Austria and Northern Ireland start the second round of group matches at the Women's Euros. We preview the match-up at St. Mary's Stadium, picking out a best bet.
Football betting tips: Women's Euros
2pts Under 1.5 First Half Goals at 8/11 (Betway, William Hill)
Northern Ireland found it difficult to contain a talented Norway team in the first half of their opening game, trailing 3-0 after 31 minutes, but they should be encouraged by the rest of their performance.
In only allowing six shots equating to 0.41 expected goals (xG), Northern Ireland earned a 1-1 scoreline after the break.
The plan for this match-up will surely be to start how they finished the opener.
Of course, Austria will pose Northern Ireland plenty of problems, hence the long odds-on price for them to win the match.
There is value in backing the Green and White Army to stay in the game, however. UNDER 1.5 FIRST HALF GOALS is a solid bet at 8/11.
Austria were perhaps fortunate to only be beaten by a one-goal margin against an understandably nervy England, conceding 2.63 xG, and they struggled to create chances themselves, only registering 0.43 xG.
They should control the game completely, most likely finding it easier to fashion scoring opportunities here, but it's worth siding with the Northern Ireland side to be better from the beginning against easier opposition.
Austria women v Northern Ireland women score prediction and best bet
- 2pts Under 1.5 First Half Goals at 8/11 (Betway, William Hill)
Score prediction: Austria 2-0 Northern Ireland (Sky Bet odds: 5/1)
Odds correct 2100 BST (08/07/22)
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