The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continues on Thursday with an exciting showdown between Argentina (0-0-1) and South Africa (0-0-1).
- Argentina vs South Africa World Cup Match Info
- Argentina vs South Africa Odds & Spread
- Argentina vs South Africa Betting Trends
- Argentina vs South Africa Prediction & Pick
- Argentina vs South Africa Best Bet
Argentina vs South Africa World Cup Match Info
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
Argentina (0-0-1) vs. South Africa (0-0-1)
Date:'Thursday, July 27, 2023
Time:'8 p.m. ET
Venue:'Dunedin Stadium – Dunedin, New Zealand
Coverag e:'FS1
Two squads looking to bounce back from tough starts meet in Group G action at the FIFA Women's World Cup on Thursday night. Argentina fell short in a 1-0 loss to Italy on Monday, while South Africa couldn't keep up in a 2-1 loss to Sweden on Sunday. This is a chance for one side to earn a victory.
Argentina vs South Africa Odds & Spread
Moneyline:'ARG: (-110) | SA: (+330) | Draw (+220)
Spread:'ARG: -1 (+280) | SA: +1 (-120)
Total:'2.5 – Over: (+132) | Under: (-168)
Team to Score the First Goal:'ARG: (-165) | SA: (+170) I NO GOALS: (+700)
Argentina enters this contest as the favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Under favored at -168 odds.
Argentina vs South Africa Betting Trends
– Argentina is 0-0-1 (W-D-L) in 2023 Women's World Cup group play.
– South Africa is 0-0-1 (W-D-L) in 2023 Women's World Cup group play.
– Argentina has never won the FIFA Women's World Cup or made the finals.
– South Africa has never won the FIFA Women's World Cup or made the finals.
– These countries have never met head-to-head in the sport of women's soccer.
Argentina vs South Africa Prediction & Pick
Both of these teams gave up goals in the 87th minute or later in their first group stage game, which resulted in devastating losses. Argentina couldn't rack up shots on goal and South Africa couldn't hold onto possession of the ball. Improvement is needed for either side to emerge victorious here.
I do expect Argentina to show that improvement. Manager German Portanova's team had captured a 3-0 win and a 4-0 win in international friendlies just prior to the start of the World Cup. The offense simply needs to be unleashed and South Africa's defense gave up 15 shots to Sweden on Sunday.
Back Argentina to make a winning play, whether it be on the offensive or defensive end of the pitch.
Final Score Prediction:'Argentina: 1 | South Africa: 0
Argentina vs South Africa Best Bet
South Africa has captured just one victory in its last six matches across all competitions and now faces off against a squad that ranks 26 spots higher in the FIFA rankings. Argentina has the talent to overwhelm South Africa, especially if pros like Yamila Rodriguez and Agustina Barroso can find their groove. Back Argentina along the moneyline in a match that will surely feature intensity and emotion.