World Cup Day 15 Betting Parlay Picks: USA, Germany Look to Remain Unbeaten
Matchday 3 action continues Thursday with six matches featuring key battles in Groups D, E, and F.
We are focusing on a trio of matches, starting this afternoon in New York, where Ecuador will be desperate to pick up at least a point and keep their flickering hopes of advancing alive as they take on Germany in Group E action. The scene shift to Dallas on Thursday evening, as Japan faces off against Sweden in a clash of Group F rivals still in the hunt for the top of the table. The day’s action ends in Los Angeles, where USA looks to clinch first place in Group D with a win over last-place Turkiye.
Here’s a look at the best betting picks for these key Thursday matchups.
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Ecuador vs. Germany – Group E
Location: New York New Jersey Stadium
Time: 4 p.m. ET
How to watch in Canada: TSN, TSN+
It has been a disappointing tournament for Ecuador, who have yet to score while picking up just a single point in their first two group stage contests, leaving them squarely perched on the bubble entering their final Group E contest.
Germany have already done enough to clinch the top of the Group E table, claiming victory in their first two matches. However, there should be no expectation of a letdown by the high-powered Germans, who still have plenty to prove after failing to advance from the group stage in their two previous World Cup appearances.
Ecuador vs. Germany betting pick: Ecuador UNDER 0.5 (+145)
Parlay pick: Germany to win and Ecuador not to score; UNDER 2.5 (+320)
You can see our full Ecuador vs. Germany game preview and score prediction here.
Japan vs. Sweden – Group F
Location: Dallas Stadium
Time: 7 p.m. ET
How to watch in Canada: TSN, TSN+
Sweden aims to rebound from a humiliating 5-1 loss to Netherlands as they close out their Group F schedule against undefeated Japan. The Swedes have now surrendered 18 total goals over their past six matches across all competitions and need a full three points to avoid a third-place finish.
Japan have emerged as an intriguing dark horse squad at this tournament, tallying a decisive 4-0 win over Tunisia after playing Netherlands to an entertaining 2-2 draw that keeps their hopes of a first-place finish very much alive. Indeed, there is added motivation for both the Orange and Samurai Blue on Thursday, considering that the squad finishing second in Group F earns themselves a knockout stage date with powerhouse Brazil.
Japan vs. Sweden betting pick: UNDER 2.5(-115)
Parlay pick: Japan OVER 1.5 goals; Ayase Ueda anytime goalscorer (+225)
You can see our full Japan vs. Sweden game preview and score prediction here.
Turkiye vs. USA – Group D
Location: Los Angeles Stadium
Time: 10 p.m. ET
How to watch in Canada: TSN, TSN+
USA look to sweep their group stage schedule for the first time in almost a century when they wrap up Group D action on Thursday night with a date with Turkiye at Los Angeles Stadium. The Americans have thrived on home cooking during this tournament while posting a pair of convincing victories over Australia and Paraguay. Indeed, USA have leveraged fast starts in their two wins, with five of their six total goals coming before halftime.
Conversely, things have gone off the rails quickly for a Turkiye squad that was considered a potential dark horse going into the tournament, but who saw their dream end quickly while suffering a brutal 1-0 loss to shorthanded Paraguay to seal their fate.
Turkiye vs. USA betting pick: UNDER 2.5 (+110)
Parlay pick: USA first team to score; USA total shots OVER 14.5 (+250)
You can see our full Turkiye vs. USA game preview and score prediction here.