The Women’s Euro 2025 is underway, with defending champions Spain facing off against rivals Portugal on Thursday. This opening match is highly anticipated, especially given Spain’s reputation as strong contenders in the tournament.
In conjunction with the Euro matches, action in Major League Soccer (MLS) is also on the agenda. Notably, New York City FC will look to maintain their home advantage against Toronto FC, following a period of player changes within the Toronto squad.
Racing Post’s football analyst Joe Casey has provided some betting insights for Thursday’s matches, offering a treble bet that stands at 7-1 odds with bet365. His selections are as follows:
1. **Belgium Women or Draw Double Chance vs. Italy Women**: Belgium recently triumphed over England in the Nations League and secured a solid 3-0 victory against Portugal, suggesting they could secure at least a draw against Italy.
2. **Over 4.5 Goals in Spain Women vs. Portugal Women**: With Spain’s attack being one of the most potent in the tournament and their recent matches against Portugal yielding 14 goals, this bet appears promising.
3. **New York City to Beat Toronto FC**: NYCFC has performed well at home this season, winning seven out of their ten matches, and will aim to capitalize on Toronto’s recent shake-up after parting ways with key players Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernadeschi.
For those interested in exploring these betting options, it is important to note that all bets are required to be placed by 5 PM on Thursday.
This tournament presents an exciting opportunity not only for teams to showcase their talents but also for fans to engage in the thrill of the matches. The combination of high-stakes soccer with potential for thrilling outcomes makes for an exhilarating atmosphere leading into this weekend’s fixtures.