The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continues on Thursday with an exciting showdown between Portugal (0-0-1) and Vietnam (0-0-1).
- Portugal vs Vietnam World Cup Match Info
- Por tugal vs Vietnam Odds & Spread
- Portugal vs Vietnam Betting Trends
- Portugal vs Vietnam Prediction & Pick
- Portugal vs Vietnam Best Bet
Portugal vs Vietnam World Cup Match Info
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup – Group Stage
Portugal vs. Vietnam
Date:'Thursday, July 27, 2023
Time:'3:30 a.m. ET
Venue:'Waikato Stadium – Hamilton, New Zealand
Coverage:'FS1
Both of these Group E teams began the tournament on the wrong foot. Portugal couldn't muster much offense in a 1-0 loss to the Netherlands. Meanwhile, Vietnam was outplayed across the pitch in its 3-0 defeat at the hands of the United States.
Portugal vs Vietnam Odds & Spread
Moneyline:'POR: (-1250) | VIE: (+1800) | Draw (+1000)
Spread:'POR: -2 (+105) | VIE: +2 (+195)
Total:'2.5 – Over: (-182) | Under: (+142)
Team to Score the First Goal:'POR: (-900) | VIE: (+750) I NO GOALS: (+2000)
Portugal enters this contest as the favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 3:30 a.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Over favored at -182 odds.
Portugal vs Vietnam Betting Trends
– Portugal is 0-0-1 (W-D-L) in the FIFA Women's World Cup's group stage.
– Vietnam is 0-0-1 (W-D-L) in FIFA Women's World Cup's group stage.
– Portugal has never won the FIFA Women's World Cup or made it to the finals.
– Vietnam has never won the FIFA Women's World Cup or made it to the finals.
– This is the first-ever head-to-head matchup between Portugal and Vietnam.'
Portugal vs Vietnam Prediction & Pick
Neither country has succeeded in producing positive results lately. Portugal is winless in its last four contests (two losses, two draws), having only scored twice during that span. At the same time, Vietnam has six losses in as many games since April 2022, having been outscored 26-1 on aggregate along the way.
Portugal has struggled, but it's clear that Vietnam is on another level of mediocrity. This was highlighted by the fact that the Vietnamese squad didn't even record a single shot against the United States. In fact, Vietnam has gone three consecutive outings without a shot on goal, losing those games by an average margin of 4.7 goals.
Upsets are a part of sports, but I don't see one occurring here. Portugal will get its mojo back by stomping on an easily beatable team.
Final Score Prediction:'Portugal: 3 | Vietnam: 0
Portugal vs Vietnam Best Bet
I won't be shocked if Portugal covers the spread in this matchup. Vietnam owns a disastrous minus-4.2 average scoring margin in its last six matches, losing four times by three-plus goals.
While Portugal isn't on the same level as the United States, it's still more than capable of filling the net when needed. I see the Portuguese striking early to open the floodgates before getting the better of Vietnam by a decently sized margin.