Canada won the 2020 Olympic women’s soccer gold medal. Previously, Germany took the gold in 2016. However, the United States won four of the previous five before that. Thus, it is a Summer Olympics betting surprise that Spain is the betting favorite for the 2024 Summer Olympics. But the USA is right behind, with France and Germany behind. There is tremendous parity in the women’s soccer side of the Paris Olympics. Still, there is a good chance for gamblers to find value with other teams. Several countries have a realistic shot at winning Olympic gold.
2024 Summer Olympic Games Women’s Soccer
| Dates: | July 26 Through August 11, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Paris, France |
| TV Coverage: | NBC Networks |
Women’s Soccer Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Spain | +200 |
| USA | +220 |
| France | +450 |
| Germany | +900 |
| Brazil | +1400 |
| Japan | +1800 |
| Canada | +2000 |
| Colombia | +2500 |
| Australia | +2500 |
| All Other Teams | +5000 or higher |
2024 Summer Olympics Women’s Soccer SBG Odds Overview
Overall, the latest FIFA rankings for women’s soccer are: 1-Spain, 2-France, 3-England, 4-Germany, 5-USA, 6-Sweden, 7-Japan, 8-Canada, 9-Brazil, 10-Korea DPR
Previously, the United States women’s team was a popular sports betting brand. The American team had a lot of controversial players who made the news and dominated social media. But there is been a lot of turnover on the American team and that has dampened gambling enthusiasm.
Spain
Spain opened as the betting favorite for the women’s soccer gold medal. Cause by its win at the 2023 World Cup. However, Spain does not have much in the way of Olympic soccer experience.
Forward Jenni Hermoso is the player to watch for Spain. In sum, Hermoso has 56 goals in 114 apps for Spain. Professionally, she plays for Barcelona in the Primera Division.
USA
The American women have had four gold medals at the Olympics but none since 2012. They also have four World Cup titles with the last in 2019. Many American citizens are glad to be rid of many of the players for teams that were successful but obnoxious. Thus, the Americans will have a new look and demeanor for this year’s games.
Namely, Mallory Swanson is the leading lady for the Americans. She has 36 goals in 95 apps for Team USA. Additionally, she is a professional player for the Chicago Red Stars.
Crystal Dunn adds 25 goals in 150 apps for the Americans. Also, he is a professional for NJ/NY Gotham FC.
First-year head coach Emma Hayes leads the Americans. She is best known as the coach of Chelsea. Since taking over, Hayes has had four wins and one loss.
France
Of great concern is that France has not played in the Olympics since 2016. Their best finish was 4th in 2012. Those are the only two appearances for France. Correlate that France’s semifinal finish in the 2022 European Championship has gamblers giving them a look. Eugene Le Sommer leads France with 93 goals in 193 apps.
Germany
Overall, Germany has six Olympic Games appearances with a gold medal in 2016. Alexandra Popp leads Germany with 67 goals in 140 apps.
Brazil
In sum, Brazil has eight Olympic Games appearances with two silver medals. Marta leads Brazil with 166 goals in 186 apps.
2024 Summer Olympics Women’s Soccer SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, France is a dangerous team with plenty of potential value with the Summer Olympic Games odds. Additionally, they will have plenty of motivation as the host country.
2024 Summer Olympics Men’s Soccer SBG Best Bet: France.