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Australia Women and the USA Women conclude their group-stage campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympics Women's Football tournament on Wednesday (July 31). The game will be played at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.
Australia are coming off an exhilarating 6-5 victory over Zambia in one of the all-time Olympic classics. They went behind to a shock Barbra Banda goal in the opening seconds but were level by the seventh minute.
Banda completed her hat-trick in first-half injury time, her third hat-trick in five Olympic games. Rachel Kundananji also scored to help the Copper Queens take a 4-2 lead into the break.
The most expensive women's football player in history completed her brace 11 minutes into the second half to give the Zambians a shock 5-2 lead. However, a remarkable turnaround by the Matildas saw them claim maximum points, with Alanna Kennedy scoring a 90th-minute winner.
The USA, meanwhile, were also involved in a high-scoring game, albeit in a more comfortable 4-1 victory over Germany. Sophia Smith and Giulia Gwinn scored within 11 minutes of each another to level the scores by the 22nd minute.
Mallory Swanson restored the USA's lead before Smith completed her brace in the 44th minute. Lynn Williams made sure of the result with a minute remaining. The victory saw the Stars and Stripes book their spot in the knockouts, while Australia are third in Group B with three points.
Australia Women vs USA Women Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the 35th meeting between the two sides. The USA have 28 wins and just one loss.
- Their most recent clash in November 2021 saw the spoils shared in a 1-1 friendly draw.
- USA are unbeaten in 11 games, winning 10.
- Four of their last six head-to-head games have witnessed goals at both ends.
- USA Women form guide: W-W-W-W-W; Australia Women form guide: W-L-L-W-D
Australia Women vs USA Women Prediction
Australia overcame a major scare to claim three points against Zambia. However, Tony Gustavsson's side haven't been anywhere near their best at this tournament. They occupy one of the best third-placed spots only due to defending champions Canada's docked six points.
USA, meanwhile, have been emphatic, and the victory over Germany was arguably the statement win of Emma Hayes' reign so far. Expect the USWNT to continue their fine form with a comfortable victory and goals at both ends.
Prediction: Australia 1-3 USA
Australia Women vs USA Women Betting Tips
Tip 1 - USA to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - USA to score over 1.5 goals
