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In the 2023 Women’s World Cup Final, Spain battles England Sunday. Kickoff from Stadium Australia is set for 6 a.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Spain vs. England odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Spain finished 2nd in Group C, beating Zambia 5-0 and Costa Rica 3-0. It capped off group stage competition with a 4-0 loss to Japan after both teams had already clinched a knockout stage spot. Spain then thrilled Switzerland, which had not given up a goal in the group stage, 5-1 in the Round of 16. It then beat Netherlands 2-1 in the quarterfinals and Sweden 2-1 in the semifinal. Spain sits 6th in the FIFA Women’s Rankings.
England was among the 3 teams in the group stage to not lose a game. It beat Haiti 1-0 then Denmark 1-0 and topped it off with a 6-1 win over China. England took down Nigeria in the Round of 16 in penalty kicks after a 0-0 draw through 120 minutes. It won 4-2 in penalties. England then beat Colombia 2-1 and topped it off by eliminating one of the host nations, Australia, 3-1. England sits 4th in the world rankings.
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Spain vs. England odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Spain +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | England +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Draw +210
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +145 | U: -200)
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Spain vs. England picks and predictions
Prediction
Spain 2, England 1
Moneyline (ML)
BET SPAIN (+160).
Spain has looked like the best team in this tournament, and it has proven that multiple times.
The Round of 16 5-1 win over Switzerland was among the most impressive of the tournament. On top of that, it beat both teams that drew the top-ranked USA – Netherlands and Sweden. Spain has a more impressive knockout stage resume and should be able to breakdown an English defense that has allowed a goal in 3 of its last 4 games.
Spain has scored 2 or more in each knockout stage match. England has had a far easier route, battling 2 teams ranked outside the top 20 and then edging Australia 3-1, although it went into the last 20 minutes tied at 1 each.
BET SPAIN (+160).
Over/Under (O/U)
PASS. BET BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (+105).
England has scored in its last 2 games and in 5 of 6 in the Women’s World Cup. It has also allowed a goal in 3 of its last 4 games and will be playing the most technically-sound attack yet, so it will be challenged defensively.
Similarly, Spain and its opponent have scored in every knockout stage games, winning 5-1, 2-1 and 2-1. It has a lethal offense, averaging 3 goals per game in the knockout stage and has allowed a goal in 4 straight games.
Pass on the total but bet BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (+105).
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