South Africa can extend their surprising run in the 2023 Women's World Cup when the team faces the Netherlands in the Round of 16 on Saturday at Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia. Ranked No. 54 in the world, Banyana Banyana advanced out of a difficult Group G featuring No. 3 Sweden, No. 16 Italy and No. 28 Argentina. In their only previous World Cup appearance, in 2019, they failed to reach the knockout stage. Meanwhile, the Netherlands are on a quest to go one step further than they did in '19 when they lost to the United States in the World Cup final.
Kickoff is set for 10 p.m. ET. The Netherlands are -675 favorites (risk $675 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Netherlands vs. South Africa odds, with South Africa the +1500 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +600, and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Netherlands are -1000 to advance, with South Africa listed at +550. Before making any South Africa vs. Netherlands picks or FIFA Women's World Cup bets, 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. He also entered the World Cup on an 11-6 roll on all soccer picks, returning +332 during that span.
Now, Sutton has broken down Netherlands vs. South Africa 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 South Africa vs. Netherlands:
- Netherlands vs. South Africa spread: Netherlands -2.5 (+115), South Africa +2.5 (-145)
- Netherlands vs. South Africa over/under: 3.5 goals
- Netherlands vs. South Africa 90-minute money line: Netherlands -675; South Africa +1500; Draw +600
- Netherlands vs. South Africa to advance: Netherlands -1000, South Africa +550
- NED: Jill Roord is tied for third in the World Cup in goals (three)
- RSA: The team has six goals on 12 shots on goal in the tournament
- Netherlands vs. South Africa picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Netherlands
The Dutch dominated South Africa the last time these sides met. In April of last year, the Netherlands earned an emphatic 5-1 victory over South Africa in a friendly played in the Hague. The Dutch dominated possession, with 65%, and outshot Banyana Banyana 11-6. The Netherlands earned the victory despite playing without several of their top players, including Danielle van de Donk and Lieke Martens.
In addition, the Dutch have been the fastest-starting team in the tournament. In the group stage, the Netherlands scored seven first-half goals, the most of any team. By contrast, South Africa scored just two. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back South Africa
Hildah Magaia has been an attacking force for Banyana Banyana so far in the tournament. The 28-year-old forward, who plays for Sejong Sportstoto in South Korea, is tied for the team lead in goals (two) while also contributing an assist. In the team's final group match, against Italy, Magaia assisted on Thembi Kgatlana's game-winning goal in stoppage time, which gave South Africa a 3-2 victory and a spot in the knockout round.
Kgatlana has paired with Magaia to give Banyana Banyana a dangerous attacking duo. The 27-year-old Kgatlana, who plays for Racing Louisville in the NWSL, leads the team with two assists and is tied for the team lead in goals (two). Her prowess will be key in breaking down a Dutch defense that allowed only one goal during the group stage. See which team to pick here.
How to make picks for South Africa vs. Netherlands
Sutton has broken down the FIFA Women's World Cup group-stage match from every angle and is going Under on the goal total. He has locked in another confident best bet, while also offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his FIFA Women's World Cup picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So where does all the betting value lie for Netherlands vs. South Africa, and what wager does Sutton like? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bet for South Africa vs. Netherlands, all from SportsLine's No. 1 soccer expert in 2022, and find out.
