USA vs Vietnam prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for USWNT in Women's World Cup group stage
The United States will ease into the 2023 Women's World Cup with the lowest-rated Group E opponent, taking on 32nd-ranked Vietnam to open their tournament action.
Kicking off in New Zealand on Saturday afternoon (Friday night in the USA), Vlatko Andonovski's side will hope to put forth a quality effort to set them up best for higher profile games against Portugal and the Netherlands.
Andonovski believes that the world is catching up to the top sides, saying that Vietnam is amongst the echelon of teams improving its talent pool to where blowouts are no longer a part of World Cup lore. "The 8-0 games are gone," Andonovski said after securing a 2-0 victory over Wales in their lone sendoff friendly.
The United States women have only failed to top a World Cup group once in their eight appearances at the tournament all-time, and will aim to do so again as they gun for a third straight FIFA championship, something no team has ever done.
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Vlatko finishes with a fascinating quote: "We confirmed today something we'd known for years. We always hear that the world is catching up. The top 10 teams have always been there. The countries that are catching up are Wales, Zambia, etc. The 8-0 games are gone." #USWNT
The #USWNT will have their 2023 #FIFAWWC group stage opener officiated by a Moroccan refereeing crew, led by Bouchra Karboubi.She was the first female official to referee an Arab men's final, taking charge of the Moroccan Throne Cup last year. https://t.co/g0WPAfDN8c
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The United States is an utterly overwhelming favorite in this match, with a gargantuan 5.5 goal handicap (spread). This likely stems from memory of
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