Henry Roldán
Starting on July 20, the highly anticipated FIFA Women’s World Cup will kick off in Australia and New Zealand, and JefeBet has got you covered with all the insider tips and predictions you need to know. Let’s start with a quick rundown of Group A: New Zealand, Norway, the Philippines, and Switzerland. We’ve got our eye on some exciting matches ahead, and we can’t wait to share our expert opinions with you. Plus, have you heard about the amazing welcome bonus that Codere has waiting for you? It’s the perfect complement to your best bets.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Group A
Philippines
- FIFA Ranking Position: 46.
- How did The Philippines qualify for the World Cup: Semifinalist of the Asian Cup 2022.
- Previous World Cup participations: Debut.
- Odds to win the World Cup: +49900.
The Philippines are up against some tough competition in their debut at the World Cup. They’ll be facing a very important Norway team and battling it out with two equally strong teams, the host country New Zealand and dangerous Switzerland, for the second spot.
Under the leadership of Alen Stajcic, the Philippines has emerged as one of the biggest surprises in Asian soccer in recent years. They even came very close to making it to the semifinals of the Asia Cup in their last appearance and have already earned a spot in the second round of qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
New Zealand
- FIFA Ranking Position: 26.
- How did New Zeland qualify for the World Cup: Host country.
- Previous World Cup participations: 5.
- Odds to win the World Cup: +14900.
While many are hoping that New Zealand will step up their game as the host country, the projections for this group are not very encouraging. In fact, they haven’t won a single one of their last 10 friendly matches, with nine losses and only one draw.
To turn this situation around, coach Jitka Klimková is relying on a mix of youth and experience, including team captain Ali Riley, to make a positive impact. However, it’s worth noting that in their last four World Cup appearances, New Zealand has always finished fourth in the group.
Norway
- FIFA Ranking Position: 12
- How did Norway qualify the World Cup: Group F Winner [Eliminatorias UEFA].
- Previous World Cup participations: 8.
- Odds to win the World Cup: +3900.
Norway isn’t just the favorite to lead Group A, they’re also among the top 10 nations with a chance of winning the World Cup according to leading bookmakers.
Despite their disappointing performance in the Euro Cup, failing to advance past the group stage, the Nordic team boasts some of the most talented players in the tournament. They’ve got two of the best forwards in the world with Ada Hegerberg and Caroline Graham, as well as Chelsea star Guro Reiten.
Switzerland
- FIFA Ranking Position: 20.
- How did Switzerland qualify for the World Cup: Winner of the European playoffs match
- Previous World Cup participations: 1.
- Odds to win the World Cup: +34900.
While they might not be as favored as Norway, Switzerland is still seen as the second team most likely to make it to the next stage after securing their spot in the World Cup by beating Wales in the European playoffs.
Despite facing tough competition in their qualifying group, which included Italy and Romania, the Swiss team showed a never-say-die attitude and managed to pull off several important wins in the final minutes of play. This kind of resilience will definitely serve them well in this tournament, especially as they aim to advance in a relatively manageable group.
El Jefe’s Prediction on Women’s World Cup Group A
There shouldn’t be any surprises in Group A, at least when it comes to the top spot. Despite their disappointing performance in the previous Euro Cup, let’s not forget that Norway already has experience winning a World Cup back in 1995, and they are clearly superior to their rivals in this group.
However, things are less clear when it comes to second place. While the Philippines shouldn’t pose much of a challenge, both New Zealand, spurred on by their fans, and the impressive Switzerland, who know how to turn the tide in a game, could make things interesting. In the end, Switzerland’s European experience will likely give them the edge to secure that coveted second spot.
Group winner: Norway.
Second place: Switzerland.
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