How to watch, what to watch for Wednesday, July 21 Olympics women’s soccer schedule

Here’s how the opening day of the women’s soccer tournament at the Olympics is shaping up.

By Chinmay Vaidya Jul 20, 2021, 4:00am PDT

Mexico v United States — Carli Lloyd of the United States is introduced during the Send Off ceremony following the Send Off series match against Mexico at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on July 05, 2021 in East Hartford, Connecticut. The United States defeated Mexico 4-0.

The USWNT kick off Olympic play against Sweden on the first day of the tournament at the Summer Games in Tokyo. Netherlands and Great Britain, two other contenders for the gold medal according to DraftKings Sportsbook, match up with Zambia and Chile respectively. Rivals Australia and New Zealand also meet. Here’s how the opening day of women’s soccer is shaping up at the Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics 2021 Women’s Soccer DAY, DATE schedule

USA vs. Sweden

Time: 4:30 a.m. ET
TV channel: USA
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Moneyline: USA -210, Draw +300, Sweden +625
Total goals: 2.5 (Over +100, Under -140)

Great Britain vs. Chile

Time: 3:30 a.m. ET
TV channel: Olympic Channel
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Moneyline: Great Britain -1000, Draw +800, Chile +2000
Total goals: 2.5 (Over -140, Under +105)

China vs. Brazil

Time: 4:00 a.m. ET
TV channel: NBCSN
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Moneyline: China +550, Draw +265, Brazil -175
Total goals: 2.5 (Over +115, Under -160)

Japan vs. Canada

Time: 6:30 a.m. ET
TV channel: NBCSN
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Moneyline: Japan -145, Draw +260, Canada +400
Total goals: 2.5 (Over +120, Under -165)

Zambia vs. Netherlands

Time: 7:00 a.m. ET
TV channel: Olympic Channel
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Moneyline: Zambia +3000, Draw +1600, Netherlands -4000
Total goals: 2.5 (Over -425, Under +280)

Australia vs. New Zealand

Time: 7:30 a.m. ET
TV channel: USA
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Moneyline: Australia -340, Draw +400, New Zealand +1000
Total goals: 2.5 (Over -115, Under -120)

Best Bet: Japan-Canada over 2.5 goals (+130)

In its last five international fixtures, Japan has scored 28 total goals. That’s an average of 5.6 goals per game and while the competition might not be the best, it’s difficult to put up that type of number consistently. As the host country, this is the statement game for Japan. It’ll want to put as many goals in against Canada as possible. And at + odds, this is a good value bet for people making wagers.

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