FIFA Women's World Cup U20 Betting Odds

Matchday 1: Japan vs. USA

Japan

* Record at the FIFA Women's World Cup U20: 4-1-2 * Current FIFA ranking: 4th * Key players: Maika Hamano (FW), Momoka Kinoshita (MF), Fuka Nagano (DF)

USA

* Record at the FIFA Women's World Cup U20: 2-2-1 * Current FIFA ranking: 2nd * Key players: Emily Gray (FW), Onyeka Gamero (MF), Eden Avellaneda (DF)

Betting Odds

* Japan to win: +330 * USA to win: -120 * Draw: +210

Prediction

The United States enters this tournament as the slight favorite over Japan, who is ranked 4th in the world. However, Japan has a strong track record at the FIFA Women's World Cup U20, reaching the semifinals in 2018 and the quarterfinals in 2016. The United States will need to be at their best to defeat Japan, who will be looking to make a statement in their opening match.

Matchday 2: Ghana vs. Netherlands

Ghana

* Record at the FIFA Women's World Cup U20: 0-0-3 * Current FIFA ranking: 12th * Key players: Doris Boaduwaa (FW), Grace Animah (MF), Suzzy Teye (DF)

Netherlands

* Record at the FIFA Women's World Cup U20: 1-1-1 * Current FIFA ranking: 10th * Key players: Esmee Brugts (FW), Zera Hulswit (MF), Marit Auée (DF)

Betting Odds

* Ghana to win: +500 * Netherlands to win: -200 * Draw: +270

Prediction

The Netherlands will be heavily favored in this matchup against Ghana, who is making their first appearance at the FIFA Women's World Cup U20. The Netherlands has a strong track record at the tournament, reaching the semifinals in 2018. Ghana will need to play their best game to have a chance of upsetting the Netherlands.

Matchday 3: Nigeria vs. France

Nigeria

* Record at the FIFA Women's World Cup U20: 4-1-2 * Current FIFA ranking: 7th * Key players: Flourish Sabastine (FW), Mercy Idoko (MF), Onyinyechi Okeke (DF)

France

* Record at the FIFA Women's World Cup U20: 2-1-2 * Current FIFA ranking: 1st * Key players: Clara Matéo (FW), Océane Deslandes (MF), Louna Ribadeira (DF)

Betting Odds

* Nigeria to win: +300 * France to win: -140 * Draw: +230

Prediction

France is the defending champion and the top-ranked team in the world, so they will be heavily favored in this matchup against Nigeria. However, Nigeria has a strong track record at the FIFA Women's World Cup U20, and they will be looking to make a statement in their opening match. This is a rematch of the 2014 final, which France won 1-0.