**USA should have enough firepower to breeze past a Peru side battered by injuries** — the visitors are missing three key players and haven't won against the Americans in their last two meetings. 🔥

USA are streaky (3 wins, 2 losses in their last five) but generally get results at home; Peru have lost twice recently and are coming off a shaky 2-2 draw with Honduras. This is a golden chance for the hosts to build momentum.

Key storylines:

- **C. Pulišić** and **W. McKennie** need to dominate the midfield and create early chances against a Peru side stretched thin by absences
- USA's backline anchored by **T. Ream** and **C. Richards** should handle Peru's attack, but staying sharp is key after that 1-4 loss to Belgium
- Peru's **A. Valera** will be crucial upfront with limited options — he's been Peru's main threat lately

Expected lineups:

- **USA**: M. Freese, A. Robinson, T. Ream, C. Richards, A. Freeman, M. Tillman, T. Adams, S. Berhalter, W. McKennie, F. Balogun, C. Pulišić
- **Peru**: D. Enríquez, M. López, R. Garces, M. Araujo, O. Sonne, E. Noriega, J. Murrugarra, J. Grimaldo, J. P. Goicochea, K. Quevedo, A. Valera

Prediction:

**USA 2–0 Peru**

Home edge plus Peru's injury crisis should be enough for a comfortable win.