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Friendlies | Tue 29 Sep, 11:00

USA U19 v Wales U19 Stats

Data last updated: Mon 28 Sep 2026, 08:20 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This friendly fixture between USA U19 and Wales U19 presents an intriguing tactical battle. USA U19 have shown strong recent attacking form with an average of 4.5 goals scored per game and a perfect 100% Over 2.5 Goals rate, indicating open, high-tempo matches. Wales U19, while less prolific offensively, have demonstrated resilience with a 67% Over 2.5 rate and a more conservative defensive record. The match offers Wales a chance to capitalize on their defensive solidity and exploit counter-attacking opportunities against a USA side that may be vulnerable at the back due to their attacking emphasis.

BT4Y best bet

Wales U19 to Win

  • Wales U19 have a model-implied win chance of 23%, significantly higher than the market suggest, indicating value at 7.0 .
  • USA U19 average 4.5 goals scored recently, but concede only 1 goal per game, showing attacking strength but some defensive exposure.
  • Wales U19 have a 67% Over 2.5 Goals rate, suggesting matches involving them tend to be moderately high scoring.
  • The head-to-head sample is limited to 2 matches with an average of 3 goals, indicating a balanced but open fixture.
  • Recent form shows USA U19 with 6 points and Wales U19 with 3, reflecting competitive readiness but room for an away upset.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Wales U19 to win due to the value in the compared to the implied chance, highlighting an 8.7% edge. Despite USA U19's strong recent attacking output, Wales' defensive resilience and ability to capitalize on transitional play create a plausible path to victory. The limited but suggestive head-to-head and recent form data support Wales as a live underdog with tactical discipline. No data quality concerns reduce , making this a standard stake recommendation with positive expected value.

Model Chance vs Market15.3% model chance vs 14.3% implied (+1 pts)
Strong positive
Recent Offensive Form USA U194.5 goals per game
Neutral
Defensive Solidity Wales U192.33 goals conceded per game
Positive
Head-to-Head Sample Size2 matches, avg 3 goals
Neutral
Recent Form PointsUSA U19 6 points, Wales U19 3 points
Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Wales U19's disciplined defensive approach and ability to absorb pressure make them a credible underdog against the offensively potent USA U19. The data suggests Wales can exploit transitional moments to secure a win, supported by the value in the and their resilience in recent matches.

Main risk

Rotation, motivation and a slow tempo are the main cautions before treating the result price as settled.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · tactical and value insight

“Wales U19's tactical discipline and counter-attacking threat position them well to upset a high-scoring USA U19 side, especially given the value in the current .”

Key Data Signals

Wales U19 to Win evidence

Wales U19 have a model-implied win chance of 23%, significantly higher than the market suggest, indicating value at 7.0 .

USA U19 average 4.5 goals scored recently, but concede only 1 goal per game, showing attacking strength but some defensive exposure.

Wales U19 have a 67% Over 2.5 Goals rate, suggesting matches involving them tend to be moderately high scoring.

The head-to-head sample is limited to 2 matches with an average of 3 goals, indicating a balanced but open fixture.

What To Watch In The Data

Wales U19 to Win notes

  • The Over 2.5 Goals trend over recent matches and head-to-head encounters indicates a generally open game with attacking intent from both sides.
  • The average of 3 goals in previous meetings suggests a tempo conducive to goal-scoring chances, though Wales' defensive approach may moderate the final tally.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

USA U194.5
Avg goals scored
Wales U191
USA U191
Avg goals conceded
Wales U192.33
USA U1950%
BTTS rate
Wales U1933%
USA U19100%
Over 2.5 goals
Wales U1967%
Best odds for this sectionOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 78% vs implied 64% · edge +14.3 pts
1.57
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 26%
2.35
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Recent form data shows USA U19 matches consistently exceed 2.5 goals, while Wales U19 games also trend towards higher scoring but less frequently. The 33% BTTS rate for Wales suggests their matches often feature one-sided scoring, aligning with a tactical setup focused on defensive solidity and selective attacking.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickWales U19 to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 15% vs implied 14% · edge +1 pts
7
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 78%
1.57
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The 15.3% for Wales U19 to Win sits against roughly 14.3% implied by the current price (+1 pts). USA U19 have the stronger recent points return, taking 6 points from the sample compared with 3 for Wales U19.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

USA U19

WW
Last 52W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 0D 0L
09 Jun 2026H Japan U195-2
28 Mar 2026A Wales U194-0

Wales U19

LWL
Last 51W 0D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 2L
08 Jun 2026A Norway U191-3
05 Jun 2026A Qatar U202-0
28 Mar 2026H USA U190-4
Market aligned with main pickWales U19 to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 15% vs implied 14% · edge +1 pts
7
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Away / DrawBetUK guide price · model 45%
2.75
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USA U19 have accumulated 6 points recently with a strong goal-scoring record, indicating good offensive momentum. Wales U19's 3 points reflect a more cautious approach but show resilience. This recent form dynamic suggests Wales can leverage defensive stability to challenge the more attack-minded USA side effectively.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%USA U19 Over 2.5
67%Wales U19 Over 2.5
3H2H avg goals
The Over 2.5 Goals trend over recent matches and head-to-head encounters indicates a generally open game with attacking intent from both sides. The average of 3 goals in previous meetings suggests a tempo conducive to goal-scoring chances, though Wales' defensive approach may moderate the final tally.

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