The Women’s World Cup is just around the corner, but who are the favourites to win? As it stands, the USA Women’s National Team (USWNT) is tipped to bag the win this summer after they easily qualified in a 5-0 victory over Jamaica.
With betting, you’re likely to get more for your money with one of the teams lower down the table. A shock victory could be around the corner, so it’s worth looking at the full odds to decide where to place your bets.
Let’s dive into the Women’s World Cup odds and see who has the best chance at this tournament, both in the group stages and outright.
Women’s World Cup Odds
There are several ways to bet on the Women’s World Cup odds; read the section below to learn more about betting formats. Most people like to bet on World Cup competitions outright. This means betting on who wins the final.
The majority of odds have the USWNT tipped to win at a rate of roughly 3/1. The USA has historically dominated in women’s football, even winning the very first tournament in 1991.
Second in the runnings is England, firm favourites after securing victory at the 2022 Euros. It could be a heated battle between the Brits and the Americans in the final this summer to show who’s better once and for all.
Other European nations, including France and Spain, also have good odds. In the last Women’s World Cup final in 2019, host nation France battled it out with the USA but despairingly found themselves losing 1-2 by the 90th minute.
Meanwhile, Canada, Brazil, Japan, and other nations are battling it out in the middle of the table, with many bets placing these countries at somewhere around the 30/1 mark.
It’s worth looking at the group stages to see who has a fighting chance. The USA has a pretty easy ride through the round, with a draw that includes mid-table Netherlands and bottom-ranked Vietnam.
Meanwhile, Australia is much more likely to suffer. The Matildas have struggled lately and may find themselves clawing against Canada for the top spot of Group B. If they manage to pass, they’ll likely come up against England as the winners of Group D, and that poses a huge threat.
How Likely Is New Zealand to Win the World Cup?
New Zealand and Australia are co-hosting this World Cup, but only one of the host nations got a lucky draw in the group stages. New Zealand comes up against Norway, the Philippines, and Switzerland as their first opponents, giving them overall odds to win the World Cup of roughly 60/1.
Overall, New Zealand’s Women’s World Cup odds put them somewhere in the middle of the table, which means hopefuls could see a fantastic return on their bets if they decide to risk it.
At the very least, NZ could make it out of the group and into the round of 16, perhaps progressing even further in the tournament if they’re lucky.
What Are the Formats for Football Odds?
Women’s World Cup odds can be shown in several ways. In New Zealand, you’re most likely to see the British fractional format. For example, 3/1 odds mean that for every $1 you bet, you will receive $3 if you win.
Alternatively, you might see decimals. 3/1 odds would be shown as 3.00 in the decimal system.
There are also different types of bets you can put on while watching the tournament this summer. Here are some of the options:
- Outright: Betting on the overall winner of the competition and backing your favourites.
- Each way odds: More commonly used in horse racing, EW betting lets you bet on the finishing ‘places’ of a tournament. In other words, you can also bet on who comes 2nd and still get a pay-out.
- Accumulator: Making several bets on a match and receiving a payout if all of your predictions take place. This can include bookings, goals, and assists.
- Double or treble: Making multiple bets at one time on one or more matches. You only get a payout if all your bets are correct.
When Is the Women’s World Cup?
The Women’s World Cup will take place this summer in 2023, hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The ninth tournament kicks off on the 20th of July, with both host nations placing in the first couple of matches.
The group stage goes on until the 5th of August, when the round of 16 begins. Here are some other dates to note:
- Quarter Final: 11th August
- Semi-Final: 15th August
- Final: 20th August
32 nations are taking part in the competition. Australia and New Zealand qualified automatically as the hosts, but they still have pretty good Women’s World Cup odds.
Who to Bet on in the Women’s World Cup
If you want to place bets on the Women’s World Cup, the USA is the safest option as the clear favourites of the tournament, but there are plenty of other teams you could take a risk on. Meanwhile, the highest Women’s World Cup odds are awarded to Vietnam, with approximately 500/1.
On the 20th of August, all bets will be paid out as the final winner is revealed. Learn about all the top betting odds here to stay up-to-date on the Women’s World Cup.
FAQs
The USA national team has the best Women’s World Cup odds, with most bookies predicting 3/1. Other potential favourites include England, Spain, and Germany, with France also in the running. It’s impossible to say who will win the final this summer, but the USWNT has a brilliant chance to maintain its era of domination in the international game.
The tournament is not complete yet, with two teams still to qualify for the group stages. Playoffs will take place at the end of February. Two of the following teams will qualify: Portugal, Cameroon, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Paraguay, Papua New Guinea, and Panama. None of these teams has great odds for the competition, but there could still be some shock upsets in the early matches.
Brazil have won the most World Cup titles in the men’s game, while Team USA has claimed the most victories in the women’s. It’s no surprise that USWNT is again favourites with the best Wormen’s World Cup odds for 2023. Germany also has 2 wins and has relatively good odds for this tournament.
