Australia battles France Saturday in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Kickoff from Brisbane Stadium is set for 3 a.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Australia vs. France odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Co-host Australia took down Denmark 2-0 in its Round of 16 match. It ended with the same amount of shots on frame and just 44% possession but still managed to finish its opportunities. Australia won 2 of 3 Group Stage games, topping the Republic of Ireland (1-0) and Canada (4-0) and losing to Nigeria (3-2). Superstar F Sam Kerr was hurt to start the tournament but returned vs. Denmark and should be set to play again Saturday. Australia sits 10th in the FIFA Women’s Rankings.
France is ranked 5th in the world and thrashed Morocco 4-0 Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals. France was among the more dominant teams in the group stage, taking down Brazil (2-1) and Panama (6-3) and drawing Jamaica (0-0). It is led by star F Kadidiatou Diani, who scored in the 15th minute against Morocco. It ended with 15 shots and held Morocco to just 1.
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Australia vs. France odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Australia +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | France +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Draw +230
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +120 | U: -165)
Australia vs. France picks and predictions
Prediction
Australia 1, France 1
Moneyline (ML)
SPRINKLE DRAW (+230).
Australia is one of the best teams in the event with Kerr on the pitch. While it struggled to score against the Republic of Ireland, it did find a groove, averaging 3 goals per game over its last 2 group stage matches and netting 2 on Denmark in the Round of 16. Kerr’s pace should aid the side virtually playing a home match.
France has been just as dominant, but it has had a weaker schedule, blowing out Morocco and Panama. It drew Jamaica and barely edged Brazil.
While France seems like the better side, in front of many of its own fans and with Kerr back, Australia should put up a fight and there is plenty of value on the 90-minute DRAW (+230).
Over/Under (O/U)
PASS.
The total here isn’t my favorite play, but I do like BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (+100). Australia has scored in every game this World Cup with France only being held scoreless against Jamaica, a side that didn’t concede once in the group stage. Australia scored 2 or more goals on Nigeria, Canada and Denmark, all quality sides. Kerr’s form should only aid its attack.
France has tallied 12 goals in its last 3 games. Despite playing weaker sides, it still managed to get the ball in the back of the net. France also allowed 4 in the Group Stage. Australia will pose a larger challenge, but both offenses have proven to be lethal and should get on the board.
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