FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden vs. Italy Odds
Sweden and Italy Off to Winning Starts
European Foes Face Off
So far, so good for the European teams in FIFA Women’s World Cup Group G. Sweden got a late goal to defeat South Africa 2-1. Meanwhile, Italy took down Argentina by a 1-0 scoreline, as both Sweden and Italy have one foot in the knockout stage. When Sweden and Italy meet on Saturday, the winner will have one foot in the knockout stage. We’ll look at the Sweden vs. Italy odds in a matchup between European foes.
FIFA Women’s World Cup
Sweden vs. Italy
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Head-to-Head
In this fixture, this is the first opportunity for betting on soccer in the Women’s World Cup. All time, Sweden hold a 15-5-4 record vs. Italy. However, the last time they met in a major tournament, at Women’s Euro 2017, Italy won 3-2.
Sweden Win at the Death
- FIFA Women’s World Ranking: 3
- Last Match: 2-1 W vs. South Africa
- Next Match: August 2nd vs. Argentina
For a moment, it looked as if we might see the first big upset of the Women’s World Cup. South Africa struck first vs. third-ranked Sweden on Saturday in the second half. Their lead lasted just 17 minutes as Barcelona’s Fridolina Rolfo grabbed an equalizer.
Sweden had some excellent chances and near misses but were persistently looking for a winner. It came in the 90th minute as Amanda Ilestedt rose up for a header off a Kosovare Asllani corner.
So, Sweden managed a 2-1 win in their opener to stay unbeaten vs. African teams in five World Cup matches. Now, they’ve got a pair of tricky matches vs. Italy and Argentina in pursuit of their fourth straight knockout stage. Things weren’t always easy vs. South Africa as well.
South Africa got off ten shots, four of which were on target. Sweden’s defense looked a bit vulnerable as they were outpaced on the first goal.
Regardless, the Sweden vs. Italy odds price the Blue and Yellow as favorites following their opening match scare. Sweden’s experience certainly shone through during their comeback and 13 players on the roster have over 50 caps. Sweden’s record at major tournaments lately has also been exemplary. They’ve been runners-up at the last two Olympics and came in third place at the 2019 Women’s World Cup.
Girelli Turns Back Clock for Italy
- FIFA Women’s World Ranking: 16
- Last Match: 1-0 W vs. Argentina
- Next Match: August 2nd vs. South Africa
Italy took on Argentina on Monday in one of the most evenly-matched games of the Women’s World Cup so far. Argentina certainly didn’t make things easy for Italy, and the match was scoreless late in the second half. Italy’s oldest player, Cristiana Girelli, replaced the youngest player on the team, Giulia Dragoni, with just a few minutes to play.
Girelli made an instant impact as she finished off a looping header to give Italy a 1-0 win. Francesca Durante was also a standout for the Azzurre as she had to make some crucial stops on set pieces. Italy’s opening match World Cup scores have typically been favorable as they’ve now won three of their four openers. In 2019, Italy reached the quarterfinals, which matched their best-ever result.
This time around, Italy are in a good position to make the knockout stage once again. With Monday’s win, they’re now unbeaten in their last five matches, in all competitions, All five of those games have been vs. teams that are in the Women’s World Cup. While Sweden figures to be the best of the bunch, don’t expect the Azzurre to back down here.
Match Analysis & Odds
In this important Group G match, Sweden come in as -140 ATS and moneyline favorites. They were unbeaten in regular time in all three of their matches vs. European teams at the 2019 Women’s World Cup. The Swedes won the bronze medal at the 2019 World Cup and are ranked third in the world. Meanwhile, the Sweden vs. Italy odds price the Azzurre as +400 moneyline underdogs.
Italy lost exactly one group stage match in their previous three appearances at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Italy +0.5 comes in at +110 odds as they try to remain unbeaten in Group G. Sweden have drawn just one of their last nine World Cup matches, but one displays +250 odds. Bettors can also take under 2.5 goals at -145 odds in what’s expected to be a close match.
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