The No. 1-ranked United States Women's National Team will try to beat New Zealand for the second time in four days when the two teams square off in an international friendly on Friday at Eden Park in Auckland. On Tuesday, the USWNT got two goals from Mallory Swanson in a 4-0 win over New Zealand in Wellington. Friday's match concludes a two-game trip to New Zealand that the USMNT is using to prepare for this year's Women's World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
Kickoff is set for 10 p.m. ET. The Americans are listed as -5000 favorites in the latest USWNT vs. New Zealand odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Football Ferns are +4000 underdogs. A draw is +1000, and the over/under for total goals is 3.5. Before making any New Zealand vs. USWNT picks or predictions, you need to see what renowned SportsLine soccer bettor Jon (Buckets) Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. He went an astounding 50-25-1 on Premier League predictions in 2022 for a profit of more than $1,800 for $100 bettors.
In addition, he nailed all three wagers in Tuesday's match between the Kiwis and the Americans: USWNT to win, Over 2.5 goals and USWNT Team Total Over 1.5 goals.
Now, Eimer has broken down the USWNT vs. New Zealand match from every angle and just locked in his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for New Zealand vs. USWNT:
- USWNT vs. New Zealand spread: USWNT -1.5 (+105)
- USWNT vs. New Zealand over/under: 3.5 goals
- USWNT vs. New Zealand money line: USWNT -5000; New Zealand +4000; Draw +1000
- USA: Alex Morgan ranks fifth in USWNT history with 120 goals
- NZL: The Football Ferns have scored only once over their last four matches
- USWNT vs. New Zealand picks: See picks here
Why you should back USA
The Americans entered the two-match series against the Football Ferns in unusually poor form. The USWNT had lost three of its last four matches, including a three-match losing streak that was the team's first since 1993. The streak also included a 2-1 home loss to Germany which was the team's first home defeat in more than five years.
But the United States dominated Tuesday's match from the opening whistle. Even though the Americans did not score in the first half, they owned 74% of the possession and outshot New Zealand 15-2 (including 7-1 shots on goal) for the game. The win pushed the USWNT's record over the Football Ferns to 18-1-1.
Why you should back New Zealand
Meanwhile, New Zealand has a world class defender in Ali Riley. The U.S.-born Riley has made 148 appearances for the national team and has served as the team captain since 2017. She has played in four Olympic Games (2008, '12, '16 and '20) and four FIFA Women's World Cup appearances and also captains Angel City FC of the NWSL.
On Tuesday, Riley moved from her traditional fullback spot to centerback for a New Zealand side that was missing key players. Despite having players out of position, the Football Ferns kept the United States scoreless in the first half before succumbing to the Americans' adjustments in the second half.
How to make USWNT vs. New Zealand picks
Eimer has analyzed USWNT vs. New Zealand and has identified a confident pick for Friday's international friendly. He has identified several factors why this wager will cash. Eimer is only sharing his pick and analysis at SportsLine.
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