +285 underdog, which isn’t bad, versus the scorching Americans.

Team USA has won both of their under-20 World Cup matches. The USA beat Ecuador 1-0 and then dusted Fiji 3-0. Slovakia can win this, but the United States is playing excellent defense. The U.S. didn’t yield a shot on goal in the match versus Ecuador. Back Team USA to cash.

FIFA U20 World Cup Pick: United States | Bet Slovakia vs. United States Today
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New Zealand vs. Argentina

World Cup Odds: New Zealand +2.5 -172 vs. Argentina -2.5 +123
When: Friday, May 26 at 5:00 pm ET
Where: Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario | San Juan, Argentina

New Zealand followed up a 1-0 win against Guatemala with a 2-2 draw versus Uzbekistan. The way New Zealand played against Uzbekistan, yielding possession 32% to 68% but allowing just 6 shots on goal from 30, suggests the defense is on point.

Argentina beat Guatemala 3-0 in their last. But on Friday, the Argentinians face a defense that doesn’t give up decent shots. We should expect the Argentinians to play good enough soccer to get the win, maybe, even by 2 goals.

But Argentina won’t force the attack. So although laying -172 is never fun, that’s the play.

FIFA U20 World Cup Pick: New Zealand +2.5 | Bet New Zealand vs. Argentina Today
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Uzbekistanvs. Guatemala

World Cup Odds: Uzbekistan -1.5 +102 vs. Guatemala +1.5 -1405
When: Friday, May 26 at 5:00 pm ET
Where: Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades | Santiago del Estero, Argentina

Uzbekistan should have no trouble handling Guatemala. In their first match, the favorite in this hung with Argentina.

The Argentinians took 11 total shots and 3 on goal. Uzbekistan took 10 total shots and 3 on goal. Argentina controlled possession 54% to 46%.

Then in their second under-20 WC contest, Uzbekistan dominated the entire match even though their game versus New Zealand ended in a draw. The chalk covers the handicap.

FIFA U20 World Cup Pick: Uzbekistan -1.5 | Bet Uzbekistan vs. Guatemala Today
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