Sweden look to complete the group stage with a perfect record when they face Argentina in a Group G matchup at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Wednesday. The Swedes entered the tournament having won just one of their previous four contests but edged South Africa 2-1 in their opener before rolling past Italy 5-0. Meanwhile, Argentina continue the quest for their first victory in their four Women’s World Cup appearances as they have suffered eight losses and played to three draws, including one against South Africa in their last outing.
Kickoff at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand is set for 3 a.m. ET. The Swedes are the -170 favorites (risk $170 to win $100) in the latest Sweden vs. Argentina odds, while the Argentinians are +470 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +270, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Argentina vs. Sweden picks, be sure to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon Eimer is saying.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. Since the end of last year’s Men’s World Cup, he has been red-hot, going 167-149-8 for a profit of $2,787 for $100 bettors. Anyone following him is way up.
Now, Eimer has taken an in-depth look at Sweden vs. Argentina match and just locked in his picks and Women’s World Cup predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines for Argentina vs. Sweden:
- Sweden vs. Argentina money line: Sweden -170, Argentina +470, Draw +270
- Sweden vs. Argentina over/under: 2.5 goals
- Sweden vs. Argentina spread: Sweden -0.5 (-170)
- SWE: Sweden have reached the knockout stage in eight of the nine Women’s World Cups
- ARG: Argentina have lost just one of their last eight matches across all competitions
- Sweden vs. Argentina: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Sweden
The Swedes have demonstrated their offensive ability of late, scoring at least three goals in six of their last 11 matches across all competitions. The squad has produced a total of 28 goals over that stretch, with eight players converting at least twice. Fridolina Rolfo and Stina Blackstenius lead Sweden with five goals apiece in that span, while defender Amanda Ilestedt has registered four.
The 29-year-old Rolfo enters the group stage finale against Argentina with a three-game scoring streak as she tallied in an international friendly versus Norway before converting in each of Sweden’s first two Women’s World Cup fixtures. Ilestedt is the club’s leading scorer in the tournament with three goals after recording a brace versus Italy. Blackstenius, who also converted against the Italians, scored twice in the 2019 Women’s World Cup and helped the Swedes to the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a team-high five goals. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Argentina
The Argentinians staged an impressive late rally in their last match to keep alive their faint chances of reaching the knockout round. After the team fell behind 2-0 against South Africa, defender Sophia Braun converted in the 74th minute to halve the deficit. The goal was the second in four matches for the 23-year-old defender, who also scored on Apr. 9 in a friendly versus Venezuela.
Five minutes later, midfielder Romina Nunez found the back of the net to level the match and earn Argentina a point. The club continued its solid play in 2023 with the comeback as it has recorded five victories and a pair of draws over its seven fixtures. The Argentinians have posted five clean sheets and outscored their opponents 17-4 during that span. See which team to pick here.
How to make Argentina vs. Sweden picks
Eimer has broken down the Sweden vs. Argentina match from every angle and is leaning Over on the goal total. He has locked in a pair of confident best bets that pay plus-money, while also offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So where does all the betting value lie for Sweden vs. Argentina on Wednesday? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Argentina vs. Sweden have all the value, all from the expert who is up almost 28 units on his soccer picks since last year’s Men’s World Cup, and find out.