FIFA Women’s World Cup: USA vs Netherlands Odds
Rematch of 2019 Final
Group Stage Blockbuster
A FIFA Women’s World Cup final rematch rarely happens in the group stage, but that’s precisely what Wednesday will bring. Two-time defending champions USA take on the Netherlands in a blockbuster group stage match. Both teams got wins in their opening matches, and this could very well be the match that decides Group E. Let’s take a look at the USA vs. Netherlands odds for what should be an exciting contest.
FIFA Women’s World Cup
USA vs. Netherlands
Date, time:
Location: Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
Head-to-Head
One of the highlights on the World Cup schedule, the USA and the Netherlands has become a rivalry over the last few years. The USA defeated the Dutch 2-0 in the 2020 Women’s World Cup final. The two sides also drew 2-2 in the Tokyo Olympics quarterfinal match as the USA advanced on penalties. All-time, the USA are 8-1-1 vs. the Netherlands and haven’t lost in this fixture since 1991.
Dream World Cup Debut for USA’s Smith
- FIFA Women’s World Ranking: 1
- Last Match: 3-0 W vs. Vietnam
- Next Match: August 1st vs. Portugal
Sophia Smith has emerged over the last few seasons as one of the USA’s top talents. She scored 11 goals in 17 appearances last year and got off to an excellent start in her World Cup debut. Smith opened up the USA’s account vs. Vietnam on a well played flicked pass from Alex Morgan. The 22-year-old doubled the USA’s lead not long after Alex Morgan had her penalty saved.
Smith got her third goal contribution of the night as she assisted Lindsey Horan in the second half. It was a comfortable opening win for the two-time defending champions, and they were happy to get a shutout. The USA vs. Netherlands odds also price the USWNT as favorites as they can seal knockout stage qualification with a win.
The USA have won their last six World Cup matches vs. European opposition and 13 in a row overall. Their 13-match Women’s World Cup winning streak is the longest of all time in the competition. During that run, the USA have outscored their opponents by an astounding 40-5.
Netherlands Grab All Three Points
- FIFA Women’s World Ranking: 9
- Last Match: 1-0 W vs. Portugal
- Next Match: August 1st vs. Vietnam
The Netherlands, 2019 finalists, got off to a solid start at Australia & New Zealand 2023. They managed to shut out a tricky Portugal side and grab a 1-0 win. The Oranje’s goal came off a set piece as Stefanie van der Gragt headed home. Lineth Beerensteyn caused all sorts of problems for Portugal’s defense as the Dutch were often on the front foot.
Midfielder Danielle van de Donk also had an excellent chance, but it was straight at Portugal keeper Ines Pereira. The Netherlands will look to be more clinical vs. a United States side that does not give away many chances. Regardless, the Netherlands have been one of the most consistent Women’s national teams for betting on soccer in recent years.
They’ve advanced out of the group stage in their last five major tournament appearances and have one of the most talented rosters in the tournament. Versatile captain Sherida Spitse started at center back vs. Portugal but has the second-most goals on the active roster. Her matchup vs. Sophia Smith could pan out to be a crucial one on Wednesday.
Match Analysis & Odds
This is, for many, the match of the group stage and is a must-watch for soccer fans. In this rematch of the 2019 final, the USA vs. Netherlands odds price the Stars and Stripes as 0.5-goal favorites. USA come in at -145 ATS and moneyline odds here and have dominated this fixture over the last few decades. The Netherlands are winless in their last nine matches vs. the USA and have conceded at least two goals in each of those matches.
In this meeting between two top-ten teams, over two goals show -145 odds. Both sides certainly have dangerous attacking players and loads of World Cup experience. The Netherlands show +400 odds to get their first win over the USA since 1996. Recall that the Oranje are missing star striker Vivianne Miedema for the entirety of the tournament. It will be up to Lineth Beerensteyn and Lieke Martens to keep the USA’s defense on its toes.
Netherlands +0.5 also displays +115 odds as a draw is priced at +265 here. Given the USA’s winning streak in the Women’s World Cup, the oddsmakers are giving the Netherlands a fair amount of respect here. In three previous matches vs. CONCACAF opponents in the World Cup, the Oranje are 1-1-1.
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