Top 3 favorites of FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-finals 2023

Welcome to the thrilling stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, where the competition has reached its quarter-final phase, bringing us closer to crowning the next champions of women’s football. The excitement and anticipation are at an all-time high as the world’s finest teams continue to showcase their prowess on the global stage. In this article, we delve into the top three favorites of the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-finals, exploring the strengths, strategies, and key players that have propelled these teams to the forefront of the tournament. Which teams will keep up their impressive performance and see this competition out to the end? Keep reading to find out.

2023 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals draw

Date: Friday, 11th August 2023

QF1

• Match: Spain vs Netherlands

• Venue: Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand.

• Time: 8:30 UTC

QF2

• Match: Japan vs Sweden

• Venue: Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand

• Time: 02:00 UTC

Date: Saturday, 12th August 2023

QF3

• Match: Australia vs France

• Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• Time: 08:00 UTC

QF4

• Match: England vs Colombia

• Venue: Stadium Australia, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

• Time: 12:30 UTC

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Top favorites for Women’s World Cup quarter-finals 2023

Japan

Japan is the real deal; there’s no arguing that. “Project Blue Lock” is well on its course to glory, and they keep proving doubters wrong, game after game. Japan dominated the group stage, scoring the most goals on the same team and finishing with a clean sheet. They have maintained that energy in the knockouts as well. Japan was up against Norway in the round of sixteen, and they eased past the Norwegians. The Japanese won by three goals to one, conceding their first goal of the tournament. They face a massive test in Sweden in the quarter-finals, however.

Spain

Spain might not have been one of the stand-outs in the group stage, but they have now announced themselves. La Roja finished the group stage second with 7 points behind Japan. There’s not much they could do considering Japan’s exertion of dominance in the group stage. However, they started their knockout conquest in style when they went against Switzerland. They edged Switzerland by five goals to one as they embarrassingly sent the Swiss packing. Spain, nonetheless, will face a big test when they play the Netherlands in the quarte-finals.

Australia

Co-host of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Australia is slowly emerging as a contender to win it all. They have a good history in this competition, making the quarterfinals in four of their last five appearances. They were not exactly dominant in the group stage, but the way they simply defeated Denmark in the round of sixteen can’t be overlooked. Australia has the home crowd behind them, and the return of their star forward Sam Kerr is another boost for them ahead of the quarter-finals. Australia will play their biggest match of the tournament when they face France in the quarter-finals.

Netherlands

In this tournament, the Netherlands has performed better than expected. Initial predictions had them placing second in their group, containing the reigning world champions United States. To finish first in the group, they defeated Portugal and Vietnam and drew with the United States. The Netherlands advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the second time since 2019 with an easy 2-0 victory against surprise knockout contenders South Africa.

Top predictions for FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-finals 2023

Spain Vs Netherlands

Spain has announced itself in this tournament but faces a formidable opponent in the Netherlands. Netherlands finished top of Group E and eased past South Africa by two goals to nil in the round of sixteen. The Netherlands has a solid defense compared to Spain, while both teams are blessed on the attack. This will be a close game, but we will be backing the underdog Netherlands to defeat Spain.

Pick: Netherlands to win

Odd: 3.98

Japan Vs Sweden

Japan is the clear favorite in this competition. In their most game, they easily defeated Norway 3-1 to book their spot in the quarter-finals. On the other hand, Sweden defeated the United States in the round of 16, eliminating the reigning champions by penalties. Japan will not allow the game to get to penalties; they are quick and decisive. This is why we are backing Japan to send the Swedes home.

Pick: Japan to win

Odd: 2.22

The Women’s world cup promises to deliver on the excitement and nerve-wracking football moments. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions, with teams securing progress to the next round while others are sent packing. It doesn’t stop there; you can be rewarded for your passion by taking heed of our predictions. For more women’s world cup games preview and predictions, follow FBR.