The second group game for Australia during these summer Olympics pits Matildas versus African side Zambia on the 28th of July. The match itself is scheduled to be played at Stade de Nice and we are sure that the hosts have prepared a tremendous atmosphere for this match. However, we highly recommend the following Matildas vs Zambia betting tips. Don’t miss out
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Matildas vs Zambia prediction: Easy win for Matildas predicted
Key Stats
- Matildas’ market value is almost 10 times higher than Zambia’s.
- We saw BTTS – No in 10 of Australia’s last 12 games prior to the start of the Olympics.
- Australia lost only one of their last six league games ahead of the Olympics kick-off.
Correct score prediction: Matildas 2-0 Zambia
Matildas beat two of their opponents via a 2-0 score ahead of the Olympics. First, it was the Mexican gals who took a 0-2 beating in an international friendly. Then, China suffered a 2-0 defeat as well. We are sure our Matildas vs Zambia predictions will succeed, as Australia are by far the better of the two teams.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favor Australia
- HOME: 13/25 (1.52) – 65.3%
- DRAW: 19/5 (4.80) – 19.7%
- AWAY: 26/5 (6.20) – 15.0%
*These Matildas vs Zamia odds are subject to change
The expected winners at Stade de Nice on the 28th of July are Matildas. They have a whopping 65.3% win probability ahead of the kick-off at 13/25 (1.52) and we can’t wait to see them perform against Zambia. The visitors, on the other hand, only seem to have a 15.0% shot at the three points.
Last five H2Hs: More matches needed
If you check the graphics below, you might just see some interesting Matildas vs Zambia head-to-heads.
Matildas team news and form: Changes need be made
The below-mentioned players were the ones Australia’s manager used in the opening match against Germany. We expect to see Polinghorne make a debut in the Olympics, as we did see some issues at the back from Australia.
Predicted lineup: Arnold (GK), Carpenter, Catley, Polinghorne, Torpey, Cooney-Cross, Fowler, Raso, Wheeler, Heyman & van Egmond
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Australia Women
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Australia Women
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Germany Women
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Australia Women
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Canada Women
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Australia Women
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China Women
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Zambia team news and form: Zambia showing class
We have to give credit where it’s due – Zambia didn’t do that poorly in their last couple of games. They beat Morocco and didn’t lose against in-form New Zealand in the last international friendly either, which might put our Matildas vs Zambia predictions in jeopardy.
Predicted lineup: Musonda (GK), Mweeba, Tembo, Musesa, Belemu, Banda, Kundanadji, Katondo, Chanda, Chitundu & Banda
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Morocco Women
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Player to watch: Emily van Egmond
Van Egmond is Matildas’ vice-captain. We are sure she will get some minutes against Zambia, despite the fact that the San Diego Wave midfielder hasn’t performed that well recently. She scored only once in 16 league games for her club team.
Second player to watch: Hayley Raso
We had Raso down as the player to watch in our previous Matildas article and she didn’t disappoint. She played well against Germany and we expect to see more of her in the match against Zambia as well.
