The 2024 Summer Olympics is taking place and women’s soccer has garnered significant attention. The US women’s national soccer team (USWNT) has advanced to the quarterfinals, ranking second on the board at +160 for overall victory. Their journey to the quarterfinals involved victories against Zambia, Germany and Australia. Spain currently leads the board at +150, having secured its place in the quarterfinals after defeating Japan, Nigeria and Brazil.
Newly appointed Team USA coach, Emma Hayes made noteworthy decisions for her inaugural major tournament, notably leaving out veteran player, Alex Morgan, from the 18-member squad. Her selection included eight players from the 2021 Olympics team, 10 from the preceding summer’s World Cup squad, along with four fresh faces with no experience in major tournaments. Hayes’ focus on youth has lowered the average age of the team to 26.8, compared to the 30.8 average at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
For Spain’s team, the games hold additional significance as it marks a year since their World Cup victory. The loom of an additional gold in Paris mimics their victory in Australia in 2023, which in turn boosts theirly betting odds. The DraftKings Sportsbook has set the odds for Spain leading at +150 (a $10 bet wins $25 total), followed by the USA at +160 (a $10 bet wins $26 total).
FOX Sports soccer analyst, Laken Litman, wrote about Hayes and her recent changes to the USWNT. Being her first major tournament as head coach, Litman notes that this is a momentous opportunity for Hayes. The article also theorizes that by focusing on younger players, Hayes is initiating a “youth movement” in the squad.
The remaining odds for other countries are ranked as follows: France: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total), Germany: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total), Japan: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total), Canada: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total), Brazil: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total), and Colombia: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total). These odds can be accessed on DraftKings Sportsbook and are as of August 2, 2024.
Soccer enthusiasts who want to stay updated with the games can acquire personalized daily newsletters from their FOX Sports accounts. Following preferred leagues, teams, and players will provide specific information about the Women’s Olympic Tournament.
