The final game of the Summer Olympics Women’s Soccer Tournament will be played Friday morning as Canada and Sweden fight for the gold medal. Kickoff at Olympic Stadium will be at 8 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Canada vs. Sweden odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.
This match was originally scheduled for Thursday night (ET) but was pushed back due to high temperatures in Tokyo that would have made conditions too difficult for training and at game time.
Both teams arrived in the gold medal match with a 1-0 victory in the semifinals. Sweden topped Australia; Canada took down the top-ranked and reigning World Cup champion USA. Canada finished second in Group E at 1-0-2 while Sweden won Group G, featuring the USA, at 3-0.
Canada vs. Sweden: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 3:24 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Canada +370 (bet $100 to win $370) | Sweden -115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Draw +210
- Over/Under: 1.5 (O: -170 | U: +125)
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Prediction
Sweden 1, Canada 0
Money line (ML)
SWEDEN (-115) is the clear play as a modest favorite in the gold medal match. It’s fifth in the FIFA women’s world ranking while Canada was eighth entering the tournament.
The Swedes outscored the competition 9-2 while going 3-0 in the Group Stage and comfortably beat Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinals before a much closer game against Australia in the semis. Sweden scored in the 46th minute of the semifinal and held on for victory with stout defense.
Canada, led by veteran F Christine Sinclair, has had a miracle run but has scored a total of just 5 goals through as many games. It drew 1-1 with Japan and Great Britain, and beat Chile 2-1 in the Group Stage.
Over/Under (O/U)
Side with the UNDER 1.5 (+125) as the more profitable side of the line.
The strong Swedish defense will be able to contain the largely stagnant Canadian attack. Canada is no slouch on the defensive side, either, with just 3 goals allowed in the Olympics.
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