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If you are looking for something to get you even more excited about the opening of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, what better way than to tun into some soccer.

The men’s tournament starts on Wednesday, while the women will start their quest for gold on Thursday with Matchday 1.

My Analysis

Unlike other major tournaments, where groups play on different days, all the nations taking part in the competition play on the same day in the Olympics.

What that means is that we have 6 games coming our way on Thursday, so let’s try and break them down, making betting predictions for each.

All Games on Thursday, July 25.

Canada -380 vs New Zealand +1000

Given that they are the defending Olympic champions and have won a medal in each of the last 3 Olympics, Canada has to be considered the favorite to medal again.

They will open their tournament against New Zealand, who were a little unlucky not to make it out of the group stage at the World Cup.

This should be a good one, but a slight nod to the champs.

Olympic Soccer Pick: Canada 2-1 New Zealand
Draw: +460

Spain -188 vs Japan +450

These teams met in the World Cup last year, with Japan winning that one in a rout, taking out Spain by a score of 4-0.

Despite that win, it is Spain, who eventually won the World Cup, who are favored to win this one, but I think the way to go in this game is to play the OVER, as I think we are going to see a lot of goals here.

Olympic Soccer Pick: Spain 3-2 Japan
Draw: +460

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Germany -147 vs Australia +380

It was a disappointing World Cup in 2023 for Germany, who failed to make it out of the group stage.

They will open against Australia, who made it to the WC semi-finals, albeit while playing at home.

This has all the makings of a close one, but I think it will be the Germans who come out on top.

Olympic Soccer Pick: Germany 2-1 Australia
Draw: +460

Nigeria +480 vs Brazil -179

It was a good showing for Nigeria at the World Cup last year, as they finished ahead of Canada before falling to England in the knockout stage.

Brazil has a new coach after a disappointing World Cup and will be looking to make it out of the group stage for the 9th straight time at the Olympics.

Olympic Soccer Pick: Nigeria 1-2 Brazil
Draw: +460

France -319 vs Colombia +740

The pressure is very much on the host nation, France, who are making their first appearance at the Olympics since 2016.

Colombia does have some experience at the Olympics, but they have always failed to make it out of the group stage.

I think this could be a losing start for them this time around.

Olympic Soccer Pick: France 2-0 Colombia
Draw: +460

United States -2500 vs Zambia +4600

It pretty much goes without saying that the United States are one of the favorites to make a serious run at a medal in the Olympics.

That said, this is not an easy opening game by any stretch of the imagination, as this Zambia team is one that is very much on the rise.

Still, I think the US will be too strong.

Olympic Soccer Pick: United States 3-1 Zambia
Draw: +460

Odds to Win Olympic Soccer Women’s Tournament

USA +174
Spain +199
France +500
Germany +1200
Brazil +1400
Japan +1400
Australia +1625
Canada +2000
Colombia +2500
Nigeria +6600
Zambia +7000
New Zealand +10000

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— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 24, 2024