2024 Paris Picks: Is Spain Best Bet for Women’s Soccer?

4 Reasons to Bet on Spain to Win Gold in Women’s Soccer

1. A History of Winning

We’ve barely had a chance to catch our breath from Spain’s triumph in the Euros, and yet, we could be set for another Spanish victory. The ladies will be looking to follow in the footsteps of their male compatriots and claim the gold medal in Paris, and there’s plenty of reason to believe that they will push for top honors in this summer’s tournament. Spain is currently world champions at the U-17, U-20, and senior level, an unprecedented achievement in the women’s game, whilst they also won the first edition of the UEFA Women’s Nations League this year.

The Spanish women’s national team claimed their first World Cup in stellar fashion, winning six out of seven matches and edging England 1-0 in the final in Sydney.@statsandedits takes a look at the tactics behind Spain’s World Cup triumph:https://t.co/8pnPOFbpsb pic.twitter.com/iEnCsM3k27

— Breaking The Lines (@BTLvid) September 4, 2023

La Roja sits second at BetUS Sportsbook at +200, slightly ahead of France (+500) and Germany (+1200) and only behind the United States (+170), and there’s reason to believe that they will make a genuine push for glory in Paris.

2. Previously Developed Chemistry

Spain not only has the benefit of achieving chemistry at the international level and enjoying the taste of victory, but they’ve also been able to benefit from players who have played with each other week in and week out. Apart from Laia Aleixandri (Manchester City), Jennifer Hermoso (Tigres), and Lucia Garcia (Monterrey), each of these players are teammates at club level. The rest of Spain’s roster is entirely composed of Real Madrid and Barcelona players, with the sole exception of Arsenal duo Laia Codina and Mariona Caldentey. This chemistry could prove vital in Spain’s attempts to win their first-ever gold medal in women’s soccer and makes them an excellent soccer pick for the games.

3. Bonmati on Fire for Club and Country

Aitana Bonmati doesn’t turn 27 until January, but she’s already racked up a world-class legacy for club and country. She’s won five league titles with Barcelona as well as three Champions League titles, she was awarded the Golden Ball in last year’s Women’s World Cup as well as this year’s Women’s Nations League Finals.

Last year, Aitana Bonmatí won Player of the Tournament for Spain after they won the Women’s World Cup final vs. England.

This year, Lamine Yamal won Best Young Player at the Euros for Spain after beating England in the final.

Barcelona heritage 🏆 pic.twitter.com/IByX5ikZCK

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 14, 2024

This year, Bonmati became the first footballer to win the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year, and she will be alongside Jude Bellingham, Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham and Gianluigi Buffon for the upcoming FC 25 video game. It seems the only thing that’s missing from her incredible resume is an Olympic gold medal – that could be set to change soon.

4. Paralluelo and Putellas: Double Danger

Spain has emerged as the top underdog in women’s soccer, winning 24 out of their last 27 matches and coming away with their first-ever Women’s World Cup title. It’s no secret that Barcelona’s prosperous women’s side has helped feed La Roja with plenty of stellar talents ranging from Ona Batlle to Aitana Bonmati to captain Irene Paredes.

Spain boasts a fearsome attack that has scored 2+ goals in 10 of their last 11 matches, and if they are to continue their high-scoring form in Paris, they’ll need Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas and Salma Paralluelo to step up.

Having previously represented Spain in athletics, Paralluelo is no longer competing in the hurdles, sprints, or shot put, but she has the pace, physicality, and goal threat to make a real impact in the Olympics. As for Putellas, she has become the first player to win the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year Award, the Ballon d’Or Féminin, and The Best FIFA Women’s Player in the same year in 2021, repeating that feat in 2022. And whilst she has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, she has the quality to pick apart the opponent’s defense and wreak havoc with her creativity and dynamism.

With a fairly straightforward group featuring Uzbekistan, Dominican Republic, and Egypt, there’s reason to bet online on Spain to continue their dominance and go for gold in Paris.

Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.

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