The top half of the World Cup bracket includes three European teams and Japan. Two of those teams meet in the first quarterfinal on the Women’s World Cup Schedule as Spain clash with the Netherlands.
Spain has dominated this matchup in recent years, but the Dutch have the experience with a trip to the WWC final in 2019. To decide which way to go on this match in the Women’s World Cup Picks, let’s dive into the Spain vs Netherlands betting analysis.
By the looks of it, we should be in for one of the better women’s world cup matchups.
Spain vs. Netherlands Information
Spain vs Netherlands
Location of the game: Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 10, 9:00 pm ET.
How to watch: FOX
Recent Scores
Spain beat Group A winner Switzerland 5-1 in the round of 16 and didn’t allow a goal to the Swiss as they scored an own goal. In group play, they beat Zambia 5-0 and Costa Rica 3-0 while losing to Japan 4-0.
The Netherlands beat South Africa 2-0 in the round of 16. They won their group with a 7-0 win over Vietnam after drawing 1-1 against the USA and beating Portugal 1-0. The Dutch winning the group went against women’s world cup odds as the US were favored.
Spain vs. Netherlands Betting Analysis
Spain are Flying High
The Spaniards crushed Switzerland 5-1 in the round of 16 game, and even the goal they allowed was scored by Spain. They have posted shutouts in six of their last eight games while also scoring at least twice in 11 of the last 12 games. Jennifer Hermoso, Aitana Bonmati, and Alba Redondo all have three goals in the World Cup.
Spain’s offense has controlled games so far, with 77% of the possession against Japan and 70% against the Swiss. They had 26 shots in the last game and ten against Japan, but they didn’t finish against the Japanese. With six wins in their last seven games against European competition, Spain has high confidence heading into this women’s world cup matchup.
Netherlands Get Defensive
The main reason the Netherlands came out on top of Group E in the women’s world cup standings is their defense. They have allowed just one goal so far in four games in this tournament, and that was a goal against the US on a corner kick. They will have their hands full, though, with a Spanish team that leads the World Cup in shots and is the only team with more than 100.
Offensively, Jill Roord leads the way with four goals, the second most in the tournament. She has scored their first goal in two straight games, and Esmee Brugts has a pair of goals as well.
Updates
Ivana Andres has been out injured for Spain, but they are hoping she can return for this game.
Dutch midfielder Danielle van de Donk is suspended on yellow cards, which impacts the Spain vs Netherlands betting analysis.
Spain vs. Netherlands Betting Preview
Moneyline: Spain are favored here at -120 on the 90-minute moneyline and -180 to qualify for the semifinals. The Dutch are +340 to win the game in 90 minutes and +140 to qualify. A 90-minute draw is +240.
Over/Under: The over 2.5 goals is +110, and under 2.5 goals is -150.
Spain vs. Netherlands Betting Prediction
- After looking at Spain vs Netherlands betting analysis, the bet here is to take Spain to win.
They are playing much better on offense, and as long as they don’t have a major letdown like they did against Japan, they should win this game 2-1 or maybe even 3-1.
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