2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup Odds: Group Stage May 25 Games

Thursday’s top group stage match at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup pits Uruguay against England. Uruguay will step onto the pitch a +200 underdog versus +126 England.

Also on Thursday, France battles Gambia, Iraq throws down against Tunisia, and South Korea goes against Honduras a -1.5 handicap chalk.

Check out FIFA U-20 World Cup lines, analysis, and free picks for Wednesday’s FIFA Under-20 World Cup Group Stage contests on the May 25th.

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FIFA U-20 World Cup | 23rd edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup
Host country: Argentina
Dates: 20 May – 11 June, 2023
Teams: 24 | Total of 6 confederations

France vs. Gambia

World Cup Odds: France -1.5 -102 vs. Gambia +1.5 -135
When: Thursday, May 25 at 2:00 pm ET
Where: Malvinas Argentinas | Mendoza, Argentina

France has an excellent soccer program, but it’s difficult to understand why the French are such massive favorites over Gambia.

France lost their first under-20 World Cup contest, a 2-1 game against South Korea. Gambia won their first u-20 match, a 2-1 battle against Honduras. For sure, the French are better than the Hondurans, but -1.5 versus a rising soccer nation?

The odds don’t make sense in this matchup. Gambia at +1.5 is the play.

FIFA U20 World Cup Pick: Gambia | Bet South Korea vs. Honduras Today
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Uruguay vs. England

World Cup Odds: Uruguay +200 vs. England +126
When: Thursday, May 25 at 2:00 pm ET
Where: Diego Armando Maradona | Buenos Aires, Argentina

England did what it had to in its first World Cup under-20 matchup, beating a solid squad in Tunisia 1-0. The English controlled possession 55% to 45%. England took 11 shots. 4 of the shots were on goal.

The best part about England’s victory was how they held Tunisia to 3 shots. However, 2-of-3 Tunisia shots were on target.

That doesn’t bode well for England versus a Uruguayan side that throttled Iraq 4-0. Uruguay took a massive 30 shots with 9 landing on target. This should be an up and down game, which makes Uruguay tough. The Uruguayan’s take no prisoners style will be effective.

FIFA U20 World Cup Pick: Uruguay | Bet South Korea vs. Honduras Today
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Iraq vs. Tunisia

World Cup Odds: Iraq +165 vs. Tunisia +160
When: Thursday, May 25 at 5:00 pm ET
Where: Diego Armando Maradona | Buenos Aires, Argentina

Iraq versus Tunisia should be a highly competitive, strategic, battle. Although Iraq fell to Uruguay 4-0, the slight dog should go into this match with different tactics. The Uruguayans overwhelmed the Iraqis.

Iraq won’t play the same way in their second under-20 match. Instead, expect Iraq to be more conservative. Versus Uruguay, Iraq controlled possession 57% to 43% and took 10 shots.

Versus Tunisia, Iraq will play the type of contest that allows them to work for decent shots. Iraq will be careful not to push the attack too much. Tunisia’s style is also to take care of the ball and look for good shots. Iraq versus Tunisia has the makings of a draw.

FIFA U20 World Cup Pick: Draw | Bet South Korea vs. Honduras Today
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South Korea vs. Honduras

World Cup Odds: South Korea -1.5 +103 vs. Honduras +1.5 -142
When: Thursday, May 25 at 5:00 pm ET
Where: Malvinas Argentinas | Mendoza, Argentina

Honduras allowed 29 shots, 10 were on goal, versus Gambia in their first under-20 match. The Hondurans gave up a lot of shots, but they still managed to lose by a single goal in a 2-1 game.

South Korea will be difficult to keep from scoring at least 2, and possibly 3 or 4. The Koreans beat France 2-1 by playing excellent D and then countering.

Honduras’ defense isn’t as solid as France’s. So South Korea could come out with a more aggressive strategy. A cover by the chalk is a real possibility.

FIFA U20 World Cup Pick: South Korea -1.5 | Bet South Korea vs. Honduras Today
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