Argentina vs South Africa Pick – FIFA Women’s World Cup Predictions & Odds 7/27/23
South Africa vs Argentina
2023-07-27 20:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Argentina +105 / South Africa +275 -- Over/Under: 2.5
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Argentina and South Africa face off on Thursday in a Group G FIFA Women’s World Cup Soccer showdown at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Argentina vs South Africa Odds
Argentina is the favorite sitting at +105 while South Africa is the underdog sitting at +290. The total sits at 2.5 goals with the over paying out at +145.
Argentina Betting Preview
Argentina currently sits tied for third place Group G not having picked up any points in the first game. Argentina faced off against Italy in the first game of the World Cup and they were defeated 1-0. Argentina had 47 percent of the possesion but only had one shot on target. The one goal they gave up was in the 87th minute. Argentina is expected to start a similar line that they did in the first game, but they could have some yellow card issues here. If Miriam Mayorga, Eliana Stabile, Florencia Bonsegundo, or Mariana Larroquette pick up a red card here, they are going to be suspended for hte next game. Vanina Correa is going to get the start here, and they are going to need her to be lights out in goal.
South Africa Betting Preview
On the other side of this matchup is South Africa who also sit tied for 3rd place in the group having picked up zero points. South Africa faced off against Sweden in the first game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and they were defeated 2-1. Hidah Magaia opened up the scoring in the 48th minute and South Africa looked to be in good shape. The defense had some lapses in the second half, including giving up a goal in the 90th minute that cost them the game. South Africa had four shots on target, but only 41 percent of the possession. Magaia was hurt in the first game but it looks like she’s going to e healthy enough to start here.
Shane’s Free Pick
As long as Magaia is healthy here, South Africa is going to get the job done. She scored the first goal for South Korea and she’s going to find success here again. I also expect their defense isn’t going to show the holes like they did in the second half of the first game and that is going to be the difference here. Back South Africa to get the job done.
