The 2023 World Cup is underway for both Zambia and Japan in Group C when they square off Saturday morning at 3 a.m. ET. Japan is suiting up for their ninth World Cup appearance. In their last international friendly, Japan defeated Panama 5-0. On the other side, Zambia is making its first-ever World Cup trip. They scored eight goals over their last three international matchups. 

Kickoff is at 3 a.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Japan as the -360 favorites (risk $360 to win $100) in the latest Zambia vs Japan odds, with Zambia listed as +800 underdogs. A draw is priced at +450, and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here.)

Before you bet on Zambia vs Japan or make any other 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup predictions, you must 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 was SportsLine's top soccer expert in 2022 with a 165-130-2 mark, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 players. He was also a profitable 24-19 on MLS picks. 

Sutton knows Japan is the only Asian country to play in all nine World Cups. They aren't afraid of the bright lights and will be prepared. Japan has won two of its past three international games heading into this contest. Likewise, Zambia topped Germany 3-2 on July 7 in the final tune-up before the World Cup.

For Saturday's Women's World Cup match, Sutton has taken an in-depth look at Zambia vs Japan matchup and locked in a CONFIDENT best bet! He also has a full breakdown of this match. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own. 

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