The USWNT welcomes Colombia to America First Field in Sandy, Utah, Thursday. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the USWNT vs. Colombia odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.
The USWNT made it through the group stage of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, but it lost to Sweden in the Round of 16 in penalty kicks, a brutal finish for the top-ranked country. Since then, the USWNT has played 2 friendlies, both against South Africa, winning a combined 5-0. F Lynn Williams and F Trinity Rodman both scored 2 goals each.
Colombia had a highly impressive Women’s World Cup showing. It beat South Korea 2-0 and Germany 2-1 in the group stage. It went on to win its Round of 16 game against Jamaica and ultimately lost 2-1 to England in the quarter-final. This will be Colombia’s 1st game since the World Cup. It ranks 22nd in FIFA Women’s Rankings (USWNT sits 3rd).
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USWNT vs. Colombia odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 11 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: USWNT -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | Colombia +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Draw +600 (bet $100 to win $600)
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -280 | U: +188)
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USWNT vs. Colombia picks and predictions
Prediction
USWNT 2, Colombia 0
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
The USWNT has high-level talent, and it should come out on top, especially at home. However, at -900, there’s absolutely no value in backing it to simply win outright.
Carry on to the total for the value in this match.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (+188).
Colombia should be rested and had a strong defense in its World Cup showing. It allowed multiple goals just once, to England in the quarterfinals. Other than that match, it allowed 2 combined goals to South Korea, Germany, Morocco and Jamaica. It should be able to keep the USWNT from scoring frequently.
Similarly, the USWNT hasn’t allowed a goal since, having competed 3 times following the World Cup. During World Cup action, it allowed just 1 goal in all 4 matches. It also has a strong backline. Against South Africa in September friendlies, the USWNT never scored more than 3 goals.
Ultimately, this should be a competitive game which suggests fewer goals will be scored. Back UNDER 2.5 (+188) for a chance to nearly double-up.
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