The United States men’s national team hopes to forget their humiliating 5-2 defeat to Belgium when they host Portugal in a friendly on Tuesday night in Atlanta.
Mauricio Pochettino’s squad is dealing with major injuries in defense, and my USA vs. Portugal predictions and free betting picks for Tuesday, March 31 explains why it’s going to be another rough outing for the Americans.
USA vs Portugal picks and predictions
My USA vs Portugal best bet: Portugal moneyline (-139 at Sports Interaction)
Just like I did with Belgium, I’m taking the UEFA opponent to defeat the Americans. The 5-2 defeat on Saturday marked the seventh consecutive defeat by the USMNT to European opponents.
That trend is a reflection of the gap in class between the top European nations and this American side. The Yanks are thin in defense and were torn apart by Belgium’s pace.
Portugal went 4-1-1 in World Cup qualification, and have a midfield that will control tempo and possession.
With Bruno Fernandes pulling the strings, Goncalo Ramos and Francisco Conceicao will put the Americans to the sword.
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USA vs Portugal same-game parlay (SGP)
Portugal moneyline
Portugal moneyline — 1H
Portugal Over 1.5 goals
I expect Pochettino to rotate a bit here to protect some of his bigger names and get fringe players a final opportunity to make their claim for the World Cup squad. I also anticipate Portugal wanting to make amends for the draw with Mexico.
The Portuguese midfield is better than Belgium’s, and I don’t see them taking as long to get a foothold in this one. It’s very likely they’ll be ahead at halftime.
Getting a second shouldn’t be difficult either. Pedro Neto and Goncalo Guedes off the bench will present problems for this American defense, which absolutely fell apart in the second half against the Belgian attack.
USA vs Portugal odds
 USA |
 Portugal |
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|---|---|---|
| +320 | Moneyline | -139 |
| +300 | Draw | +300 |
| Over 2.5 (-161) | Total | Under 2.5 (+120) |
Odds courtesy of Sports Interaction.
How to watch USA vs Portugal
| Location | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
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| Date | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TNT |
| Weather | The match is played in a dome. |
USA vs Portugal key injuries
USA: CM Tyler Adams (Out), CB Chris Richards (Out), RB Sergino Dest (Out), ST Haji Wright (Out).
Portugal: ST Cristiano Ronaldo (Out), FW Rafael Leao (Doubtful), CM Rodrigo Mora (Doubtful).
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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