England are priced as the favourite to win this clash against the co-hosts, Australia. Our betting expert offers up their three best tips in this battle for a place in the Final.
Australia vs England Betting Tips
- Australia to win @ 9/4 with Bet9ja
- Caitlin Foord to score anytime @ 39/10 with BetKing.
- NG and Under 2.5 goals @ 4/5 with BetKing
Matildas to waltz into the final
Australia find themselves on the edge of history after a nerve-shredding win on penalties against France in the quarter finals. There were a total of seven missed attempts before Cortnee Vine held her nerve to slot home the 20th spot kick of the shoot-out.
Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has only recently become first choice but has certainly made an impact in this, her third World Cup.
The previous two were spent on the bench but the 29-year-old was a key figure as she saved three penalties on her way to the player of the match award. She now stands in the way of the country in which she plays domestically for West Ham.
European champions England have been pretty unconvincing at the tournament so far, a 6-1 thrashing of China aside. The Lionesses’ other two group games against Denmark and Haiti were both 1-0 victories. It took extra time to edge past Nigeria in the quarter finals and they had to come from behind to defeat Colombia 2-1.
Sarina Wiegman has already labelled this as an away game as her side prepare to face a cauldron of noise from a partisan crowd at “Stadium Australia” in Sydney. Expect that home support to carry the Aussies over the line as they have already done twice this tournament. With two wins in this stadium against Ireland and Denmark without conceding a goal.
Australia vs England Predictions Bet 1: Australia to win @ 9/4 with Bet9ja
Foord’s Focus to lead to Australian World Cup fiesta
You could almost hear the collective groan of a nation when it was revealed striker, captain and top goalscorer Sam Kerr would miss the opening games through injury. Many drew a line through Australia’s chance of progressing deep into the tournament they co-hosted.
But the likes of Mary Fowler and Hayley Raso had other ideas. However no player more so though than Caitlin Foord who has illustrated her ability in both finishing and creating chances.
Don’t be put off by the Arsenal star only scoring one goal in this World Cup so far. She is still one of the most lethal strikers in the world.
This Sydney venue will hold fond memories for the 28-year-old with her solitary strike so far coming in her last outing here versus Denmark. After which her teammate Alanna Kennedy reminded everyone that “She’s incredible. She’s one of the best players in the world at the moment.”
Australia vs England Predictions Bet 2: Caitlin Foord to score anytime @ 39/10 with BetKing
Tense Encounter Expected in Battle for Final Spot.
Whatever the sport, whenever Australia and England collide it is a highly anticipated showdown. The history and rivalry between these two nations, known as the “Ashes” in cricket, extend to the football pitch, intensifying the stakes of this encounter.
Both teams will be fueled by the desire to prove their supremacy and earn a pivotal victory to claim a place in the showpiece final all in the midst of an electric atmosphere. As a result, this semi-final promises to be tight and cagey.
The defences of both nations have been tight so far. Australia kept clean sheets in all of their fixtures bar a frantic 3-2 loss to Nigeria in the second group game. While England too have conceded just twice.
Just two of Australia’s last 13 internationals have seen both teams score. Included in that run of games was the last meeting between the two sides. A 2-0 win for Australia in England in April. The Lionesses only defeat in their last 37 internationals.
Australia vs England Predictions Bet 3: NG and Under 2.5 goals @ 4/5 with BetKing
Australia vs England Odds
Odds correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.
- Australia to win @ 9/4 with Bet9ja
- Draw @ 21/10 with Bet9ja
- England to win @ 12/5 with Bet9ja
