Women’s World Cup 2023: Japan vs Spain Prediction, Preview, Live Stream, Odds and Picks
Group C holds the greater focus on Monday as the third round of matches is played out, with Japan and Spain fighting for the lead. Our sportsbook offers the best markets and Soccer live betting in the Women’s World Cup.
Japan: Only Asian Nation to Lift Trophy
Two goals in the first-half earned Japan a 2-0 victory over Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium, securing the 2011 champions a spot in the knockout rounds of the Women’s World Cup. Japan reprised the effervescent passing game of their opening 5-0 win over Zambia and progressed to the last 16 for the fourth straight World Cup.
Japan relies on crisp passing to set up chances from strong defensive counters. A few veteran strikers partnered with 19-year-old Aoba Fujino, who scored Wednesday in the 2-0 win over Costa Rica and had numerous chances against Zambia, have shown promise for the hosts. They now face Spain in a match that will decide which of the two sides tops the group.
Some players are at the Women’s World Cup 2023 for the first time, but they are talented and eager to deliver in each match, which makes their fans very happy. The team is working together as one unit, which is the most important attribute for a national team. With that said, we expect them to enjoy a deep tournament, so we will include them in our soccer picks and parlays.
Spain: Attacking Firepower
Spain can be flashy and can score in bunches. Against Costa Rica, all the goals in its 3-0 win came over six minutes in the first half. In Wednesday’s 5-0 win over Zambia, Spain coach Jorge Vilda said his team slowed down after scoring the first two goals, implying the margin could have been bigger.
The attitude inside the squad is great, and the group works well together. In current form, we favor Spain to claim a win on Monday, but it’s risky to back them here. If you’re betting online, you should focus on the goals market because we’re expecting a high-scoring affair.
Vilda’s side has been imperious for some time now, and their efficiency from the first whistle has been particularly evident in this World Cup edition. Spain’s Jenni Hermoso registered a brace and an assist against Zambia, meaning her last 25 competitive international goals have all come during wins with accompanying clean sheets.
Japan vs Spain Head-to-Head
None of Japan’s previous 13 World Cup group stage games have ended in draws. Another victory would mean the completion of a perfect group stage for the second time in three World Cups, as well as a first win over Spain.
The European side managed three wins and a draw against Japan. Both Japan and Spain are already through to the last 16. Japan and Spain are yet to concede at the 2023 World Cup, scoring seven and eight goals, respectively. Spain was in cruise control for the last hour in their win over Costa Rica and have scored 24 goals without conceding in their last five matches across all competitions.
Japan vs Spain Match Information
- Match: Japan (2-0-0) vs Spain (2-0-0)
- Location: Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
- Day/Time: Monday, July 31, 3:00 a.m. ET
- Japan vs Spain Live Stream: fubo.tv
Japan vs Spain Betting Lines
Japan vs Spain Picks and Prediction
Spain enters this clash as the favorite, priced at -120 on the three-way moneyline according to the latest soccer odds, while the goal line is set at two.
We haven’t seen the best from Spain yet. Yes, they scored eight goals, but they did that against low-quality teams. They are a smart team and know they should be in top form from the round of 16 and on. They are definitely targeting the first spot in the standings, so they will play their best squad. Japan’s fighting spirit should play an important role in this clash, and we expect them to find the back of the net. That’s why we’re going for the over.
