What do the odds tell us about USMNT group expectations at World Cup?

The United States men's national team is playing against England. Some fans are optimistic, while others are sceptical.

The United States men's national team is in World Cup Group B. They are a long shot to win the tournament, but their odds are better than those of Wales, Iran and England. PointsBet has the Yanks as -105 to qualify from Group A and +450 to won the group.

USMNT is playing a friendly against Wales at 2 pm ET on Monday. USMnt is +150, Wales +210, and the game is a draw.

USMNT play England at 2 pm ET on Friday. USM NT are +475, England -175, and the match is a draw.

The USMNT has +475 payoff to beat England. The US is within -25 of Japan's +500 odds to win, Cameroon's -450 odds, Ecuador's + 475, Costa Rica's 4,475, Morocco's 5,500, and Senegal's 6,000.

Japan has +500 odds to beat Germany, Cameroon +450 to win over Switzerland, Ecuador +475 to take down the Netherlands, Costa Rica +525 to defeat Japan and Morocco +5,500 to overcome Belgium.

Arsenal host West Ham in a London derby on Boxing Day. Mikel Arteta's team is five points clear at the top of the Premier League table. David Moyes' team has struggled in the league this season. USMNT are significant favorites to win against Iran. The odds are closest to France’s favor against Denmark and Croatia”s spot above Morocco.

Arsenal vs West Ham is kick off at 3 pm ET on Monday (December 26). The match is broadcast on Peacock TV and streamed via Peach Premium.

Gabriel Jesus is out for the next few months with a knee injury. Eddie Nketiah will replace him. Arsenal are looking to the January window for a replacement. West Ham are struggling to find their best combinations in midfield and attack. David Moyes' side are one point above the relegation zone. They need to regain their form and focus on winning the league.

Saka impressed for England at the World Cup. Arsenal's starting back four is well-rested. Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka are key for Arsenal. West Ham need Declan Rice to bring his World cup form to the Premier League. Jarrod Bowen has looked sharp in their midseason games. Aguerd had a fine World tournament for Morocco.

William Saliba could come straight back in after being at the World Cup with France. Gabriel Jesus is the only big injury concern. Emile Smith Rowe is working his way back to full fitness. Oleksandr Zinchenko missed the friendly defeat to Juventus.

Gianluca Scamacca picked up an injury in the friendly draw at Fulham. Kurt Zouma did not feature after his recent knee injury. Roberto Firmino is enjoying a renaissance season at Liverpool. Liverpool won just three of 13 games before new manager Emery took over. Emerys has won four Europa League trophies in 10 years.

Diego Carlos is injured. Aston Villa are in a tough group at the World Cup.

Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Arthur Melo are injured for Liverpool. Manchester City is rested after a lot of time away. Jesse Marsch's Leeds beat Liverpool and Bournemouth before the thrilling but unsuccessful loss to Tottenham. USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams is yet to return to Leeds' starting XI. Brenden Aaronson came back in a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad and impressed.

Patrick Bamford is doubtful for Leeds. Illan Meslier is ill and Junior Firpo injured. Tyler Adams is suspended. Stuart Dallas is injured and Luis SInisterra is out. Archie Gray is also injured for the team.

Manchester City have no known injury issues. Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial are expected to play well. Forest beat Valencia in a friendly on Dec. 16. Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis scored for Forest.

Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot are doubtful for Manchester United. Mason Greenwood is suspended. Axel Tuanzebe is also unavailable.

Harry Toffolo, Neco Williams, Omar Richards, Cheikhou Kouyate and Moussa NIakhate are injured for Nottingham Forest. Giulian Biancone is injured.