England vs. Nigeria time, odds, lines: Soccer expert reveals Women's World Cup picks, Round of 16 predictions – CBS Sports
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Two red-hot teams square off in the Round of 16 when England meets Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Monday. England, which finished atop Group D after winning all three of their matches, are on a five-match unbeaten streak. Their only loss of 2023 came in a friendly against Australia, 2-0, on April 11. Nigeria, which was 1-0-2 in Group B, are 5-2-2 since the start of the year, and are coming off a 0-0 draw with Ireland on July 31.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 a.m. ET. England are listed as the -355 favorites (risk $355 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest England vs. Nigeria odds, with Nigeria the +1000 underdogs. A draw is priced at +380 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Nigeria vs. England picks, you need to see what SportsLine’s 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), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and the Europa League (+1.60).
Now, Green has taken a close look at the England vs. Nigeria match and locked in his Women’s World Cup predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Nigeria vs. England:
Chloe Kelly is a big part of the Lionesses’ offense. She has a goal on seven shots, including three on target, during the 2023 Women’s World Cup. In 29 career appearances for the national team, she has scored seven times. Since 2020, she has been a member of Manchester City of the English Women’s Super League, where she has scored 16 goals in 48 matches.
Another key component to the English offense is Rachel Daly. The 31-year-old has a goal and an assist in three World Cup appearances, including two starts. In 72 matches for the Lionesses, she has scored 14 times. She is a member of Aston Villa of the Super League, scoring 22 goals in 22 appearances since 2022. See who to pick at SportsLine.
Like England, the Nigerians are also on a nice roll. They are 1-0-2 in the Women’s World Cup and are unbeaten in their last seven matches. Helping lead the charge is Asisat Oshoala, who has a goal in three appearances at the Women’s World Cup, including two starts. She has taken seven shots, including two on target. Since joining the national team in 2013, Oshoala has recorded 31 goals.
Uchenna Kanu has also helped boost the offense. The 26-year-old scored Nigeria’s first goal in the 3-2 win over Australia on July 27. She has been a member of the Nigerian national team since 2019, and has registered seven goals in 20 appearances. She is also a member of Racing Louisville of the National Women’s Soccer League in the United States. See who to pick at SportsLine.
Green has broken down the Women’s World Cup match from every possible angle. He is leaning Over on total goals, and has identified three confident best bets, including one that returns plus money. Head to SportsLine to see his analysis and top picks.
Who wins England vs. Nigeria, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to find out which wagers have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has been profitable in multiple areas since last year’s World Cup, and find out.
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