On Wednesday the third and final group stage match between Australia and USA. will take place at Stade Vélodrome in Marseille. Head-to-head these two nations have clashed eight times since 2015, with the Matildas only capturing a victory once. The Americans have remained undefeated against Australia in their last six encounters.
It might be the most entertaining soccer match in the 2024 Paris games as Australia secured three points in a wild affair on Sunday. The Matildas defeated Zambia 6-5 which saw Australia get contributions from five different scorers. Defender Steph Catley was the only multi-goal scorer of the match for the winning side scoring in the 65th and 78th minutes.
Meanwhile, the United States handed Germany their first defeat in the tournament, crushing them 4-1. The win virtually guaranteed a spot booked in the quarterfinals for the USWNT only needing a point on Wednesday. With the victory on Sunday, the U.S. are undefeated in their last five contests.
Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for Australia vs. USA.
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The books have listed the Americans as the favourites to walk away with a maximum result with the indicated odds. U.S.A. are heavily favoured on the moneyline at -175. For Australia to pull off the upset they’re listed at +400, while for both countries to share the points the draw is penned at +333.
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Moneyline 3-way | Odds |
---|---|
USA | -175 |
Draw | +333 |
Australia | +400 |
Appearing in all 90 minutes facing Zambia, left back and captain Steph Catley currently leads her nation in the goals department after Sunday's victory. The 30-year-old has suited up 105 times for Australia and has bagged five goals. She joined Arsenal's women’s team back in June 2020, where she has made 104 appearances with her club team.
Catley’s teammate with Arsenal, Caitlin Foord is currently Australia fifth-highest all-time goal scorer in the women’s program with 39. With the Matildas, she has dawned Australia’s kit 123 times. With her club performances in 2023-24, she found the back of the net on four occasions while amassing four assists through 22 showings in the WSL.
Forward Sophia Smith had a breakout performance against Germany, as she hit the scorer’s sheet twice. The 23-year-old now has 22 goals in 52 international caps. Playing her club soccer with the Portland Thorns in the NWSL, she has 42 career goals in 68 games. For the third club season in a row, Smith has achieved hitting the double-digit goal mark.
The USWNT number nine, Mallory Swanson will look to add to her impressive resume. The 26-year-old scored the game's third and eventual winning goal against Germany. Since her first international cap in 2015, she has represented her country 96 times while hitting the back of the net in 37 instances.
Already stamping their ticket to the knockout round the Americans aren’t faced with the pressure of a must-win scenario, but they still have first place to play for in Group B. Australia’s magic has seemed to run out after impressive demonstrations in the previous summer games and the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Matildas did battle back in their thrilling victory coming back from three goals down, but think running into the U.S. they will be overmatched. BetMGM is giving the United States a great number to wager on and should take care of business winning this match to close out a perfect group stage.
When: Wednesday, July 31, 1 p.m ET
Where: Stade Vélodrome
TV: NBC Sports, Peacock
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