The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continues on Thursday with an exciting showdown between Australia (1-0-0) and Nigeria (0-1-0).
- Australia vs Nigeria World Cup Match Info
- Australia vs Nigeria Odds & Spread
- Australia vs Nigeria Betting Trends
- Australia vs Nigeria Prediction & Pick
- Australia vs Nigeria Best Bet
Australia vs Nigeria World Cup Match Info
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup – Group Stage
Australia vs. Nigeria
Date:'Thursday, July 27, 2023
Time:'6 a.m. ET
Venue:'Brisbane Stadium – Brisbane, Australia
Coverage:'FS1
Australia has done well thus far as the host nation, tallying a 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland to open the tournament last week. Meanwhile, Nigeria searches for its first group-stage victory after playing Canada to a 0-0 draw.
Australia vs Nigeria Odds & Spread
Moneyline:'AUS: (-260) | NGA: (+750) | Draw (+340)
Spread:'AUS: -1 (+125) | NGA: +1 (+190)
Total:'2.5 – Over: (+106) | Under: (-134)
Team to Score the First Goal:'AUS: (-310) | NGA: (+310) I NO GOALS: (+950)
Australia enters this contest as the favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 6 a.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Under favored at -134 odds.
Australia vs Nigeria Betting Trends
– Australia is 1-0-0 (W-D-L) in the FIFA Women's World Cup's group stage.
– Nigeria is 0-1-0 (W-D-L) in FIFA Women's World Cup's group stage.
– Australia has never won the FIFA Women's World Cup or made it to the finals.
– Nigeria has never won the FIFA Women's World Cup or made it to the finals.
– Australia is 1-0-0 in one previous head-to-head matchup against Nigeria.
Australia vs Nigeria Prediction & Pick
Australia's performance against Ireland was quite solid. The Matildas controlled the ball for 63% of the game, winning the shot battle (13-9) while holding the Irish to just one shot on goal. Furthermore, Australia was well-disciplined, not taking a single card without even going offside once.
Although Nigeria is satisfied after its draw with Canada, the performance wasn't exactly stellar. Nigeria only held the ball for a third of the game while registering one shot on goal. It's an example of the country struggling on the biggest stage, highlighted by the Nigerians winning just once in their last eight World Cup contests.
Nigeria will put up a fight, but Australia looks like the better team thus far. With the home crowd also giving the Aussies a major boost, I expect the host nation will give its fans more to cheer about by the time this matchup is over.
Final Score Prediction:'Australia: 1 | Nigeria: 0
Australia vs Nigeria Best Bet
I don't anticipate much offense in this showdown, making the Under on the 2.5-goal total a solid bet. After all, these teams tend to avoid high-scoring matches. Each of Australia's last four outings fin ished with the Under on this prop while Nigeria's previous six outings saw an average of 1.7 combined goals.
In other words, if you're hoping for some fireworks, this isn't the matchup for you.