The knockout round of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup begins on Saturday, but the USWNT continues their run on Sunday. The United States will battle against Sweden in a Round of 16 match at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. The victor will advance to meet either the Netherlands or South Africa in the quarterfinal. The United States struggled by their lofty standards in group play, winning only one match and finished second in Group E. On the other hand, Sweden dominated Group G, winning all three group stage matches to sit atop the group.
Kickoff is scheduled for 5 a.m. ET. For this game, the United States are +135 favorites (risk $100 to win $135) on the 90-minute money line in the latest USWNT vs. Sweden odds, with Sweden the +215 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +200 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. USA are -175 to advance to the next round, with Sweden listed at +125. Before locking in any Sweden vs. USWNT picks or Women’s World Cup predictions, be sure to check out what proven SportsLine soccer expert Jon Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. Since the end of last year’s World Cup he has been red-hot, going 167-149-8 for a profit of $2,787 for $100 bettors.
Now, Eimer has taken a close look at the USWNT vs. Sweden match and locked in his Women’s World Cup predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines for Sweden vs. USWNT:
- USWNT vs. Sweden 90-minute money line: USA +135, Draw +200, Sweden +215
- USWNT vs. Sweden spread: USA -0.5 (+135)
- USWNT vs. Sweden to advance: USA -175, Sweden +125
- USWNT vs. Sweden over/under: 2.5 goals
- USWNT vs. Sweden picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back the USWNT
Head coach Vlatko Andonovski and his team are not satisfied with the overall performance from the group stage, but there are encouraging metrics to follow. For one, the Americans were able to create shots at a high level and, with positive regression, those shots are more likely to turn into more goals. Sophia Smith and Lindsey Horan were able to find the net in the group stage, and there is a reasonable expectation for Alex Morgan and others to get going in the knockout round.
On defense, no team has been better than the United States. Opponents have only one goal and 0.7 xG against the USWNT in the tournament, and the the USWNT have nine clean sheets in 12 games this year. That includes only three goals allowed in 2023, and the United States held Vietnam without a single shot in a group stage win. Overall, the Americans rank No. 1 in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings with incredible pedigree, including four World Cup titles and four Olympic gold medals. That includes the last two World Cup titles, and the USWNT are seeking a tournament win that would make history as the first men’s or women’s team to claim three consecutive World Cup titles. See picks at SportsLine.Â
Why you should back Sweden
Sweden have finished in the top three in each of the past two Olympics and also the most recent World Cup. Sweden defeated the United States by a 3-0 margin in group play at the Tokyo Olympics, and the team also ranks No. 3 in the current FIFA Women’s World Rankings. Sweden are one of only seven teams to qualify for all nine Women’s World Cups, and the team has 26 wins all-time in World Cup action, third-most in history. This year, Sweden won all three group stage matches, one of only two teams to do so, and the goal differential was +8 with only one goal allowed.Â
Amanda Ilestedt has three goals in the tournament, including two against Italy, and Sweden are also facing a United States squad that isn’t in their best form. The United States scored only four goals on 63 shots during the group stage, and standout Rose Lavelle will miss this game as a result of yellow card accumulation. The USWNT did not win their group for the first time since 2011 and, for the first time ever at a Women’s World Cup, the United States did not win at least two games during the group stage. See picks at SportsLine.Â
How to make Sweden vs. USWNT picks
Eimer has taken an intensive look at the USWNT vs. Sweden matchup. He has a full breakdown of this star-studded showdown, and Eimer has locked in a pair of confident best bets. He’s only sharing his Women’s World Cup picks at SportsLine.Â
What are the best bets for USWNT vs. Sweden? Visit SportsLine now to find out which wagers have all the value, all from the expert who is up more than $2,700 on his soccer picks since last year’s World Cup, and find out.
