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The Women’s World Cup is lastly right here, and you may watch all of the superb motion unfold on FOX Sports and the FOX Sports App over the following month.
It’s no shock to followers and bettors that the USWNT comes into the tourney as the favourite (+240, wager $10 to win $34 whole). They’ve gained the previous two tournaments and are on a mission to make historical past and win three in a row.
With opening week upon us, I’ve recognized just a few futures bets to make earlier than the enjoyable actually will get began.
So let’s dive into my best bets to make earlier than the grand spectacle begins.
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United States to attain semifinals (-160)
The USWNT has by no means failed to attain the World Cup semifinals, which ought to once more be the case this 12 months.
The U.S. is closely favored to win Group E, giving the staff a possible path of going through Italy within the Round of 16 and Japan or Norway within the quarters. The semifinal could be a take a look at, because the record of seemingly opponents consists of Canada, France or host nation Australia.
But something in need of one other semifinal look could be each a shock and a disappointment for the favorites.
PICK: United States -160 to reach semifinals (bet $10 to win $16.25 total)
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France to attain quarterfinals (-125)
It appears that is at all times the case, however there’s drama surrounding a French National Team. Essentially a participant revolt led to a training change, so enter Hervé Renard. Drama apart, France remains to be probably the most gifted groups on the sphere. And as I discussed above, France may face the U.S. within the semis.
The gamers received the specified teaching change, however now they want to exit and carry out. I like France to win Group F over Brazil, putting them in a Round of 16 match with the runner-up to Germany in Group H — Colombia, Korea or Morocco. And that might greater than seemingly put them within the quarters.
PICK: France -125 to reach quarterfinals (bet $10 to win $18 total)
Top goalscorer: Fridolina Rolfö, Sweden (+5000)
According to the oddsmakers, Alex Morgan and Sophia Smith often is the top two choices to lead the tournament in goals, however I’ve my eye on somebody manner down the record to have a giant month — Sweden’s Fridolina Rolfö.
Rolfö scored the aim which gave Barcelona the Women’s Champions League title final month, was tied for the staff lead in objectives throughout qualifying and isn’t afraid to strive from distance. She will clearly have to compete with teammate Stina Blackstenius for objectives, but when Sweden is to make a deep run, Rolfö can be a giant purpose why.
PICK: Fridolina Rolfö +5000 top goalscorer (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Italy stage of elimination: Round of 16 (-135)
I’ll maintain this wager easy. Italy ought to end runner-up to Sweden in Group G, which might line it up for a Round of 16 matchup with the United States — sufficient stated.
PICK: Italy -135 to lose in Round of 16 (bet $10 to win $17.41 total)
Sweden to win World Cup (+1400)
After being trounced 4-0 by England in final 12 months’s Euros, there could also be a buy-low alternative on a facet that may win its group and has world-class gamers in Stina Blackstenius, Kosovare Asllani and Fridolina Rolfö.
One detrimental is that Sweden appears to be like to be on the loaded facet of the draw, the place the 4 quarterfinalists might be Sweden, England, Germany and Spain. All of these squads are gifted sufficient to win this occasion.
Historically, Sweden has an excellent monitor report, reaching the World Cup semifinals 4 instances. Maybe that is lastly their 12 months.
PICK: Sweden +1400 to win World Cup (bet $10 to win $150 total)
New Zealand to advance from Group A (-120)
New Zealand has by no means gained a WWC match, however this group provides hope for development. An opening match with Norway is by far the hardest match within the group, and if the Football Ferns can escape with a draw or perhaps a 1-0 loss, they might be in superb form. And that is assuming they deal with the Philippines as anticipated and get a degree towards Switzerland.
At this value, that is positively a wager price making.
PICK: New Zealand -120 to advance from Group A (bet $10 to win $18.33 total)
Chris “The Bear” Fallica has coated sports activities for practically three a long time. While faculty soccer has been his focus, he additionally enjoys the NFL, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, MLB, NHL and Horse Racing, with an “occasional” wager on such occasions. Chris not too long ago gained the inaugural Circa Football Invitational and completed within the Top 10 of the Golden Nugget Football Contest. He’s a multiple-time qualifier for the NHC Handicapping Championship. Remember, “The less you bet, the more you lose when you win!” Follow him on Twitter @chrisfallica.
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