Sweden Women vs Australia Women's predictions and odds: Consolation reward
With the home field advantage, the Australian women had a successful 2023 Women's World Cup when they reached the semi-finals for the first time. However, in front of a superior opponent in all aspects from the quality of the squad and the class of British women, the Kangaroo girls had to lose 1-3 and go down to play for the third place.
Across the field, the Swedish women also had a disappointing 90 minutes of the semi-final when the third-ranked team in the world lost 1-2 to the Spanish women. Before that, they were one of the teams with impressive performance when they were unbeaten in 5 matches and played against American women or Japanese women - the championship candidates.
Back to the confrontation this afternoon, the Australian and the Swedish women came out with the determination to win 200% because the bronze medal will be a consolation reward. Considering the actual situation, the Australian women's team is more expected thanks to the home field advantage. It should also be noted, right before the 2023 Women's World Cup, they defeated the Swedish women in a friendly series.
- Sweden Women: Musovic; Bjorn, Ilestedt, Eriksson, Andersson; Angeldahl, Rubensson; Rytting Kaneryd, Asllani, Rolfo; Blackstenius.
- Australian female: Arnold; Carpenter, Hunt, Kennedy, Catley; Raso, Gorry, Cooney-Cross, Foord; Egmond, Fowler.