Switzerland (1 win, 1 draw, 0 losses) battles New Zealand (1-0-1) in each nation’s final group stage game. Kickoff from Forsyth Barr Stadium is set for 3 a.m. ET Sunday (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Switzerland vs. New Zealand odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Switzerland beat the Philippines 2-0 July 21. It had 17 shots, 8 of which were on target. It held the Philippines to 0 shots on goal. It controlled the ball for 74% of the match. Then, Tuesday, it drew Norway 0-0, having 7 fewer shots and 4 fewer shots on target. With a draw or win, Switzerland will win Group A and advance to the knockout stage. It sits 20th on the FIFA Women’s Rankings.
Co-host New Zealand opened its World Cup campaign with a colossal 1-0 win over Norway, which ranks 12th. New Zealand sits 26th. New Zealand then abruptly lost to the Philippines 1-0 despite having 12 more shots and 3 more shots on goal. Norway is a huge favorite over the Philippines Sunday. If Norway wins, New Zealand will need a win or a draw along with a better goal differential to advance.
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Switzerland vs. New Zealand odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Switzerland +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | New Zealand +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Draw +210
- Over/Under: 1.5 (O: -200 | U: +140)
Switzerland vs. New Zealand picks and predictions
Prediction
Switzerland 1, New Zealand 1
Moneyline (ML)
SPRINKLE DRAW (+210).
Neither side will want to lose this match, and that should aid a tied outcome. While New Zealand will have the crowd on its side and was impressive in an emotional opener, it was the exact opposite against the Philippines.
New Zealand, a formidable opponent, dominated the Philippines for most of that match despite the loss. Switzerland drew Norway, and New Zealand beat Norway. Switzerland only beat Philippines 2-0 despite owning possession 74% of the match.
Each side has proven it can compete at a high level and should do so here. Expect a close, hard-fought match and, at this value, back a DRAW (+210).
Over/Under (O/U)
PASS. BET BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (+120).
Betting Under 2.5 goals is the smart play, but it is too expensive to back at (-210). Both teams to score poses a great plus-money wager.
The New Zealand defense isn’t quite as strong as Norway, and Switzerland should be able to break through, as it did against the Philippines. Switzerland has a combined 9 shots on goal through 2 matches, scoring 2 goals on those.
New Zealand scored against Norway, and while it was held without a goal against the Philippines, it did have 16 shots (4 on target) and was able to get into the final third. It should be better in front of goal Sunday.
Both teams have the quality to score, and at this value, bet BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (+120).
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