The most exciting part of any World Cup is upon us, with the speculation soon to come to an end and the players to go at it over the next few weeks.
With 32 teams from all over the world doing battle at the 2023 FIFA World Cup, the attention of the sporting world will be transfixed on Australia and New Zealand over the coming days and weeks.
Here are our picks for the opening round of fixtures at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup:
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Women’s World Cup Round 1 Predictions
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New Zealand vs Norway
New Zealand ($11)
Norway ($1.33)
Draw ($6.4)
Hosts New Zealand will be looking to get their World Cup campaign up and running, as they take on Norway in the traditional curtain raiser. Gauging where New Zealand are at in relation to the other teams in this tournament is tough, but they will be up for this one against an experienced Norway side. The Scandinavians are a good side, and they should have too much for the Kiwis here.
Betting tip: Norway to win the match ($1.33)
Norway to win 3-0
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Australia ($1.38)
Republic of Ireland ($10.5)
Draw ($5.5)
Football fever is sweeping Australia ahead of the Women’s World Cup and the Matildas get their campaign underway against the Republic of Ireland. Whilst plenty of European and American sides top the betting, Australia have a good chance of going all the way in 2023 and with home support, they could be tough to stop. Ireland will make this tough, but Australia should get off to a winning start.
Betting tip: Australia to win the match ($1.38)
Australia to win 2-0
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Nigeria ($10)
Canada ($1.32)
Draw ($5.75)
Another side that will be in the mix to go deep in the tournament is Canada and they get their campaign underway against Nigeria. The African side are very much an unknown quantity in this World Cup, but they should play with plenty of freedom. Canada meanwhile will be expecting to get into their groove from the outset in this one and they will be eager to put a good performance in to boot.
Betting tip: Canada to win the match ($1.32)
Canada to win 3-1
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Philippines ($34)
Switzerland ($1.13)
Draw ($11)
Group A has a relatively open look to it and both the Philippines and Switzerland will be eager to put down a marker in this one. The Philippines have created history in reaching the World Cup and will treat this as an adventure, whilst Switzerland will have the weight of expectation with them in this one. This will be tighter than the odds portray but Switzerland will prevail.
Betting tip: Switzerland to win the match ($1.13)
Switzerland to win 3-0
Spain vs Costa Rica
Spain ($1.02)
Costa Rica ($131)
Draw ($41)
Spain are amongst the tournament favourites to prevail at the 2023 FIFA World Cup, and they get things under way against Costa Rica. A side packed with talent, Spain will want to use this game as a chance to get their squad in line and ready to fire, whilst Costa Rica will be targeting damage limitation from the off in this one. Spain should pick up a healthy opening win here.
Betting tip: Spain to win the match ($1.02)
Spain to win 5-0
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USA ($1.01)
Vietnam ($401)
Draw ($91)
One of the most one-way games in FIFA World Cup history looks to be on the horizon, as heavy favourites USA take on Vietnam. Defending champions USA are one of the most exciting sides in the competition and having won the World Cup in 2015 and 2019, they will be tough to stop once again down under. Vietnam are a complete unknown entity, but this should be a bridge way too far for them.
Betting tip: USA to win the match ($1.01)
USA to win 5-0
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Zambia ($12)
Japan ($1.22)
Draw ($7.25)
2011 world champions Japan will be desperate to replicate their success of 12 years ago, as they begin their campaign against Zambia. For Zambia, this World Cup presents the perfect opportunity for them to showcase the talent in African football, whilst Japan will be looking to progress from the transitional phase they have been enduring recently. This should be a decent one, with Japan most likely to prevail.
Betting tip: Japan to win the match ($1.22)
Japan to win 3-1
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England ($1.03)
Haiti ($81)
Draw ($2.9)
European champions England will be looking to put down a marker, as they take on Haiti in their opening World Cup fixture. Getting over the final hurdle is the ultimate aim for England, who have endured plenty of near misses but winning the Euros could be the start of something meaningful. Haiti will relish the role of underdog here, but England should comfortably win this one.
Betting tip: England to win the match ($1.03)
England to win 4-0
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Denmark ($1.47)
China ($8.5)
Draw ($4.8)
European giants Denmark will be desperate to get off to the best start possible, against a China side that are continually improving. Denmark have enjoyed some good results in recent times and play some excellent football, whilst China are a potentially underrated outfit in this World Cup. This will be tighter than the odds suggest but Denmark should get the job done.
Betting tip: Denmark to win the match ($1.47)
Denmark to win 2-1
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Sweden ($1.11)
South Africa ($31)
Draw ($12)
Sweden are yet another side packed with European talent, and they too could sneak under the radar, starting their campaign against South Africa. Domestic football in Sweden continues to go from strength to strength and this World Cup seems to have come at a very good time for them. South Africa meanwhile will be another side that could provide plenty of problems for opponents, but Sweden should get the job done in this one.
Betting tip: Sweden to win the match ($1.11)
Sweden to win 2-0
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Netherlands ($1.45)
Portugal ($7.5)
Draw ($4.75)
2019 World Cup finalists Netherlands look to have a tough opening fixture on their hands, against Portugal. The Dutch surprised the footballing world in 2019 in reaching the final and they have progressed as a side since, making them in with more than an outside shot here in Australia and New Zealand. They begin against a dangerous Portugal side, who have shown improvements in recent years, but the Dutch should win this one.
Betting tip: Netherlands to win the match ($1.45)
Netherlands to win 2-1
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France ($1.04)
Jamaica ($71)
Draw ($26)
France will be looking to mirror the success enjoyed by the domestic sides, as they enter the 2023 World Cup as one of the teams to keep an eye on. Les blues take on Jamaica in their opening match, a side with plenty of precocious talents but without the World Cup experience and France should get their campaign off to a good start here.
Betting tip: France to win the match ($1.04)
France to win 3-0
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Italy ($1.5)
Argentina ($7)
Draw ($5.5)
Two footballing powerhouses go head to head with Italy taking on Argentina, a match between two sides that have plenty of talents within their ranks. Italy enjoyed a solid showing at Euro 2022, without making too much progress, whilst Argentina will be testing themselves at the highest level here at the 2023 FIFA World Cup. Italy should just about prevail in this one.
Betting tip: Italy to win the match ($1.5)
Italy to win 3-1
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Germany ($1.06)
Morocco ($71)
Draw ($18)
Euro 2022 finalists Germany will be looking to underline their status as one of the sides to beat, as they get things going against Morocco. Germany have plenty of quality in their ranks and will be desperate to put some silverware in the cabinet, kicking off their campaign against an inexperienced Morocco side. This will be all bout Germany, who should win comfortably here.
Betting tip: Germany to win the match ($1.06)
Germany to win 4-0
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Brazil ($1.03)
Panama ($81)
Draw ($34)
Women’s football is in a real position of strength in Brazil and this World Cup looks to come at the perfect time for them. Brazil begin their World Cup campaign against a Panama side that have excelled in qualifying for the World Cup and they will be enjoying every minute. This game should be the ideal warm up fixture for Brazil, who should win with relative ease.
Betting tip: Brazil to win the match ($1.03)
Brazil to win 4-0
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Colombia ($2.6)
South Korea ($3)
Draw ($3.4)
One of the closest opening fixtures in round one pits Colombia against South Korea. Colombia have progressed hugely within the complex sphere of South American football, whilst the South Korean women’s team is continuing to grow in notoriety. This looks to be a very close one on paper and a draw could well be the outcome here.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.4)
2-2 Draw
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Women’s World Cup Round 1 Multi Bet
We’re backing six results in the opening round of fixtures as a six-leg multi bet with a betting stake of $50:
Australia vs Republic of Ireland – Australia to win
France vs Jamaica – France to win
Italy vs Argentina – Italy to win
Netherlands vs Portugal – Netherlands to win
Brazil vs Panama – Brazil to win
Germany vs Morocco – Germany to win
A $50 wager would pay out $181.00 if successful at the current odds.
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