Ghana vs Uruguay Odds, Prediction & Picks

Ghana takes on Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah on Friday in a match that should determine which team stamps their ticket to the Round of 16. Ghana has 3 points heading into the big time battle while Uruguay sits on a point. If Uruguay beats Ghana, they will have 4 points. Will the South American team get it done? Or is Friday Ghana’s time to shine? See below for FIFA World Cup Odds, analysis, and a free pick for Ghana versus Uruguay.

2022 FIFA World Cup Betting Analysis: Ghana vs Uruguay Group H Matchup

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Group H – Ghana versus Uruguay

When: Friday, Dec. 2 at 10:00 am ET

Where: Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar

TV/Streaming: FS1

Handicap Odds: Uruguay -0.5 -136 / Ghana +0.5 +108

Moneyline Odds: Ghana +370 / Uruguay -131 / Draw +320

Total Odds: O 2.5 -102 / U 2.5 +124

Why Ghana is a good play versus Uruguay

The Ghanians have played great soccer in this tournament. Ghana lost by a single goal to Portugal, scoring 2 on their side.

Then against South Korea, Ghana rolled, beating the Koreans 3-2. Heading into this match, Ghana’s attack is on fire with 5 goals in the last couple of matches. Uruguay hasn’t scored a goal in two World Cup matches, which means the Uruguayans must pick it up to have any shot versus Ghana.

Ghana Last 5

W – 2-3 s. South Korea
L – 3-2 vs. Portugal
W – 2-0 vs. Switzerland
W – 0-1 vs. Nicaragua
L – 3-0 vs. Brazil

Ghana Predicted Starting Lineup

Ati Zigi
Salisu
Amartey
Baba
Lamptey
A. Ayew
Owusu
Samed
Williams
J. Ayew
Afriyie

Why Uruguay is a good play versus Ghana

Uruguay played their normal brand of defense first soccer against South Korea, scoring a 0-0 draw. But in their second match, Uruguay failed versus Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, and Portugal in an embarrassing 2-0 loss.

Darwin Nunes, Edison Cavani, Luis Suarez, and the rest of Uruguay’s deep team know this is their final shot to make it to the knockout stage. We should expect Uruguay to have a more robust attack versus a Ghanian side that, at times, has allowed teams to score goals on the counter attack.

Uruguay Last 5

L – 2-0 vs. Portugal
D – 0-0 vs. South Korea
W – 0-2 vs. Canada
L – 1-0 vs. Iran
W – 5-0 vs. Panama

Uruguay Predicted Starting Lineup

Rochet
Gimenez
Godin
Vina
Caceres
Bentancur
de la Cruz
Valverde
Cavani
Nunez
Valera

Final Betting Analysis: Ghana vs Uruguay

On paper, Uruguay has more talent, but Ghana is in much better form. The Ghanians have won 3-of-4 and pushed Ronaldo and Portugal in a 3-2 match.

Like fellow African squad Senegal, Ghana has played great soccer this tournament. The Ghanians’ attack is one of the most creative at the World Cup.

It’s not that Uruguay doesn’t have the talent to counter. It’s that the Uruguayans don’t play the same style. So unless Uruguay is much more forward, they will have trouble countering Ghana the way Portugal did.

We must remember that Portugal’s attack includes two of the best strikers on the planet in Fernandes and Ronaldo. Uruguay doesn’t have enough after Nunez to match strides with Ghana’s scorers.

Uruguay is in a deep hole. All Ghana requires is a draw to move to the next round while the Uruguayan’s style is to play defense first and then look for opportunities. Ghana won’t settle for a draw. Instead, they’ll grab the 1-goal victory.

World Cup Pick: Ghana +370

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