USA battles Vietnam Friday to commence both teams’ 3-game group stage. Kickoff in the Group E battle from Eden Park in New Zealand is set for 9 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the USA vs. Vietnam odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
The USWNT qualified for the World Cup as the Group A winner in the CONCACAF Women’s Championship in 2022. USA won all 3 games, scoring 9 goals and allowing 0. USA, the No. 1 team in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings, is the betting favorite to defend its 2019 Cup title won in France.
Vietnam, No. 32 in the FIFA rankings, qualified by winning in the play-offs for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. It will be among 8 nations making its World Cup debut. Vietnam beat Chinese Taipei and Thailand in the play-off, scoring 4 goals and allowing 1 in the 2 matches. It had finished 3rd in Group C, losing 2 of 3 with a -6 goal differential.
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USA vs. Vietnam odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: USA -20000 (bet $20,000 to win $100) | Vietnam +3500 (bet $100 to win $3,500) | Draw +3000
- Over/Under: 6.5 (O: -130 | U: -110)
USA vs. Vietnam picks and predictions
Prediction
USA 6, Vietnam 0
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
The USWNT is the most talented roster in the world. Unfortunately, for Vietnam, it won’t be at the level of its opponent, and it should result in an ugly result. However, at (-20000), there’s absolutely zero value in betting the heavy favorite to come out on top. Ultimately, pass on the moneyline.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 6.5 (-110).
USA has played 8 games in 2023 and played 7 games in 2022. It played teams like Wales, Japan, and Nigeria, all of which certainly aren’t top-tier nations. However, in neither calendar year did USA go Over 6.5 goals in a single match. It has scored 2 or fewer in 6 straight as well, all of which were held in the USA.
Vietnam doesn’t have the skill players to break through the USA backline either, so it is doubtful the underdog will be able to create many opportunities. USA has 7 clean sheets in 8 games in 2023.
Couple it all together and take the UNDER 6.5 (-110).
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