Canada vs. Germany Odds: Rio Olympics Women’s Soccer

For the second time in a week, the Canadian women’s soccer team will face Germany in a semi-final match between two teams who have never made it to an Olympic final before. On August 9th, Canada handed the German team a 2-1 loss in the final group stage game. It was the first time Canada had ever beaten Germany, in all 13 matches they’d played up until that day. The game will be played at the Estadio Mineirão on Tuesday, August 16, at 3 pm ET.

Rio 2016 Olympic Soccer Odds

As they have been in their last two matches, the Canadian women’s team are listed as +200 underdogs, while Germany is currently listed as the +118 favorite. The odds for a draw are listed at +247.

Canada was previously listed as the underdog in their game against France in the quarterfinal, but Canada stepped on the gas in the second half, and Sophie Schmidt found the back of the net for the game’s only goal and a surprising win for the Canadian team.

Team Canada will have some extra firepower in this rematch, since players who sat out the first game against Germany will most certainly be starting in tomorrow’s game. Christine Sinclair, Janine Beckie and Kadeisha Buchanan are all expected to play in this crucial game for the Canadian team.

Canada, who are ranked 10th in the world, are 4-0-0 at the Rio Olympics and they’ve beaten three top-five teams in No. 2 Germany, No. 3 France and No. 5 Australia.

To reach this semi-final with Canada, Germany eliminated China by 1-0 in their quarterfinal match.

Canada vs. Germany Semifinal Prediction

Canada has consistently overcome their underdog odds in these Olympics, and with a win against Germany already under their belt and the addition of Christine Sinclair and other veterans to the line-up, expect this team to beat the odds once again on their road to the final.

Canada 2-1