Team USA are well fancied to retain the Women’s World Cup trophy on Sunday afternoon but you won’t find many fans writing the Netherlands off just yet. On paper, there is a clear gulf in class but you can never know in sport…
An entertaining clash awaits in Lyon this weekend and supporters across the Atlantic Ocean will be hoping that the United States, priced at 2/5 with 888sport to win in 90 minutes, can cope with the weight of expectation.
With a 100% record so far this summer, Team USA are on the verge of something special. Jill Ellis’ side have won their last 11 World Cup matches in a row and punters will be expecting the defending champions to prove too strong for the Netherlands.
England pushed the United States earlier this week but Phil Neville’s side fell just short. Even the most ardent Lionesses fan will admit that Team USA dominated the early stages and the game could’ve been over before half-time but for some haphazard finishing.
Despite their woes in front of goal, Team USA still covered the 1.5 goals margin – which was our tipster’s best bet ahead of the World Cup semi-finals. 888sport customers can back the United States at 4/7 to score two or more on Sunday afternoon.
However, the Netherlands had won five on the spin before needing extra-time to get past Sweden. Jackie Groenen’s 99th minute strike was the difference between the two teams on that occasion and Holland would certainly take another one-nil this weekend.
The 2017 European champions have flourished on the big stage this summer and another big performance could be on the cards. The Netherlands will need all of their key players to perform in order to stand any chance of recording an upset.
Vivianne Miedema has bagged three goals at the 2019 Women’s World Cup and plenty of punters will fancy her to score on Sunday. At 7/2, the Arsenal forward is well priced and it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see her wreak havoc upfront.
The Netherlands are a decent team and 3/5 for Holland to force three or more corners is a solid betting pick. Yes, the United States are clear favourites but they are by not invincible by any means. Expect a close contest that goes right down to the wire…
If you fancy the defending champions to run riot, the 27/20 for Team USA to score in both halves is the way to go. With Megan Rapinoe potentially set to return from injury, this one could get ugly for the Netherlands if the United States take an early lead.
Team USA have looked far from assured defensively at times this tournament and Holland will be quietly confident of creating chances in this contest. Both teams to score looks well priced at 11/10 in 888sport’s football betting odds.
But the best bet of all is for the United States to win with both teams scoring. This has been a successful wager in all three knockout fixtures and the 13/5 for Team USA to win and both teams to score represents incredible value given their recent record.
*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*
