USA’s attacking intent has delivered goals, but their open style leaves them exposed, creating the potential for a high-scoring encounter at SoFi Stadium. Paraguay arrive with patchy form and defensive frailties, especially away from home, and they may struggle to contain USA’s Premier League forwards. However, USA are not watertight themselves, so both teams could contribute to the scoreline. Expect entertainment and chances at both ends in Los Angeles.
The US striker enjoyed an excellent season for Derby in the Championship, with his 21 goals only narrowly failing to get the Rams into the play-offs. Agymemang's performances this season have not gone unnoticed - he is reportedly a target for a couple of Premier League clubs - and he can show his qualities with a goal in the US's opening game at the World Cup
USA's attacking philosophy can be entertaining to watch but it has a habit of getting them in trouble occasionally, as March's 5-2 friendly defeat to Belgium attests to. Paraguay are not as good a side as the Red Devils but they have enough of a threat to contribute to a high-scoring clash at the SoFi Stadium
McKennie usually plays centrally for club side Juventus but has utlised on the right flank by US boss Mauricio Pochettino. He perhaps doesn't have the pace of a natural winger and he may be exposed by Paraguay's pacy left-back Julio Enciso. A total fouls line of 1.5 looks on the skinny side.
The 24-year-old Paraguay playmaker has become a staple of Sao Paulo's midfield and is known for his ability to split open a defence. Bobadilla laid on 11 goals for his SPFC team-mates this season, while also weighing in with a couple of goals of his own.
Agyemang has come of age for Derby this season and the former MLS star is understandably courting attention from clubs in Europe's top five leagues. The US striker scored 21 league goals for the Rams and averaged 1.43 shots on target per game in the Championship.
Paraguay's defensive cog loves to get stuck in, as advertised by the seven yellow cards he picked up for Sunderland in the Premier League this season. Alderete will have to be live to the three-pronged USA attack and it would not be a surprise if he oversteps the mark.
