Teams looking to punch their ticket to the knockout stage square off Sunday as Switzerland face co-hosts New Zealand in their Group A finale of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Switzerland, who reached the Round of 16 in their only other appearance in the tournament, sit atop the Group A standings with four points after their 0-0 draw with Norway on Tuesday and need only another draw to advance. New Zealand, who recorded their first-ever WWC victory in their opener before suffering a 1-0 loss to the Philippines, are one point behind the Swiss as they seek their initial trip to the knockout stage.
Kickoff at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand is set for 3 a.m. ET. The Swiss are the +109 favorites (risk $100 to win $109) in the latest Switzerland vs. New Zealand odds, while the Kiwis are +265 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +210 and the over/under for total goals scored is 1.5, with the Over juiced to -190. Before locking in any New Zealand vs. Switzerland 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. He also entered the weekend on an 11-6 roll on all soccer picks, returning +332 during that span.
Now, Sutton has broken down Switzerland vs. New Zealand 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 New Zealand vs. Switzerland:
- Switzerland vs. New Zealand money line: Switzerland +109, New Zealand +265, Draw +210
- Switzerland vs. New Zealand over/under: 1.5 goals (Over -190, Under +140)
- Switzerland vs. New Zealand spread: Switzerland -0.5 (+115)
- SWI: The Swiss are unbeaten in seven of their last eight matches across all competitions
- NZ: The Kiwis have won two of their last four overall contests following a 10-game winless streak
- Switzerland vs. New Zealand picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Switzerland
A total of four goals have been scored over the first four Group A matches, and the Swiss have recorded half of them. Both tallies came in their tournament opener, a 2-0 victory against the Philippines that halted their seven-game winless streak across all competitions. Forward Ramona Bachmann netted Switzerland's first tally of this year's Women's World Cup in the 48th minute, ending a five-game drought that followed a stretch during which the 32-year-old converted four times in five contests.
Midfielder Seraina Piubel secured the win for Switzerland in the 64th minute. The 23-year-old has been the most potent offensive weapon for the Swiss of late as she has scored three of the seven goals the team has produced over its eight matches in 2023. The club has made up for its offensive struggles of late by playing stellar defense as it has posted three consecutive clean sheets. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back New Zealand
The Kiwis are looking to reach the knockout stage for the first time in six all-time Women's World Cup appearances. The tournament-opening 1-0 victory against Norway was the first WWC triumph in club history as New Zealand suffered 12 losses while playing to three draws over their first 15 matches. They have tightened up defensively, allowing a total of two goals in their last four contests after surrendering 25 during their 10-game winless stretch.
New Zealand's offense has struggled of late, producing only four goals in 11 matches across all competitions in 2023. Hannah Wilkinson recorded half of those tallies, including the one in the triumph over the Norwegians. The 31-year-old striker, who converted in the 48th minute of that contest, has scored in each of the Kiwis' last two meetings with the Swiss. See which team to pick here.
How to make picks for Switzerland vs. New Zealand
Sutton has broken down the FIFA Women's World Cup group-stage match from every angle and is leaning Under on the goal total. He has locked in a confident best bet while also offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his FIFA Women's World Cup pick and analysis at SportsLine.
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