The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) presses forward in their pursuit of a gold medal as they take on Japan in the quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday. USWNT boasts a perfect record with 12 consecutive victories, including three triumphs in the group stage of the Summer Games. Meanwhile, Japan finished as the runner-up in Group C with a record of 2-0-1.
The match will kick off at 9 a.m. ET at Parc des Princes. In recent odds, Team USA is a -195 favorite (bet $195 to win $100) for the 90-minute money line against Japan, who are +440 underdogs. A draw in regulation is priced at +305, and the over/under for total goals is set at 2.5. To advance, the USA is -300, while Japan is pegged at +225.
Before making any picks, insights from SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green can be quite valuable. Having transitioned from the sports betting industry to professional sports writing and handicapping, Green has a proven track record of profitable predictions in various leagues, including the Champions League and the Premier League, among others.
Green has meticulously analyzed the USA vs. Japan matchup and released his expert predictions. Current betting lines and trends for the encounter are:
USWNT vs. Japan money line: USWNT -195, Japan +440, Draw +305
USWNT vs. Japan over/under: 2.5 goals
USWNT vs. Japan to advance: USWNT -300, Japan +225
USA: The Americans have won 12 straight across all competitions
Japan: Last defeated the USWNT in 2012
Why should you back the USWNT?
The United States dominates the overall series against Japan, holding a 28-8-1 lead. Since their only loss to Japan in 2012, the USWNT has an 8-4-0 record against Japan, including a 2-1 win in the SheBelieves Cup last spring.
Japan has a robust offense but has conceded goals in all three of their Olympic matches, which could be an advantage for the high-scoring USWNT. Mallory Swanson shines with three goals in three matches, supported by Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman, who have scored twice each. This blend of historical success and current form bodes well for the U.S. team.
Why should you back Japan?
Japan’s offense has been potent throughout the Summer Games, with goals in each group match. Their sole loss came against top-ranked Spain.
Japan has shown resilience, especially in their comeback against Brazil where they scored twice in stoppage time to win 1-0. They also secured a 3-1 win over Nigeria to advance to the knockout stage, demonstrating their capability and confidence as underdogs.
Martin Green has detailed his best bets for this quarterfinal match, providing a thorough analysis of the upcoming game.
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