Women’s Olympic Football Bronze Medal Match – Australia vs United States Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Australia vs United States taking place? Australia vs United States will take place on Thursday 5thAugust, 2021 at 09:00 (UK)
Where is Australia vs United States taking place? Australia vs United States will take place at Kashima Stadium in Kashima
Where can I get tickets for Australia vs United States? Ticket information for Australia vs United States can be found here
What TV channel is Australia vs United States on in the UK? Australia vs United States will be televised live in the UK on Eurosport
Where can I stream Australia vs United States in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream the match live via Eurosport Player
THE PREDICTION
Australia and United States clash for a bronze medal after both were defeated in the semi-finals by a single goal. United States will have no doubt been aggrieved after a VAR call led to a late penalty for Canada that saw them beaten, whilst Australia narrowly lost to Sweden with fatigue perhaps a factor after their gruelling victory over Great Britain in the quarter-finals. Whilst United States have the better all-round squad here, Australia have arguably the best individual player in Sam Kerr. Both semi-finals proved tight affairs, but in a bronze medal match with the two teams likely still upset at not reaching the final, this could well turn out to be a more entertaining contest as each throw caution to the wind and push bodies forward. When taking into account the quality of United States as a unit, they should overcome the Matildas. However, it would be no surprise to see over 2.5 goals scored over 90 minutes in this bronze medal match.
