Nigeria weren't favored to win Group B coming into the 2023 Women's World Cup, but now they can do just that when they take on Ireland in the third and final group stage matchup on Monday. Nigeria enter the match with a win and a draw following Thursday's 3-2 win over Australia. The Irish dropped their second match of the tournament on Wednesday, falling to Canada 2-1. The loss eliminated them from earning a spot in the Round of 16.
The match from Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, kicks off at 6 a.m. ET. Nigeria are the +122 favorites (risk $100 to win $122) in Caesars Sportsbook's latest Ireland vs. Nigeria odds, with Ireland at +215. A draw is priced at +225, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Nigeria vs. Ireland picks, you need to see what SportsLine's 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).
Now, Green has taken a close look at the Ireland vs. Nigeria match and locked in his Women's World Cup predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Nigeria vs. Ireland:
- Ireland vs. Nigeria spread: Ireland +0.5 (-150), Nigeria -0.5 (+120)
- Ireland vs. Nigeria over/under: 2.5 goals
- Ireland vs. Nigeria money line: Ireland +215, Nigeria +122, Draw +225
- Ireland: Are 1-5-1 since the beginning of the year
- Nigeria: Their best World Cup finish was seventh in 1999
- Ireland vs. Nigeria picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Nigeria
Forward Uchenna Kanu, 26, has one goal in two appearances, including one start in the tournament. She scored Nigeria's first goal in the win over Australia and has seven in 20 international appearances for the Super Falcons. She also scored a goal in a 2-1 loss to the United States in a friendly last September. Kanu is a member of Racing Louisville of the National Women's Soccer League and has recorded 61 goals in her professional career. In college, she scored 157 times in 78 appearances for Southeastern University.
Also providing firepower is forward Asisat Oshoala. The 28-year-old has a goal in two 2023 World Cup appearances, including one start, and has registered five shots, including two on target. Since the 2019 season, she has played for Barcelona in the Women's Spanish Primera Division. In 89 career matches, she has 83 goals. See picks at SportsLine.
Why you should back Ireland
Although eliminated, the Irish will play with pride as they try to prevent the Nigerians from securing the Group B crown. Midfielder and captain Katie McCabe is among the side's offensive leaders. The 27-year-old has scored 21 goals in 77 appearances since joining the team in 2015. She scored the Irish's lone goal in the loss to Canada on Wednesday.
Midfielder Denise O'Sullivan is another offensive threat for the Irish. She has 19 international goals in 111 matches for the national team, including five in 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying. She scored three times in an 11-0 win over Georgia in a match in Dublin in November 2021. Since 2021, she has registered eight goals in 21 appearances for Ireland. See picks at SportsLine.
How to make Ireland vs. Nigeria 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 picks for Nigeria vs. Ireland, including one that returns plus money. Head to SportsLine to see his analysis and top picks.
So who wins Nigeria vs. Ireland on Monday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to find out which wagers in Ireland vs. Nigeria have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has been profitable in multiple areas since last year's World Cup, and find out.
