Spain and Sweden face off Tuesday at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with a spot in the final hanging in the balance. Sweden, who have played in four previous semifinals and lost to the USWNT in the 2003 final, are the world's No. 3 team. Spain, who had never won a knockout-stage match at the Women's World Cup before this year, are No. 6 in FIFA's world rankings. The Swedes have knocked off the USWNT and Japan in succession, while La Roja needed extra time to beat the Netherlands after routing Switzerland in the Round of 16.
Kickoff is set for 4 a.m. ET at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. Spain are +110 favorites (risk $100 to win $110) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Spain vs. Sweden odds. Sweden are +250 underdogs, a 90-minute draw is priced at +215, and the over/under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before making any Sweden vs. Spain picks or Women's World Cup predictions, be sure to check out what proven SportsLine soccer insider Martin Green is saying.
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), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and the Europa League (+1.60).
Now, Green has taken an in-depth look at Spain vs. Sweden and just locked in his picks and Women's World Cup predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines for Sweden vs. Spain:
- Spain vs. Sweden spread: Spain -0.5 (+110)
- Spain vs. Sweden over/under: 2.5 goals
- Spain vs. Sweden money line: Spain +110, Sweden +250, Draw +215
- ESP: Spain are 8-0-2 in their past 10 competitive games, with a 31-9 goal advantage.
- SWE: Sweden have a 20-8 advantage in goals in their past 10 official matches (8-1-1).
- Spain vs. Sweden picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Spain
La Roja were quiet on the world stage for years but are now stocked with talent, and manager Jorge Vilda has depth at his disposal. Barcelona are well-represented on the Spanish side. Aitana Bonmati, who had nine goals and 10 assists for the league champs last season, scored twice in the 5-1 victory against Switzerland to open knockout play. Barcelona teen Salma Paralluelo scored the winner against Japan, her seventh international goal in just 12 matches.
Barca midfielder Alexia Putellas, who has won the Ballon d'Or in back-to-back seasons, isn't fully fit but has provided a spark off the bench so far. Jenni Hermoso has moved on to Mexico from Barcelona and is the nation's all-time leading scorer with 51 goals. She and Bonmati have three goals apiece in this tournament. Levante's Alba Redondo led Liga F with 27 goals last season, so Spain have scorers everywhere. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Sweden
The Swedes have far more experience at this stage and face a Spain side that needed extra time to win their quarterfinals. Sweden stunned the USWNT in their first knockout-round match, holding the world power scoreless before winning on penalties. They then beat a strong Japan side 2-1, so their confidence should be soaring. Amanda Ilestedt scored the winner on a penalty to beat Japan. It was her fourth goal of the tournament, and she is part of a defense featuring several world-class players.
Bayern Munich's Magdalena Eriksson patrols the middle alongside Ilestedt for a Sweden side that has outscored its World Cup foes 11-2. Chelsea goalkeeper Zecira Musovic has saved 18 of the 20 shots she has faced. Sweden is 7-4-0 all-time against Spain and are unbeaten in this Women's World Cup (4-1-0). The only game where they failed to score at least twice was the draw with the United States. See which team to pick here.
How to make Sweden vs. Spain picks
Green has taken an intensive look at the Spain vs. Sweden matchup. He has locked in three confident best bets, including two that return plus money, while offering a full breakdown of this semifinal showdown. He's only sharing his Women's World Cup picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins Spain vs. Sweden on Tuesday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Sweden vs. Spain match, all from the expert who is red-hot on his soccer picks, and find out.