2023 Women’s World Cup: Colombia- South Korea odds, picks, predictions

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In the Group H opener for both nations, Colombia and South Korea meet Monday at Sydney Football Stadium in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Colombia vs. South Korea odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Colombia, runners-up at the Copa America tournament in 2022, kicks off its 3rd-ever World Cup appearance. The team is led by captain Daniela Montoya, while 18-year-old phenom Linda Caicedo will also figure in prominently.

South Korea will be making its 4th-ever World Cup appearance. It reached the final in the Women’s Asian Cup in 2022, but it is looking to make history in this tournament. It has won just 1 previous match in its previous 10 FIFA Women’s World Cup matches. South Korea has also never had a clean sheet in the World Cup, while failing to score a goal in each of the previous 3 opening matches.

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Colombia vs. South Korea odds

BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:20 a.m. ET.

Colombia vs. South Korea picks and predictions

Prediction

Colombia 1, South Korea 1

This is a very important opening match for both sides, as neither can afford to squander any points in a group which also includes favorite Germany and  Morocco. Look for both Colombia (+188) and South Korea (+155) to play it rather close to the vest, with a DRAW (+195) the most likely outcome.

Over 1.5 goals (-190) is not a recommended play, nor is the alternate line of Under 2.5 goals (-225). Both are just too expensive. I am expecting a total of just 2 goals, and neither play is particularly attractive.

Under the Both Teams To Score and Total Goals section, you’ll find the best value. Play YES AND UNDER 4.5 GOALS (+145), as both sides should find the back of the net, but 5 or more combined goals is very unlikely.

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