Teams looking to move into the driver’s seat in Group G clash when Sweden face off with Italy at the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Saturday. Sweden, who are looking to finish higher than the third-place they earned in France in 2019, opened with a 2-1 victory over South Africa in their first match on Sunday. Italy, who placed seventh in 2019, have finished as high as sixth in 1991. They earned a 1-0 win over Argentina in Monday’s tournament opener. The sides have met 24 times over the years with Sweden holding a 15-4-5 edge.
The match from Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, will begin at 3:30 a.m. ET. Sweden enter as the favorite at -110 (risk $110 to win $100) on the money line. Italy are at +320, while a draw is set at +215 in the latest Sweden vs. Italy odds at Caesars Sportsbook. The over/under for total goals is 2.5. Before making any Italy vs. Sweden picks, check out what SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has to say.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine’s top soccer editor for more than 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…
