Upcoming Olympic 2024: German Women's Soccer Team Experiences Pressure After Suffering a 1-4 Defeat Against the USA
The German women's football squad endured a painful 1:4 loss in the group stage of the 2024 Olympics against the USA, placing pressure on them ahead of their final group B encounter. We delve into the team's prospects and supply a synopsis of sports betting odds.
Germany's feminine team needs victory against Zambia to secure passage into the knockout phase
Following their impressive 3:0 victory against Australia in the inaugural match of group B at the 2024 Olympics, the German women's football team suffered a noticeable 1:4 defeat against the USA.
In Marseille, under the leadership of head coach Horst Hrubesch, the German side found themselves trailing 0:1 after 10 minutes courtesy of a goal from Sophia Smith. However, the German players responded swiftly. Giulia Gwinn equalized in the 21st minute to make it 1:1. Nevertheless, before the half-time break, Mallory Swanson (26th minute) and Sophia Smith (44th minute) added two more goals for the USA, securing their second group success at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
In the second half, Germany struggled to find the back of the net despite multiple promising opportunities. Lynn Williams ultimately sealed the 1:4 final result in the 89th minute with a magnificent goal.
Before their final group encounter with Zambia, the standings are as follows:
- 1st place: USA, 7:1 goals, 6 points
- 2nd place: Germany, 4:4 goals, 3 points
- 3rd place: Australia, 6:8 goals, 3 points
- 4th place: Zambia, 5:9 goals, 0 points
Germany currently occupies the second position in group B before the level-on-points Australians in third place due to their superior goal difference. Regardless of the disheartening defeat against the USA, the German footballers have a decent chance of retaining their second position and qualifying directly for the tournament's next phase. Furthermore, Zambia is widely considered the weakest opponent in the group.
Germany vs. Zambia: Opportunities for sports gambling enthusiasts
For the crucial group match between Germany and Zambia in Saint-Étienne, bookmakers provide various attractive betting options for sports betting enthusiasts. Those hoping to wager on the match's victor can count on the following average odds:
- Win for Germany (1.07)
- Draw (11.00)
- Win for Zambia (20.00)
Germany is regarded as the favorite in this encounter, given the odds offered by the bookmakers. A win would secure their passage to the next round. Depending upon the result of the parallel match between Australia and the USA, even a draw or defeat might be enough to advance. However, Germany is expected to play to secure a win to avoid jeopardizing their entry into the 2024 Olympics' quarter-finals.
Beyond wagering on the match winner or a draw, gamblers can also bet on the number of goals scored and various handicap lines, for instance:
- Over 2.5 goals (1.30)
- Under 2.5 goals (3.20)
- Both teams to score at least one goal?, Yes (2.30)
- Both teams to score at least one goal?, No (1.55)
- Germany handicap 0:2, win for Germany (1.75)
- Germany handicap 0:2, draw (4.00)
- Germany handicap 0:2, win for Zambia (3.40)
However, sports betting enthusiasts should bear in mind that the bookmakers' odds may alter until the match begins.
Recognizable Titles of the German Women's Football Team in Recent Years
Although the German team exited in the quarterfinals of the previous Women's Football World Cup 2023 in England, the team has garnered many accomplishments in recent years. At the Olympic Games 2016, the German women's football team triumphantly clinched the gold medal with a 2:1 victory over Sweden in the final. Eight years later in Paris, the German national team aims to reclaim another medal.
At the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 in Canada, Germany secured the third place following a missed chance for the final due to a loss against the USA. At the Women's European Championship 2013, Germany emerged victorious with a 1:0 victory over Norway in the final.
The German women's national team also achieved remarkable successes in the 2000s. They claimed the European Championship title in 2009 in Helsinki and in 2006 in England. The team won the World Cup title at the Women's World Cup 2007 in China with a 2:0 victory over Brazil in the final.
We anticipate an exhilarating match between Germany and Zambia and foresee that the German team will successfully progress to the tournament's next stage at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
After their disappointing loss to the USA, Germany needs a victory against Zambia to maintain their second place in group B and increase their chances of qualifying for the knockout phase of the 2024 Olympics.
With the German women's football team being favored to win against Zambia, sports betting enthusiasts have a variety of attractive betting options, such as betting on a win for Germany, over 2.5 goals, or both teams scoring at least one goal.
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