This is an exciting matchup between two of the top ten nations in the world. The United States Women’s World Cup squad started their season off with a 3-0 win over Vietnam, and they looked the part of a team capable of making a run for the trophy. As the No. 1 team in the world, that is their expectation, but the women’s game among other top nations has been growing in popularity, as well as their skill. As a result, this should be a good test for the Americans. The Netherlands began their World Cup quest with a 1-0 victory over Portgual. The match between the USA and Netherlands will be broadcast on FOX at 9 PM on Wednesday, July 26th.
Sunday’s Best FIFA World Cup Picks: United States vs. Netherlands
(Odds courtesy of BetMGM)
Side Pick:
As I said before, this should be a good test for the USWNT, having won ten matches in a row, and four of them coming on clean sheets, one may think that they are due for a letdown. I say the contrary, as in the Olympics these teams squared off and it went to penalties, only for the US to win 2-2 (4-2) at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (where they would go on to take Bronze). Look for them to know that they need to control the match more this time around, and play some much better defense to ensure that once they get their lead it never falters.
Bet: United States (-120)
Prop Pick:
While Alex Morgan was -800 to score Friday night, I saw right through the smoke screen and took Sophia Smith to Score (and also to score before 19:59 at +260). I think that she still is by far the most in-form goalscorer on the squad, and I think that the defenses will continue to focus on Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, and leave Smith with an opportunity to put the Americans in a great spot at full time. She scored twice and had an assist in their 3-0 win in the opener and I think she is the missing piece that they need compared to Olympic times.
Bet: Sophia Smith Anytime Goalscorer (+170)
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