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2023 Women’s World Cup: Ireland vs. Nigeria odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Ireland vs. Nigeria odds and lines, with Women’s World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In a Group B matchup, Ireland (0-2-0 / W-L-D) and Nigeria (1-0-1) meet Monday in the 2023 Women’s World Cup at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 a.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Ireland vs. Nigeria odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

With no points in the 1st 2 matches, the Republic of Ireland cannot advance out of the group stages, but it can affect Nigeria and its bid for the Round of 16. It’s been an ugly tourney so far for Ireland, falling 1-0 to host Australia, while Canada doubled it up 2-1 on Wednesday.

Katie McCabe scored at 4′ to give the Girls in Green the first lead of the tournament, and she was, in fact, the first Irishwoman to ever score in the World Cup.

Nigeria can win Group B with a victory in this 1st-ever meeting between the 2 nations. A 3-2 victory over Australia has the Super Falcons in tremendous shape to advance to the Round of 16 with a win or a draw.

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Ireland vs. Nigeria odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 5:25 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Ireland +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Nigeria +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Draw +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -120)

Ireland vs. Nigeria picks and predictions

Prediction

Nigeria 2, Ireland 1

Moneyline (ML)

NIGERIA (+120) entered this tournament simply looking to advance to the knockout stages, but it now controls its own destiny and can win Group B.

Win or lose, Ireland (+210) is going home after this match, and it remains to be seen how interested it will be in simply playing spoiler against a nation it has no history against.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 GOALS (-115) might be the best play on the board.

Ireland has nothing to lose, and could be going all out trying to end its World Cup on a positive note. We’ll see how it comes out early on.

Nigeria is playing to win the group, and will be running wild trying to put itself into the best position. Neither side is particularly gifted in the defensive end. We saw a total of 5 goals in Nigeria’s win over Australia last time out, while Ireland cashed the Over 2.5 goals last time out in a 2-1 setback to Canada.

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2023 Women’s World Cup: Canada vs. Ireland odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Canada vs. Ireland odds and lines, with Women’s World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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2023 Women’s World Cup: Australia vs. Ireland odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Australia vs. Ireland odds and lines, with Women’s World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Australia faces Ireland Thursday on opening day of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in a Group B match. Kickoff from Sydney’s Accor Stadium — also known as Stadium Australia — is set for 6 a.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Australia vs. Ireland odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Australia received an automatic bid for hosting the World Cup — as did co-host New Zealand, which is in Group A. Nigeria and Canada join Australia and Ireland in Group B.

The Aussies are 5-1-0 (W-L-D) this year, going 2-1-0 in friendlies and 3-0 in winning the Cup of Nations tournament in late February. Their lone loss was a 1-0 setback to Scotland April 7, but they rebounded with back-to-back wins — 2-0 vs. England April 11 and 1-0 vs. France July 14. Their defense has been solid, allowing just 3 goals in the 6 matches.

Ireland is 1-3-1 (all friendlies) since January, most recently suffering a 3-0 shutout by France July 6. Ireland was also blanked in back-to-back matches by the USWNT 1-0 and 2-0, April 11 and April 8, respectively. The win came against Zambia, 3-2 June 22; the draw was a 0-0 result vs. China Feb. 22. Ireland finished second in Group A qualifying, posting a 5-1-2 record before defeating Scotland 1-0 in a 2nd-round playoff. Ireland scored 26 goals and allowed 4 in the 8 qualifiers.

Australia ranks 10th and Ireland 22nd in the Women’s FIFA World Rankings.

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Australia vs. Ireland odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Australia -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Ireland +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Draw +450
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -140 | U: +100)

Australia vs. Ireland picks and predictions

Prediction

Australia 2, Ireland 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

Australia (-350) should benefit from playing on its home soil. The Aussies should receive an extra boost of energy from their fans. Plus, they have F Sam Kerr, arguably the best player in the tournament. She ranks No. 1 on ESPN’s best players of the World Cup listing.

Expect Kerr to help put on a show as Australia wins its opener. However, at -350, the price is too steep to back here.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+100).

Ireland has the talent to perform well offensively, but it hasn’t shown it over the past several years. As mentioned, the Girls in Green have been held scoreless in 4 of 5 games this year. Their final 6 games of 2022 involved shutouts with 4 matches ending in a 1-0 final. The 4 forwards Ireland brought have a combined 60 caps but just 10 goals, so it hasn’t been a strong offensive side the last few years.

While Kerr is incredible for Australia, the Ireland defense allowed just 3 combined goals in the 2 friendlies vs. the U.S. in April. Australia has gone Under this total in 3 straight games and has held its opponent scoreless in 4 of its last 6 games. The Aussies have 3 players on its backline with 100+ caps and GK Lydia Williams has 102 as well.

Despite Kerr’s excellence, BET UNDER 2.5 (+100).

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