FIFA Women’s World Cup Predictions & Odds 7/20/23

Australia and Ireland face off on Thursday in a Group B Women’s World Cup soccer showdown at Stadium Australia. 

Australia vs Ireland Odds

Australia is the favorite sitting at -330 while Ireland is the underdog sitting at +850. The over sits at 2.5 goals with the over paying out at -130. 

Australia Betting Preview

Australia has dreams of making it deep in this tournament, but this isn’t an easy group, and this is going to be a test to start their campaign. Tameka Yallop was injured in the last warm up before the World Cup and now it’s unclear if she’s going to be able to appear in this game. Sam Kerr could end up being the top player in the World Cup when it’s all said and down, and she’s going to be an x-factor in this game. On July 14th, Australia faced off against France and they were able to secure the 1-0 victory. Mary Fowler scored in the 66th minute, and that was the difference. They only had 37 percent of the possession and three shots on target. Over the last two games Australia has outscored their opponent 3-0. 

Ireland Betting Preview

On the other side of this matchup is Ireland who have a lot of question marks heading into this game. Denise O'Sullivan suffered a shin injury in the last game and now she’s questionable heading into this one. Heather Payne, Louise Quinn, Niamh Fahey, Megan Connolly, and Katie McCabe are all expected to start on the back line, and they are going to need the backline to be strong here. On Thursday, Ireland faced off against France and they were defeated 3--0. They gave up two goals in stoppage time in the first half, and that really let them down. On June 22nd they faced off against Zambia and they were able ot secure the 3-2 victory. 

Shane’s Free Pick

Ireland lost the last game 3-0 and their defense is going to really struggle again in this game. Ireland’s defense has some big holes in it, even with a back five, and they are going to really again here. Look for Australia to score at least three goals here, and they will get the job done. Back Australia -1.5.