2023 Women's World Cup USWNT vs. Vietnam start time, odds, lines: Expert picks, FIFA predictions, best bets
After a disappointing showing at the 2020 Olympics, the United States Women's National Team look to start fast when they take on Vietnam in their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Group E opening match on Friday. The United States, the bronze medalists in Tokyo, will look to win their third consecutive FIFA World Cup championship, having won in Canada in 2015 and in France in 2019. The Americans were runners-up in 2011 in Germany. Vietnam, meanwhile, are making their first-ever World Cup appearance.
The match from Eden Park Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, kicks off at 9 p.m. ET. The United States are the -40000 favorites (risk $40,000 to win $100) in Caesars Sportsbook's latest United States vs. Vietnam odds, with Vietnam at +5000. A draw is priced at +2800, and the over/under for total goals scored is 6.5. Before locking in any United States vs. Vietnam picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and the Europa League (+1.60). Anyone who follows him is way up.
Now, Green has taken a close look at the USWNT vs. Vietnam match and locked in his Women's World Cup predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for United States vs. Vietnam:
- United States vs. Vietnam money line: United States -40000, Vietnam +5000, Draw +2800
- United States vs. Vietnam over/under: 6.5 goals
- United States vs. Vietnam spread: USWNT -5.5 (-160)
- USA: Are a four-time World Cup champion, including 2019 at France
- VIET: Have been outscored 13-1 in their last three matches
- United States vs. Vietnam picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why you should back the United States
The Americans boast a potent offense with a number of options. One of those is midfielder Lindsey Horan, who has scored 27 goals in 129 international matches for the U.S. The 29-year-old had played for the Portland Thorns, before being loaned to Lyon in the French Division 1 Feminine. For Portland, she scored 25 times in 87 league matches. She has 11 goals in 39 matches for Lyon.
Another option on offense is midfielder Rose Lavelle. The 28-year-old has made 88 appearances for Team USA, scoring 24 times. Lavelle has played the last two seasons in the National Women's Soccer League for the OL Reign, where she has six goals in 28 league matches. She played for Manchester City in the Barclays Women's Super League in England from 2019-21, scoring five goals in 26 appearances. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Vietnam
The Vietnamese will have their hands full with the Americans, but do have a number of scoring threats. Among those is forward Huynh Nhu, the team captain. The 31-year-old has compiled 67 goals in 103 international matches. Since beginning her senior career in 2007 for Ho Chi Minh City, she has 112 goals in 166 domestic league appearances.
Another scoring option for Vietnam is midfielder Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung. The 29-year-old has registered 51 goals in 119 appearances for the national team. She has seven goals in 26 appearances since the start of 2022. Since 2010, she has been a member of the Phong Phu Ha Nam domestic league team, where she has scored 74 goals in 163 matches. See which team to pick here.
How to make United States vs. Vietnam picks
Green has broken down the Women's World Cup match from every angle. He is leaning Over on the total goals, and has identified two picks for the USWNT vs. Vietnam. He's only sharing his picks and women's World Cup analysis at SportsLine.
