England look to avenge their only loss in more than two years when they meet co-hosts Australia on Wednesday in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinals. England have recorded 29 victories and seven draws over 37 matches since April 2021, with the only loss in that span being a 2-0 setback against Australia in an international friendly this past April. The English have won all five of their contests in this tournament, including a 2-1 triumph over Colombia in the quarterfinals. The Australians reached the semis for the first time by edging France on penalties.
Kickoff at Stadium Australia in Sydney is set for 6 a.m. ET. The English are the +135 favorites (risk $100 to win $135) in the latest England vs. Australia odds, while the Australians are +230 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +190 and the over/under for total goals scored is 1.5. Before locking in any Australia vs. England picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has to say.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for nearly five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
He finished 2022 as SportsLine's top soccer expert with a 165-130-2 mark, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 players.
Now, Sutton has broken down England vs. Australia from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Sutton's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Australia vs. England:
- England vs. Australia money line: England +135, Australia +230, Draw +190
- England vs. Australia over/under: 1.5 goals
- England vs. Australia spread: England -0.5 (+130)
- ENG: The English have lost only one of their last 37 matches across all competitions
- AUS: The Australians have posted an 18-1-6 record since winning only three of their 16 games in 2021
- England vs. Australia picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back England
The Lionesses have reached the semifinals for the third time in the last four Women's World Cups but are looking to make their first trip to the final after suffering 2-1 losses to Japan in 2015 and the United States four years later. The club has outscored its opponents 10-2 and posted three clean sheets in this year's competition. England have been without Beth Mead for the entire tournament due to a ruptured ACL and won't have top scorer Lauren James on the pitch Wednesday as she finishes serving a two-game suspension.
That means other forwards such as Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo will need to step up offensively. The duo provided the scoring in England's quarterfinal victory, with the 23-year-old Hemp converting just before halftime to level the match and the 24-year-old Russo netting the decisive goal in the 63rd minute. The Lionesses also received goals from both women against China in their group-stage finale, a 6-1 victory. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Australia
The Australians also have played well defensively in the competition, posting clean sheets in four of their five contests - including each of the last three. Offensively, the team is led by Hayley Raso, who has recorded three goals. The 28-year-old winger recorded a brace in the Matildas' 4-0 victory against Canada in their group stage finale and converted once in the team's 2-0 triumph over Denmark in the Round of 16.
The only other player with multiple goals in this competition for Australia is defender Steph Catley, who recorded the lone goal in the tournament-opening 1-0 win against the Republic of Ireland. Winger Caitlin Foord has registered a goal and two assists, while also converting in the penalty shootout against France in the quarterfinals. The hero of that victory was winger Cortnee Vine, who converted Australia's 10th attempt to send the co-hosts to the semifinals. See which team to pick here.
How to make Australia vs. England picks
Sutton has taken a detailed look at the Australia vs. England match and is leaning Over on the goal total. He has also locked in a pair of confident best bets, including one that pays plus money, while offering a full breakdown of this semifinal. He's only sharing his Women's World Cup picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins England vs. Australia on Wednesday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Australia vs. England, all from SportsLine's No. 1 soccer expert in 2022, and find out.
