It's a critical group-stage match right off the bat Saturday when Denmark and China square off in a 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup showdown at HBF Park in Perth, Australia. Denmark are No. 15 in the FIFA world rankings, and China are 16th, so this game could determine which team reaches the knockout round. China have reached the knockout stage in all seven Women's World Cups they've appeared in, and they have failed to qualify just once (2011). Denmark advanced in four of the first five Women's World Cups, reaching the quarterfinals in 1991 and 1995, but this is their first appearance since 2007. The teams have met three times before in the Women's World Cup, and China are 2-1-0.
Kickoff is set for 8 a.m. ET at HBF Park in Perth, Australia. Caesars Sportsbook lists Denmark as -122 favorites (risk $122 to win $100), while China are +340 underdogs, in its latest Denmark vs. China odds. A draw is priced at +230, and the over/under for total match goals is 2.5. Before you lock in your China vs. Denmark picks or FIFA Women's World Cup bets, you have to see the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup predictions and best bets from soccer insider Jon Eimer.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. Since the end of last year's World Cup he has been red-hot, going 158-148-8 for a profit of $2,682 for $100 bettors. Anybody following him is way up.
Now, Eimer has broken down the China vs. Denmark matchup from all sides. You can head to SportsLine to see the picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Denmark vs. China:
- China vs. Denmark spread: Denmark -0.5 (-125)
- China vs. Denmark over/under: 2.5 goals
- China vs. Denmark money line: China +340, Denmark -122, Draw +230
- China: They have been outscored 14-9 in their past 11 matches (3-5-3).
- Denmark: The Danes have a 16-13 goal edge in their past 12 games (7-0-5).
- China vs. Denmark picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Denmark
The Danes have a lot more firepower, so they will be looking to take an early lead. The team's success runs through captain Pernille Harder, who is the nation's all-time leading scorer with 70 goals in 141 matches. She was missing this spring with injuries, but other players stepped up in big victories against Sweden, Norway and Japan. Signe Bruun (13 goals) was the top scorer in the group stage in qualifying as Denmark outscored their opponents 40-2 in winning all eight games.
The team will miss young star Stine Larsen, who is out with an injury, but the Danes have plenty of motivated veterans, like Sanne Troelsgaard and Katrine Veje. Troelsgaard has appeared in 179 matches, second on the nation's all-time list, and has 55 goals from her midfield spot. Veje has played in 145 games on defense for the national team. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back China
The Chinese have been here many times, and they have had lots of success at the FIFA Women's World Cup. They lost to the USWNT on penalties after a scoreless draw in the iconic 1999 final. They also have been to another semifinal and were knocked out in the quarterfinals four times. China have faced tougher competition than Denmark, getting past South Korea and Japan to win the AFC Asian Cup to lock up their World Cup spot. They defeated two group-stage opponents 11-0.
Manager Shui Qingxia can adapt her tactics to the opponent, and captain Wang Shanshan is a key piece, bouncing between striker and center back. She and Wang Shuang each scored five goals in the Asian Cup, and they have combined for 96 international goals. Shuang is China's most skilled player, and 22-year-old Zhang Linyan also can be a difference-maker in the attack. Linyan was named Swiss Women's Super League player of the year after scoring seven goals in 16 matches. See which team to pick here.
How to make Denmark vs. China picks
Eimer has broken down Saturday's Denmark vs. China match from every angle. He is leaning Under on the goal total and has two strong picks plus his full breakdown of the Women's World Cup matchup. He's only sharing those picks at SportsLine.
So who wins China vs. Denmark in Saturday's FIFA Women's World Cup match, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Denmark vs. China match, all from the soccer expert who is up almost 27 units on his soccer picks in 2023, and find out.
