USA vs Netherlands prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for Women's World Cup 2023 group-stage match
The Netherlands will seek revenge as they take on the United States in a pivotal Group E match at the 2023 Women's World Cup in Wellington, New Zealand.
Four years ago in Lyon, the United States topped the Dutch 2-0 to win the 2019 final through goals by Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle.
With a rematch on hand, the two sides sit in largely different situations. The Netherlands sport many of the same stars that played in that final four years ago, with the spine of the team mostly intact. Meanwhile, the United States have ushered in a completely new backbone of youth, with most of the team from that trophy-winning squad on its way out.
Yet it's the retooled U.S. that remains alone atop the FIFA rankings, while the Dutch have dropped two spots since then, from seventh to ninth. So, while they seek revenge, the U.S. will continue a push towards an historic three-peat, not haunted by ghosts of the past.
Recap the 3-0 win for the USA over Vietnam in their Women's World Cup opener
As overall top tournament favorites and ranked No. 1 in the world by FIFA, the United States are understandably going to be favorites in nearly all single matches throughout this tournament unless they are devastated by injuries or put forth a string of poor performances.
They are indeed favorites here, but not nearly to the level we've seen them labeled as of late, owing to the top European talent in this Netherlands squad.
Goals are thought to be at a premium here, as both teams earned shutout victories in their opening matches, and neither unleashed an onslaught of goals up front.
United States
USA head coach Vlatko Andonovski made two tweaks to his strongest lineup against Vietnam, with Rose Lavelle coming off the bench and Julie Ertz slotted into
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