A Women's World Cup that has been rife with upsets concludes on Sunday when teams that have never appeared in the final -- Spain and England -- collide in the 2023 Women's World Cup final at Stadium Australia in Sydney. The four-week long, 32-team tournament saw Germany, Brazil, Italy and reigning Olympic champion Canada fail to survive the group stage, while the United States, the four-time World Cup champion, lost in the round of 16. Sunday's winner will be the fifth different nation to lift the trophy.
Kickoff is 6 a.m. ET. La Roja are the slight +170 favorites (risk $100 to win $170) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Spain vs. England odds, with the Lionesses the +185 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +195, and the over/under for total goals scored is 1.5, with the Over juiced to -200. Spain are -120 favorites to lift the trophy, with England listed at -105. Before you lock in your England vs. Spain picks or 2023 Women's World Cup final predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+3.64) and the Europa League (+1.60).
Now, Green has broken down Spain vs. England and the Women's World Cup final from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for England vs. Spain:
- Spain vs. England spread: Spain -0.5 (+160), England +0.5 (-210)
- Spain vs. England over/under: 1.5 goals (Over -200, Under +150)
- Spain vs. England 90-minute money line: Spain +170, England +185, Draw +195
- Spain vs. England to lift the trophy: England -105, Spain -120
- ESP: La Roja lead the World Cup field in possession (72%)
- ENG: Lauren James is tied for the tournament lead in assists (three)
- Spain vs. England picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Spain
La Roja have been the best passing team in the tournament. They are completing 84% of their passes during the World Cup, which leads the entire field. They also lead the tournament in passes attempted per 90 minutes (679.2), passes completed per 90 (571.5), final third passes attempted per 90 (212.8) and final third passes completed per 90 (160.7). Because of the team's passing acumen, Spain also lead all World Cup teams in possession (72%).
In addition, La Roja have a plethora of attacking talent. Three players -- Aitana Bonmatí, Jennifer Hermoso and Alba Redondo -- lead the teams in goals (three) at the World Cup. And that list does not include 19-year-old wunderkind Salma Paralluelo, who has scored two goals, and two-time Ballon d'Or Féminin winner Alexia Putellas. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back England
The Lionesses have been much more dangerous offensively since going with two strikers. After coach Sarina Wiegman went with both Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo up top in the final group match, England have scored 11 goals in four matches, with Hemp and Russo combining for seven of those goals. By contrast, the team scored only one goal in each of its first two group matches, against Haiti and Denmark.
In addition, the Lionesses face a Spain side that has failed to close out leads late in matches during the World Cup. In La Roja's quarterfinal match against the Netherlands, the Dutch scored in the 91st minute to tie the game, and in the semifinal against Sweden, the Swedes got an equalizer in the 88th minute. Spain eventually prevailed in both matches, but even if they find themselves a goal down on Sunday, England will not be out of the match. See which team to pick here.
How to make picks for Spain vs. England
Green has broken down the Women's World Cup final and England vs. Spain. He is leaning Over on the goal total and has locked in two total best bets that would both pay plus-money. He's sharing his Women's World Cup picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Spain vs. England and the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, and what wagers does Green like? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in England vs. Spain have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has covered the game worldwide, and find out.
