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The USWNT (1-0-0) battles Germany (1-0-0) Sunday at Stade de Marseille in Marseille. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (USA Network / Telemundo / Peacock). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the USWNT vs. Germany odds, and make our expert Summer Olympic picks and predictions.
The USWNT has had a dominant 2024, having won the SheBelieves Cup and the Concacaf Gold Cup. The USWNT won the former tournament with a 1-0 victory over Brazil March 10. It then won the SheBelieves Cup in a 2-2 (5-4 penalty kicks) victory vs. Canada April 9. It beat Zambia 3-0 in its opening group stage match of these Olympics Thursday and will cap off its first 3 games in the Olympics by taking on Australia Wednesday.
Germany had a decisive win as well, taking down Australia 3-0 Thursday in its opener. It has played well so far in 2024, winning 5 of its last 6 games, all Euro qualification matches. The Germans went 1-1-1 in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, missing the knockout stage cut. F Alexandra Popp, who is 33 years old, is Germany’s most dynamic player, having netted 67 goals in 140 caps, both the most on the roster.
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USWNT vs. Germany odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: USWNT +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Germany +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Draw +240
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -112 | U: -121)
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USWNT vs. Germany picks and predictions
Prediction
USWNT 1, Germany 1
Moneyline (ML)
BET DRAW (+240).
Simply put, the USWNT hasn’t been as dominant in international soccer over the last few years despite success so far this year. While it has arguably the most talented roster, it is inexperienced, not having a single defender with 100 or more caps.
The USWNT drew 2 of 3 group stage matches in the 2023 World Cup and also drew its knockout stage match in that event. In Germany, Team USA will be facing the No. 4-ranked team in the world, per the FIFA rankings — the USWNT sits 5th.
Germany is an experienced side with many of its players competing in the Bundesliga. While it has had success as of late and beat up on Australia, it did go just 1-0-1 in its 2 matches earlier in the month, beating Austria 4-0 and losing to Iceland 3-0. Germany will have more experience and less talent. It should be able to keep pace with a young USWNT.
Take DRAW (+230).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (-121).
Both teams have strong defenses, allowing 0 goals in each team’s opening match.
The USWNT allowed just 1 goal through 4 matches in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, scoring just 1 per game as well. Germany has allowed 0 or 1 goal in 5 of its last 6 matches.
The USWNT has had a clean sheet in 5 straight matches and has scored just 4 goals in its last 3. With those trends in mind, UBACK UNDER 2.5 (-121).
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