FIFA Women's World Cup: Portugal vs United States Betting Picks

On Tuesday, Portugal and United States go head-to-head in Group E action in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The winners will move into the last 16.

United States is the tournament favorite, while Portugal could be a dark horse in Australia and New Zealand. Read on for the best Portugal vs USA betting analysis and Women’s World Cup picks.

Portugal Women vs United States

Location of the game: Eden Park, Auckland  

Date & Time: Tuesday, August 1. 03:00 AM EST.

How to watch: Peacock

United States has an excellent record over Portugal. They last met in June 2021, with USA running out 1-0 winners in Texas. The previous two meetings finished in 3-0 and 4-0 wins for the Stars and Stripes. By the looks of it, we should be in for an exciting affair!

Portugal has had a solid time in New Zealand so far, collecting three points from their opening two Women’s World Cup matchups.

The Portuguese were narrowly beaten by fellow European nation Netherlands in game one. Stefanie van der Gragt scored the only goal of the game in Dunedin.

However, Portugal hit back with three massive points in the second fixture on their 2023 Women’s World Cup schedule. Goals from Telma Encarnacao and Francisca Nazareth were enough for a 2-0 victory over Vietnam in Hamilton.

Portugal could fire their way to the top of the Women’s World Cup standings in Group E if results go their way on the final matchday. Keep reading for the best Portugal vs USA betting analysis.

United States has taken four points from their opening two matches of the Australian and New Zealand World Cup. A point from game three will take them through to the last 16.

USA eased past Vietnam in the opening matchup. Sophia Smith bagged a brace, and Lindsey Horan netted in the 3-0 victory in Auckland.

United States dropped the ball on matchday two. They went up against Netherlands, who they beat in the 2019 World Cup final in France. USA fell behind, but Horan rescued a point.

United States will be looking for maximum points from this one. The Portugal vs USA betting analysis continues below.

Both nations could name the same teams again. Neither have any fresh injury concerns ahead of this crunch Group E fixture.

Looking at the latest Women’s World Cup odds market, United States is the clear favorite to win this. The current world champions are priced at just -350 to come out on top.

To no real surprise, Portugal is the underdog in Auckland. The Portuguese victory is available at the big price of +900, while the draw is priced at +450.

Before the draw with the Dutch, United States had won 13 World Cup matches in a row. They have not lost a World Cup game since losing the 2011 final to Japan on penalties in Germany.

The Stars and Stripes have dominated this fixture over the years, and Vlatko Andonovski’s side should ease past the Portuguese on Tuesday.

• Check out the tempting Women’s World Cup odds of +175 for USA to win both halves. Also, back United States to win to nil at -125.

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