2024 Olympic Women’s Soccer: USA vs. Japan Odds, Predictions & Picks

Saturday's encounter between USA. and Japan will be the first set of the quarterfinals in the 2024 Summer Olympics, with the winner facing either Canada or Germany in the semifinals. These two nations have clashed 11 times since 2011, and the USWNT are undefeated in that span which includes eight victories. The weekend's skirmish will occur at Parc des Princes in Paris, home to PSG.

USA wrapped up Group B by defeating Australia 2-1 on Wednesday. The win produced a perfect group stage for the Americans securing maximum points in each contest. Trinity Rodman in the 43rd minute and Korbin Albert in the 77th were the goal scorers to hit the score sheet.

Meanwhile, Japan stayed alive in the summer games handing Nigeria a 3-1 defeat on Tuesday. The win secured a second-place finish for Japan in the group phase, gaining six out of a possible nine points. This will be the fourth time in women’s program history that they will qualify for the knockout phase in the Summer Olympics.

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for USA vs. Japan.

USA vs. Japan Betting Odds for Saturday, August 3

The books have labelled the United States as the favourites to get the better of Japan within the 90 frame. U.S.A. is priced at -133 on the moneyline in regulation, while Japan pulling off the upset is listed at +310. Both nations remained tied after 90 minutes, the draw is inked down at +280.

USA vs. Japan Odds

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USA Preview

Scoring her first international goal for her home nation, Korbin Albert’s marker eventually became the game-winner for the United States victory over Australia. The 20-year-old appeared in 25 minutes of play and was shown a yellow card. She has now represented her country 15 times and plays her club soccer in France for Paris Saint-Germain, picking up three goals in 43 showings.

Bagging her second goal of the 2024 Paris games, Trinity Rodman had another productive display on the pitch. The 22-year-old has now played in over 209 minutes in the tournament and has now hit the back of the net on nine occurrences in 43 international caps dawning the Red, White and Blue.

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Seasoned veteran Mina Tanaka opened her 2024 Olympic Games account getting on the score sheet for the first time. The 30-year-old will have to have the match of her life if Japan have any shot getting past the U.S. The striker currently has 33 goals in 82 international caps for her home nation. Tanaka made an off-season move and once her Olympic journey concludes she will suit up for the Utah Royals of the NWSL.

Third in all-time appearances for Japan’s women’s program, Saki Kumagai is regarded as one of the best players at her position from the Asian Football Confederation. The versatile midfielder and defender has 147 international caps of experience. She currently plays her club soccer with AS Roma in the Serie A Femminile of Italy. During the 2023/24 campaign with Roma, she participated in over 2000 minutes picking up five goals.

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USA vs. Japan - Our Pick 

These two countries are evenly matched when it comes to rosters, performance and current FIFA rankings. It would be no surprise if this fixture goes to extra time or penalties. Japan has looked dangerous at times exposing their opponent's defence with their counterattack. Though U.S.A. might struggle with it at times, their offensive firepower will be the difference maker in this meeting. The American's bench is slightly more lively with depth which could be the final hurdle for the U.S. to get past a quality side like Japan.

• USA vs. Japan pick: USA moneyline 3-way (-133) at BetMGM

 How to Watch USA vs. Japan

• When: Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m ET

• Where: Parc des Princes

• TV: NBC Sports, Peacock

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