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The Scout: Women’s World Cup Matchday 1, 20 July

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Group A – New Zealand v Norway

Co-hosts New Zealand have yet to win a Women’s World Cup match in 15 outings and will find it difficult against their opponents. Norway are ranked 12th in the world, boasting a wealth of talent in attack with Ada Hegerberg, Caroline Hansen, and Frida Maanum all capable of finding the net.

The Kiwis will rely on the likes of captain Ali Riley to keep things tight at the back, while forward Hannah Wilkinson is their best outlet in the attacking third. However, chances will be few and far between for them in front of a packed crowd at Eden Park

WIN Norway @ $1.30*

Group B – Australia v Republic of Ireland

There is an element of expectation surrounding Australia, with over 75,000 supporters to attend their Group B opener against the Republic of Ireland today. They come into the game firing after a strong win over France last week, and Sam Kerr is guaranteed to be a handful for any defence.

Key Irish midfielder Denise O’Sullivan was taken to hospital with a leg injury sustained in the abandoned warm up game with Colombia, but she has been declared fit to play. Coach Vera Pauw favours a very defensive setup, meaning the Irish don’t score many goals, and falling behind to the Matildas would make it very difficult to claim anything from the contest.

WIN Australia @ $1.30*

Multi

  1. Ada Hegerberg – to score
  2. New Zealand v Norway – Over 2.5 Total Goals
  3. Total Goals by Republic of Ireland – under 0.5

    @ $3.57*

*Odds correct as at 9am, 20th July 2023.

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