USA
The victory in the quarter-final with 6-0 against Cuba, was no surprise at all, and United States continues their unbeaten streak. Current performance rating 93% with 6 victories and one draw in the last 7 games. Goals scored in this tournament so far, 10 with just 2 conceded.
The next opponent Jamaica is a well known opponent for the USA. Record against them, W6-D2-L1, winning 4 and losing 1 in the last 5 matches. Most recent match, back in 2013 in this event, a victory with 2-0.
Clint Dempsey is in optimal shape with 6 goals in 3 matches (he was rested in the game against Panama that had no importance). Odds for him to score at anytime in the semi-final look great @ 2.60. Overall we expect Jamaica to be at least a class below than the American team, who look certain to reach the final without any difficulties.
Jamaica
Jamaica had participated in the Copa America 2015 earlier in June. The team recorded 3 losses and exited, but has been able to keep an unbeaten record in this tournament winning 3 and drawing 1.
So far no real challenge in this event (besides Costa Rica perhaps, who weren’t in that great of a shape anyways), as the team faced Canada, El Salvador and Haiti. One victory only against the US back in 2012 in a World Cup qualification match with 2-1. Three loses since then conceding 5 goals and scoring just one.
We believe the team has done great to reach the semi-finals, but the opponent they are about to face will be their first real challenge. It will be very unlikely for Jamaica to be able to overcome the host event, and reach the final.
Verdict
Brilliant American team, that we believe will reach the final for sure. The odds for United States to win this match are 1.50 by bet365.
Clint Dempsey has scored 6 goals so far in 3 games, making him the top goalscorer in this tournament. His odds to score at anytime are @ 2.60 by bet365.
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