China (0 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss) plays Haiti (0-0-1) in each nation’s 2nd Women’s World Cup matchday on Friday. Kickoff in the Group D battle at Hindmarsh Stadium is set for 7 a.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the China vs. Haiti odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
China lost to Denmark 1-0 on Saturday, but it did have as many shots on target (2). China ended with 9 shots and 44% of the game’s possession. The No. 14 team in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings will need a win to keep knockout stage aspirations alive. China beat Russia 2-1 and 1-0 in July for its only 2023 wins. It was 2-3-3 in friendlies prior to the World Cup.
Haiti ranks 53rd in the world and is the only nation Group D outside the top 15. Haiti lost 1-0 Saturday to No. 4 England. It had 2 shots on goal and 7 shots while allowing 11 shots on goal and 21 overall. Haiti won 4 of 6 matches prior to the event, but lost to its only World Cup-making opponents, Nigeria 2-1 and South Korea 2-1.
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China vs. Haiti odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:44 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: China -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Haiti +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Draw +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +115 | U: -160)
China vs. Haiti picks and predictions
Prediction
China 2, Haiti 1
Moneyline (ML)
BET CHINA (-160).
Haiti has struggled this year against World Cup-caliber opponents. Both South Korea (2-0 loss to Columbia) and Nigeria (0-0 draw with Canada) were outplayed in their 1st match as well, further dampening Haiti’s 2-1 defeat by both teams. Haiti gave up 21 shots to England in a rough 1st match.
China lost as well, but it wasn’t dominated and played a respectable match against a top-13 side. China drew Columbia 2-2 in an unofficial friendly and has draws this calendar year against Ireland and Switzerland, both top-25 sides. It can compete with some top teams and should be able to take down a team of Haiti’s caliber.
Despite the juice, take CHINA (-160).
Over/Under (O/U)
LEAN OVER 2.5 (+115).
While Unders have been hot in the World Cup, Haiti had gone Over this total in every match this year prior to the event. It scored in every game as well, scoring multiple goals in 4 of 6 matches prior to the tournament. It had a good attack and porous defense, allowing 21 shots to England but still managing 7.
China has gone Over in 3 of its last 4 matches and in 4 of its last 6. It has scored multiple goals in 2 of its last 4 and should have more success against a weaker Haitian defense.
With teams starting to settle in and more goals being scored in Cup games in general, take the OVER 2.5 (+115).
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