Ever since a third-place finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the United States has been chomping at the bit for the start of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. They finally get their chance at redemption when they open up play on Friday against Vietnam in a Group E matchup in Auckland, New Zealand. After a three-match slump in late 2022, the Americans have been on fire, winning nine matches in a row, outscoring opponents 21-2. Vietnam has also played well at times, winning six of their last 10 matches, although they have dropped three in a row.
Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET at Eden Park. The United States are massive -75000 favorites (risk $75,000 to win $100) in Caesars Sportsbook's latest USWNT vs. Vietnam odds, with Vietnam at +5000. A draw is priced at +2800, and the over/under for total goals scored is 6.5. Before locking in any USWNT vs. Vietnam picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and the Europa League (+1.60). Anyone who follows him is way up.
Now, Green has taken a close look at the USWNT vs. Vietnam match and locked in his 2023 Women's World Cup predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for United States vs. Vietnam:
- United States vs. Vietnam money line: USA -75000, Vietnam +5000, Draw +2800
- United States vs. Vietnam over/under: 6.5 goals
- United States vs. Vietnam spread: USWNT -5.5 (-145)
- USA: The U.S. are a four-time World Cup champion, including 2019 at France
- VIET: Vietnam have been outscored 13-1 in their last three matches
- United States vs. Vietnam picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back the United States
The Americans boast a roster full of scorers as well as stars. They are four-time FIFA Women's World Cup champions and have finished no lower than third every year the competition has been held since 1991. Among their leaders is midfielder Julie Ertz. The 31-year-old has participated in 118 intentional matches for her country, contributing 20 goals.
Also helping power the U.S. is forward Alex Morgan. The 34-year-old has come up big throughout her career. She has two goals in seven matches in 2023 and has scored 14 times in 37 matches since the start of 2021. Professionally, she plays for the National Women's Soccer League's San Diego Wave FC. Since joining the side in 2022, she has 20 goals in 28 league matches, and 25 in 37 matches, including playoffs and tournaments. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Vietnam
The Vietnamese have had a lot of success under manager Mai Duc Chung, winning gold at the 2023 Southeast Asian Games and taking fourth at the AFF Women's Championship. Forward Huynh Nhu, the team's captain, is Vietnam's leading scorer. In 103 international competitions, she has found the net 67 times. In 166 domestic league matches for both Ho Chi Minh City and Lank FC Vilaverdense, the 31-year-old has scored 112 goals.
Another offensive weapon is forward Pham Hai Yen. The 28-year-old has played in 76 matches for her home country, scoring 42 times. In eight matches in 2023, she already has five goals. Since 2011, she has played domestically for Ha Noi I, and in 124 appearances, she has registered 79 goals. See which team to pick here.
How to make USWNT vs. Vietnam picks
Green has broken down the Women's World Cup match from every angle. He is leaning Over on the total goals, and has identified two confident picks for USWNT vs. Vietnam. He's only sharing his picks and Women's World Cup analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins USA vs. Vietnam on Friday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in United States vs. Vietnam have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has been profitable since last year's World Cup, and find out.
