First place in Group A will be on the line when Switzerland take on co-hosts New Zealand on Sunday in the final group-stage match of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup for both sides. Each club won its tournament opener, but Switzerland battled Norway to a 0-0 draw in their second contest while New Zealand dropped a 1-0 decision to the Philippines, putting the Swiss at the top of the group by one point. The Ferns won two of their three previous meetings with La Nati, all of which took place in the Cyprus Women's Cup.
Kickoff at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand is set for 3 a.m. ET. The Swiss are +109 favorites (risk $100 to win $109) in the latest Switzerland vs. New Zealand odds by Caesars Sportsbook, while the Kiwis are +265 underdogs. A draw is priced at +210 and the over/under for total goals scored is 1.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here.)
Before you bet on the New Zealand vs. Switzerland or make any other FIFA Women's World Cup predictions, you need to see what SportsLine's soccer expert Brandt Sutton has to say.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for nearly five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
He finished 2022 as SportsLine's top soccer expert with a 165-130-2 mark, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 players. He also entered the weekend on an 11-6 roll on all soccer picks, returning +332 during that span.
Sutton knows Switzerland are riding a three-game unbeaten streak across all competitions during which they have not allowed a goal. The Swiss hope to advance to the knockout stage for the second time after doing so in their Women's World Cup debut in 2015. The expert also is aware that New Zealand are seeking their first trip to the Round of 16 after failing to get past the group stage in each of their first five WWC appearances. The Kiwis' victory against Norway in their opener was their first after experiencing 12 losses and three draws over their first 15 World Cup matches.
Sutton has taken an in-depth look at the Switzerland vs. New Zealand showdown and is leaning Under on the goal total. He also has locked in a CONFIDENT best bet while offering a full breakdown of this FIFA Women's World Cup matchup! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.
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