Canada (0 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses) battles Ireland (0-0-1) Wednesday in each nation’s 2nd 2023 Women’s World Cup group stage match. Kickoff from Perth Rectangular Stadium in Australia is set for 8 a.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Canada vs. Ireland odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Canada drew Nigeria 0-0 Thursday despite having 68% of the possession, 5 more shots and 2 more shots on target. Canada also 10 less fouls, finishing with 6 to Nigeria’s 16. Canada, No. 7 in the FIFA Women’s Rankings, is led by 40-year-old F Christine Sinclair, who had 323 caps and 190 goals as of April 11 of this year.
Ireland, No. 22 in the FIFA rankings, suffered a heart-breaking 1-0 loss to host Australia to kick off its group stage action. Ireland had 4 fewer shots and 1 fewer shot on target. It had just 37% of the possession. The only goal scored was a penalty, so Ireland’s defense held up well.
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Canada vs. Ireland odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 1:45 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Canada -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Ireland +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Draw +240
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +138 | U: -190)
Canada vs. Ireland picks and predictions
Prediction
Canada 1, Ireland 0
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
I don’t love suggesting anything more than -150, so Canada (-160), despite being the better side, to win outright isn’t worth the risk. Ireland received a break with Australia F Sam Kerr missing the opener. Canada will have its full squad and should push Ireland’s defense to its limit.
Given neither team scored in its first game, the better high-juice wager is both teams to score: no (-100), but I also wouldn’t suggest that given the potential return.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET ALTERNATE UNDER 1.5 (+150).
It’s not just that neither team scored in its opener, it’s that neither team really had many opportunities.
Canada had 3 shots on target despite controlling 68% of the possession. It will likely repeat that ownership of the ball, but there’s no reason to think it can produce against an Ireland side that limited a top-tier Australia
However, Ireland had just 1 shot on target despite having 7 corners in its opener. In a game which it should again lack possession, Ireland likely won’t be able to generate much more offense.
Seven of the first 12 Women’s World Cup games finished Under 1.5 goals. TAKE UNDER 1.5 (+150).
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