Zambia and the United States Women's National Team kick off the 2024 Paris Olympics with a Group B soccer matchup on Thursday in France. The Americans have been on quite the roll. After losing 2-0 to Mexico in the group stage of the Gold Cup on Feb. 26, the USWNT have not lost since, going 6-0-3 en route to the Gold Cup and SheBelieves Cup titles in March and April. Zambia, meanwhile, have also played well and are 10-4-3 since the 2023 FIFA World Cup group stage last July.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET from Allianz Riviera in Nice, France. The United States are listed as the -3000 favorites (risk $3,000 to win $100) in its latest USWNT vs. Zambia odds, with Zambia the +5000 underdogs. A draw is priced at +1300 and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before locking in any USWNT vs. Zambia picks, you need to see what SportsLine's Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. In 2023, he was red-hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors. That included an 86-59-5 record in the Premier League for a $3,463 profit. Anyone who follows him is way up.
Now, Eimer has taken a close look at the USWNT vs. Zambia match and locked in his 2024 Olympics soccer picks. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Zambia vs. USWNT:
- USWNT vs. Zambia over/under: 3.5 goals
- USWNT vs. Zambia money line: U.S. -3000, Draw +130, Zambia +5000
- USWNT vs. Zambia picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back the USWNT
The Americans boast a lot of firepower on offense. Among the threats include forward Sophia Smith. The 23-year-old, who plays for the Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League, has scored 20 goals in 50 matches since joining the national team in 2020. Earlier this month, she scored the lone goal in a win over Mexico in an international friendly in Harrison, N.J. In 14 matches for Portland this year, she has scored 10 goals.
Forward Mallory Swanson also finds her way to the net for the Americans. In 94 career appearances for the United States, she has registered 34 goals. The 26-year-old has been playing for her national team since 2016. In an international friendly against South Korea on June 1, she scored a pair of goals in a 4-0 victory. Professionally, she plays for the Chicago Red Stars of the NWSL, scoring five goals in 13 appearances in 2024. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Zambia
Among Zambia's top offensive threats is midfielder Grace Chanda. The 27-year-old has been a member of the Zambian national team since 2018, scoring 19 goals in 31 appearances. She has four multi-goal matches in her career, the last coming in a 4-1 win over Togo when she scored twice in the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations matchup on July 9, 2022. She currently plays professionally for the Orlando Pride in the United States.
Also helping power Zambia is forward Barbra Banda. The 24-year-old has been a scoring machine for her national team. Since joining the side, she has registered 53 goals in 60 appearances. She helped propel Zambia into the Olympics, scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over Morocco on April 9. See which team to pick here.
How to make USWNT vs. Zambia picks
Eimer has broken down the 2024 Paris Olympics Group B matchup from every angle. He has identified his top pick for United States vs. Zambia. Head to SportsLine to see his analysis and top pick.
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