Canada vs Ireland prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for Women's World Cup 2023 group stage fixture
Two defensive-minded sides will battle for a key three points as Canada meet Republic of Ireland in a decisive Group B match at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
With Australia in pole position atop the group after beating Ireland 1-0 in their opener, these two are likely jockeying for the other qualifying position – and this game will be a huge part of a potential pathway to the knockout stage.
Canada slumped to a disappointing scoreless draw with Nigeria in their group stage opener, with legendary striker Christine Sinclair seeing a penalty saved amid a blemished performance. Yet Canada will know that a win here would see them right back in the mix for a spot in the knockout stage despite the early slip.
Ireland, in their first-ever World Cup appearance, have a lot of work to do if they wish to find a spot in the Round of 16, and this game is essentially a must-win in that regard.
The race for the Golden Boot at Women's World Cup 2023
Canada are favorites to win this group stage match, but the Republic of Ireland remains in the hunt for a result. They are around 3/1 to secure a draw and 5/1 to pick up an upset victory over a Canada side that struggled up front in their opener.
Goals are expected to be at a premium here, with the 'under' favored and both teams not expected to find the back of the net.
Canada
Jessie Fleming surprisingly missed Canada's opener against Nigeria with a knock picked up in training, and her absence as the team's penalty taker was notable as Christine Sinclair missed from the spot. The game's all-time leading international goal scorer is giving it one more go at the Women's World Cup at the age of 40, but it remains to be seen if Sinclair will be fit to start after playing 71 minutes against
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