Best SheBelieves Cup Matches: Japan vs. Brazil and USA vs. Canada

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The SheBelieves Cup has become one of the better events in international soccer, as four teams meet in an exciting women’s soccer competition. This time around, the United States is joined by Canada, Japan, and Brazil as all four teams look to prove they are the best. From a betting perspective, there are a few matches to look the SheBelieves Cup odds that jump out as worth taking a shot at, and a decent look in the outright market as well.

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Japan vs. Brazil

When: Thursday, February 16th, 2023
Where: Orlando City Stadium, Orlando, Florida

Time: 4:00 PM EST
TV: HBO Max, TNT

The first match of the 2023 SheBelieves Cup is going to be an intriguing one, as Japan and Brazil square off. Neither team has won this tournament in its history, with both teams finishing behind the United States both times. A win in this match would at least keep the winner in the mix to change that and win what has become a prestigious annual tradition in the international game.

Brazil is worth taking at a plus price in this match, as they could have Marta back on the pitch after a lengthy absence due to a knee injury. Brazil also has a familiar face to Americans from a managerial perspective in Pia Sundhage. There is likely some motivation coming from her to try and get her team to the top of this tournament, which will require a strong start.

USA vs. Canada

When: Thursday, February 16th, 2023
Where: Orlando City Stadium, Orlando, Florida

Time: 7:00 PM EST
TV: HBO Max, TNT

A rivalry game between the USA and Canada will be worth keeping an eye on from a betting perspective, with the United States favored to get the upper hand over their northern neighbors to open the tournament. There is a revenge angle in play for this match, as the US was eliminated by Canada in the last Olympic tournament on a controversial penalty decision. Here, look for the Americans to get one over on Canada in response.

The American squad is set to feature some familiar faces, such as Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. But it will be up to the new generation of talent to set the tone for this match and for this tournament as a whole. If they can do that, not only will the United States remain favorites to win this tournament, they will be favored to win the upcoming Women’s World Cup as well.

USA to Win the Tournament

Finally, it is worth betting on the United States to win the SheBelieves Cup as a whole. While the United States is a favorite to win this tournament, and the price may not be all that attractive, there are some numerical reasons to back the Americans going into this four-team event.

There have been seven SheBelieves Cup tournaments completed prior to this event, and the United States has won five of those tournaments. France and England are the only other countries to win this event, and those teams were among the best in the world at the time they did so. Here, there is no superpower to compete with the United States, and we should see them win a sixth SheBelieves Cup in eight tries.