Women’s Olympic soccer tournament, preliminary round, Sunday, 28.07.2024 at 21:00
It was a more than successful start for the German women’s soccer team at the 2024 Olympic Games! After their 3-0 win over Australia, however, they know what an unpleasant opponent awaits them.
One against whom they have only won five out of 37 head-to-head matches! So in my USA Germany betting tip, I’ll tell you why the Americans are favored and why I’m also betting on the “double chance 1X” at under 3.5 goals.
“You only have to look at our group. There’s no big celebrations and trallala now. The next game is against the USA, that’s another matter.” Harsh words after a 3:0 win in the Olympic opener!
Alexandra Popp was quick to classify the clear victory against Australia correctly, it was the desired result, no more and no less. Lots of long balls, a few missed chances, the German girls didn’t want to accept too much praise in the end
Australia, who finished fourth at the last World Cup, never really had a chance to win. A team like that has to be completely taken out of the game first.
The Germans, who won the gold medal at their last Olympic Games in 2016 and have also won bronze three times, know exactly what their next opponents have in store
The USA is a nation that is not at all popular to play against. The two teams have met 37 times, with Germany winning just five! Of course, there have also been numerous duels at the very important level.
For example: At the 2004 Olympics in Athens, they lost 2:1 after extra time and finished third. Of the four duels at the World Championships, one went to black, red and gold, with the last being a 2-0 defeat in 2015.
In 2022, Germany and the USA met in two test matches, both of which resulted in a 2-1 win. So it could well be very close, but if it really comes down to it, the Americans usually have the edge
Germany, of course, are by no means having a weak year, having suffered two defeats. The 3-0 win against Australia, which should also be discussed, was only the third result without conceding a goal.
Alexandra Popp and Co. were practically preparing for the next game as soon as the final whistle blew; everyone knows about the few victories against the USA. Word has gotten around to our bookmakers that this is simply the opponent to fear
The average odds give us values of 3.30 to 2.15, from a German perspective. By the way, if you place your single bet at Betano, you can secure the Betano promotion code directly.
Team USA started just as successfully as Germany in these Olympic Games, celebrating a clear 3:0 against Zambia. The victory was clear early on, and the result held long before the change of ends
Two goals from Swanson, one from Rodman, especially the goals for 2:0 and 3:0 in the 45th and 25th minutes, put their opponents to the sword. In the end, the USA were content with that 3:0, the result could have been several goals higher.
After just over half an hour, their opponents were down to just ten players and from then on nothing was really on fire. Of course, the Americans know that: Zambia were the underdogs in the group, Germany will be a completely different proposition
It was a result that fitted perfectly into the current year’s series. The USA have conceded just one defeat in 2024, and you could almost say it was “planned”.
There had been a 2-0 defeat to Mexico at the Gold Cup, but that was in the last group game and no longer mattered. Against Canada, it’s a real luxury problem, there was a draw twice this year followed by a victory on penalties
The German national team got off to a great start at the Olympic Games. But: I can say the same about the USA! Both group favorites put in commanding performances.
Now it’s a question of who is individually stronger. Unfortunately, from a German perspective, my choice is the Americans. Their 2024 was unbelievably dominant, and the quality of the individual players is also slightly higher.
And then there’s also the fact that the direct comparison clearly favors Team USA. Since Germany hardly ever wins against this nation, I’ve decided on the following bet:
The USA will score a maximum of three goals
