The USWNT welcomes Colombia to Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego Sunday. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the USWNT vs. Colombia odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.
The USWNT had a disappointing 2023 Women’s World Cup. It barely made it through the group stage, but it lost to Sweden in the Round of 16 in penalty kicks. It was a discouraging finish for the top-ranked country. The USWNT played 2 friendlies against South Africa in September, winning 5-0, and then drew Colombia 0-0 Thursday in Sandy, Utah.
Colombia was among the most surprising teams in the Women’s World Cup. 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. It held the USWNT to just 2 shots on target Thursday, displaying that dynamic defense. 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 at 10:13 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: USWNT -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Colombia +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Draw +600 (bet $100 to win $600)
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +134 | U: -190)
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USWNT vs. Colombia picks and predictions
Prediction
USWNT 2, Colombia 1
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
The USWNT has elite talent, but the coaching has seemed to struggling pairing these players together to make a quality on-field product.
At -550, there’s no value taking the USWNT to win outright after a draw Thursday against the same opponent. Given that talent, I would avoid any Colombia-backing play as well.
Carry on to the total for the value in this match.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 3.5 (-190).
Colombia’s defense is no joke. It allowed multiple goals to just England in the Women’s World Cup and gave up 2 goals in its prior 4 matches in that event. On Thursday, it allowed just 2 shots on goal and 9 shots in total to the USWNT. There’s no reason not to expect a similar performance here.
The USWNT has a top-tier defense and hasn’t allowed a goal in any of its 3 friendlies following the high-profile event. Even at the World Cup, it allowed just 1 goal in 4 matches. Offensively, the USWNT has scored 5 goals in 3 friendlies over the last 2 months. Getting numerous goals will be a tough order.
Back UNDER 3.5 (-190) here.
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