Olympic Soccer Betting: USA vs Japan Women’s Quarterfinal Odds, Picks
- Both teams have scored in each of the USA women’s last two matches at the Olympics
- Mallory Swanson has three goals at the 2024 Olympics
- USWNT are favorites to win the game at -155 odds
The quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympics women’s soccer tournament gets underway as Team USA takes on Japan on Saturday. We delve into their Olympic Women’s soccer odds and unveil the most profitable bets!
The United States is the most successful women’s soccer team in Olympic Games history, with four gold medals. They came to Paris 2024 with ambitions to win their first gold since 2012. In the group phase, the USA didn’t have a real opponent, so they finished with nine points from three matches.
Japan’s biggest success was in London in 2012, when they lost 2-1 in the final against Team USA. This year, Japan started with a loss against Spain, but after that came wins over Brazil 2-1 and Nigeria 3-1, and that was enough for Futoshi Ikeda’s team to finish second in the group and progress to the knockout phase.
Team USA vs. Japan Game Information
- Game: USA W (3-0-0) vs Japan W (2-0-1)
- Location: Parc des Princes, Paris, France
- Day/Time: Saturday, Aug. 3, 9 a.m. ET
- Where to watch USA W vs. Japan W: Fox, FuboTV
Team USA vs. Japan Betting Odds
Odds Favor Team USA to Book Semifinals Tickets
USWNT will have to assess Tierna Davidson’s fitness after she was forced to miss the win over Australia with a knock she sustained in the second group game.
Forward Jaedyn Shaw is also a doubt for Saturday’s fixture, having been forced to miss all three group matches due to a leg injury.
As for Japan, they are unable to call upon Manchester City’s Risa Shimizu, who sustained a tournament-ending knee injury in the opening game against Spain.
AS Roma’s Moeka Minami is likely to return to the lineup to feature alongside her fellow central defenders Saki Kumagai and Hana Takahashi.
Team USA are favorites to win this match at a -155 soccer betting odds. You can watch the game on FOX or stream it on FuboTV on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. ET.
Team USA vs. Japan Betting Trends
- The USWNT is averaging three goals a game while Japan has scored three goals only once, against a winless Nigeria team.
- Japan are set to compete in the Olympic knockout rounds for the fifth time after they recovered from a losing start to finish in second spot in Group C.
- USA will fancy their chances of getting the better of Japan, having won nine of their last 13 head-to-head meetings, including a 2-1 win in April’s clash at SheBelieves Cup.
- The USWNT will feel they have a real chance to win a fifth gold medal and their first since winning the women’s football tournament in the 2012 Olympic competition.
- Both teams have scored in each of Team USA’s last two matches at the Olympics.
- Each of Japan women’s three group games at the Olympics ended with both teams scoring.
Value Bet: Weapons to Score on Both Sides
Japan has taken a team-centered approach to the Olympics. While the squad has scored six goals in total, all of them have come from different players. The entire team is contributing, but it has also been evident that they don’t have a star who can elevate the team.
The reason the Americans will pull out a win, though, is their offense. It has been even better than expected, with young stars like Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson and Trinity Rodman delivering in a big way.
The USWNT have barely put a foot wrong since Emma Hayes took over the reins earlier this summer, and while we expect Japan to provide a tough test, we think the Stars and Stripes will do enough to claim a narrow victory.
If you’re looking for a great value online bet, you should back the USWNT to win this but also expect Japan to contribute to the scoresheet.
Bet This Pick: USA Wins & Both Teams to Score (+220)
Bet Now! Back Mallory Swanson in Prop Picks
Mallory Swanson has been trusted to lead the line for Team USA, though she played on the wing last time out. When playing as center forward, however, Swanson has three goals at the 2024 Olympics, more than any other U.S. player.
Anytime goalscorer backers should look to Mallory Swanson, the most attractive option for this market.
If you’re betting online and looking for a soccer player prop, you should back her to find the back of the net at +130.
Bet on Mallory Swanson Anytime Goalscorer (+130)
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.
Question of the Day
How has Team USA fared against Japan?
The Americans have won nine of 13 career meetings.
