Matildas v Ireland betting tips – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Matildas v Ireland predictions & best bets

Matildas v Ireland Women’s World Cup preview

The Matildas kick off their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign this Thursday night in Sydney as red-hot favourites to beat Ireland in the opening game of Group B.

The top soccer betting sites have the host nation pegged at $1.30 to salute in front of a capacity crowd at Stadium Australia, with the Irish at double-figure odds to spring an upset.

However, the Girls in Green are not entirely without hope, having defeated the Aussies 3-2 in Dublin back in September 2021; however, a standalone friendly and a World Cup tie are different beasts altogether.

The Matildas sit on the sixth line of outright betting, paying around $12 with the best Women’s World Cup bookmakers, and they will be eager to stake their claim as serious contenders.

Tony Gustavsson’s team is led by superstar striker Sam Kerr, who enters the tournament off another stellar campaign with Chelsea in the Women’s Super League.

Kerr is one of the top candidates in Golden Boot betting, where she is a $12 chance with BetOnline – solid value for a top-tier talent with 63 international goals to her name.

However, you can guarantee lower-ranked teams such as Ireland will do everything in their power to quell the Aussie skipper’s influence, and that could open up opportunities for other players to score.

Mary Fowler was one of Australia’s shining lights at the Tokyo Olympics, bursting onto the scene as a teenager blessed with raw pace and sharp feet.

Now 20 years of age and plying her trade at Manchester City, she is the next big thing for the Matildas and already has 10 goals from 37 international appearances.

With Kerr likely to cop a lot of attention from the Irish defence, Fowler could be the one to do the damage.

The $5.50 for Fowler to opening the scoring is tempting, but the anytime goalscorer option at $2.55 is your best bet.

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