Teams looking to register their first-ever Women’s World Cup point meet when Portugal faces Vietnam at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Thursday in New Zealand. After giving up a quick goal in the 13th minute on Sunday, the Portuguese stymied the Netherlands the rest of the way in a 1-0 loss to the tournament heavyweight. Vietnam also showed vast improvement in a 3-0 loss to the defending champion United States. Just eight days earlier, the Vietnamese were crushed 9-0 by Spain in an international friendly in New Zealand.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 a.m. ET at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand. Portugal is listed at -1500 (risk $1,500 to win $100) on the money line, while Vietnam is +2900 in the latest Portugal vs. Vietnam odds at Caesars Sportsbook. A draw would return +850, while the over/under for total goals is 3.5. Before making any Vietnam vs. Portugal 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…
