USWNT vs Iceland Women prediction, preview, team news and more | SheBelieves Cup 2022
The USWNT will square off against the Iceland Women's national team in a top-of-the-table clash on the final matchday of the 2022 SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday.
The home side secured a 5-0 victory over New Zealand Women in their matchday two fixture. Incredibly, Meikayla Moore scored three first-half own goals which were added to after the break by Ashley Hatch and Mallory Pugh.
Iceland secured a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic Women. Natasha Anasi and Selma Sol Magnusdottir gave their side a two-goal lead at the break, which was halved by Michaela Khyrova in the 85th minute.
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The win saw the Nordic nation retain their hold on top spot, having gained maximum points from two matches. The USWNT are two points behind them, making Wednesday's clash a direct knockout game for the top spot.
USWNT vs Iceland Women Head-to-Head
The USWNT were victorious in four of their last five meetings with Iceland at this level. One match ended in a draw.
That stalemate came in their most recent meeting in March 2019, a goalless draw on matchday three of the 2019 Algarve Cup.
USWNT form guide: W-D-D-W-W
Iceland Women form guide: W-W-W-W-W
USWNT vs Iceland Women Team News
USWNT
Lindsey Horan and Abby Dahlkemper were initially expected to be part of the squad but pulled out due to injuries.
Injuries: Abby Dahlkemper, Lindsey Horan
Suspension: None
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Iceland Women
Coach 脼orsteinn Halld贸rsson called up 23 players to dispute the 2022 SheBelieves Cup for Iceland.
Injuries: None
Suspension: None
USWNT vs Iceland Women Predicted XI
USWNT Predicted XI (4-3-3): Alyssa Naeher (GK); Becky Sauerbrunn, Kelley O'Hara, Tierna Davidson, Emily Sonnett; Morgan Gautrat, Kristie Mewis, Andi Sullivan; Mallory Pugh, Lynn Williams, Sophia Smith
Iceland Women Predicted XI (4-3-3): Sandra Sigur冒ard贸ttir (GK); Hallbera Gu冒n媒 G铆slad贸ttir, Gl贸d铆s Perla Vigg贸sd贸ttir, Sif Atlad贸ttir, El铆sa Vi冒arsd贸ttir; Dagn媒 Brynjarsd贸ttir, Gunnhildur Yrsa J贸nsd贸ttir, Agla Mar铆a Albertsd贸ttir; Berglind Bj枚rg 脼orvaldsd贸ttir, Svava R贸s Gu冒mundsd贸ttir, Sveind铆s Jane J贸nsd贸ttir
USWNT vs Iceland Women Prediction
Iceland have impressed in this tournament and will be looking to sign out with a shock result to end the competition as champions.
The USWNT bounced back from their shock start to the competition with a comfortable victory over New Zealand, although they were still significantly below their best.
We are backing the world champions to secure a comfortable win with goals to be scored at both ends.
Prediction: USWNT 3-1 Iceland Women