Melbourne Rectangular Stadium is the center stage for soccer fans as the USWNT faces Sweden in the Round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The winner of this matchup will go on to face either the Netherlands or South Africa in the quarterfinals in Auckland. Sweden finished first in Group G, winning all three matches, while the United States finished second in Group E with one win and two draws.
The game is scheduled for a 5 a.m. ET kickoff. In the latest USWNT vs. Sweden odds, the United States are favored at +130 (risk $100 to win $130) on the 90-minute money line, with Sweden as the underdogs at +230. A draw at the end of 90 minutes is priced at +195. The over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. To advance to the next round, the United States are listed at -175, while Sweden is listed at +125. Before making any picks or predictions, it’s important to consider the insights of SportsLine soccer expert Jon Eimer.
Eimer has an extensive knowledge of leagues and players worldwide and has been on a hot streak since last year’s World Cup, going 167-149-8 for a profit of $2,787 for $100 bettors. Now, Eimer has analyzed the USWNT vs. Sweden match and has made his Women’s World Cup predictions. For his picks, you can visit SportsLine. Here are the betting lines for the Sweden vs. USWNT game:
- USWNT vs. Sweden money line: USA +130, Draw +195, Sweden +230
- USWNT vs. Sweden spread: USA -0.5 (+135)
- USWNT vs. Sweden to advance: USA -175, Sweden +125
- USWNT vs. Sweden over/under: 2.5 goals
- USWNT vs. Sweden picks: See picks at SportsLine
Reasons to back the USWNT
The United States has struggled on offense so far in the tournament, but they have the talent to turn things around quickly. Sophia Smith, U.S. Soccer’s Player of the Year and the National Women’s Soccer League MVP in 2022, has scored 14 goals in 33 USWNT matches, including two against Vietnam. Co-captain Alex Morgan ranks among the top five all-time goal scorers for the USWNT with 121 goals, and Lindsey Horan scored in the first two games of the tournament, becoming only the ninth USWNT player to score in back-to-back World Cups. The United States has also been impressive defensively, with nine clean sheets in their last 12 games and only three goals allowed in 2023. During the group stage, they allowed only one goal and 0.7 xG, giving up just 11 shots. This included a game against Vietnam where they didn’t allow a single shot and a 0-0 draw against Portugal that allowed them to advance.
Reasons to back Sweden
Sweden has been a strong team in recent tournaments, finishing in the top three in the past two Olympics and the most recent World Cup. They defeated the United States 3-0 in group play at the Tokyo Olympics and are currently ranked No. 3 in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings. Sweden has qualified for all nine Women’s World Cups and has 26 wins in World Cup action, the third-most in history. In this year’s tournament, they won all three group stage matches and only allowed one goal, finishing with a goal differential of +8. Amanda Ilestedt, with three goals in the tournament, provides scoring power for Sweden. They will also be facing a United States team that is not in their best form, having scored only four goals on 63 shots during the group stage and missing Rose Lavelle in this game due to yellow card accumulation.
How to make Sweden vs. USWNT picks
Eimer has thoroughly analyzed the USWNT vs. Sweden matchup and has identified his best bets for the game. For his Women’s World Cup picks, you can visit SportsLine.
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