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2019 Women’s World Cup Group B Betting
Germany is the overwhelming favorites to win Group B, but nothing is certain at the Women’s World Cup. The two-time champions came into the 2011 World Cup as the favorites after winning the two previous competitions, and they were hosting the competition that year. They won each of their group stage matches but were stunned in the Quarterfinals by Japan, so they know nothing can be taken for granted. Germany has finished atop their group in each of the last four World Cups though, so Spain, China, and South Korea know that they will be tough to overcome.
2019 Women’s World Cup Group B Schedule
Germany vs. China - June 8, 9 a.m. ET – Roazhon Park, Rennes
Spain vs. South Africa - June 8, 12 p.m. ET – Stade Oceane, Le Havre
Germany vs. Spain - June 12, 12 p.m. ET – Stade du Hainaut, Valenciennes
South Africa vs. China - June 13, 3 p.m. ET – Parc des Princes, Paris
South Africa vs. Germany - June 17, 12 p.m. ET – Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier
China vs. Spain - June 17, 12 p.m. ET – Stade Oceane, Le Havre
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2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Groups
| GROUP A |
GROUP B |
GROUP C |
| France |
Germany |
Italy |
| South Korea |
China |
Australia |
| Norway |
Spain |
Brazil |
| Nigeria |
South Africa |
Jamaica |
| GROUP D |
GROUP E |
GROUP F |
| England |
Canada |
United States |
| Scotland |
New Zealand |
Chile |
| Argentina |
Cameroon |
Thailand |
| Japan |
Netherlands |
Sweden |
Group Teams Profiles
Germany
FIFA Ranking: 2
World Cup Appearances: 8
Best Finish: Champions in 2003 and 2007
The Germans have continually been the top team in Europe, and they are only behind the United States in the FIFA rankings. Germany has won eight of the last ten European Championships, and their roster is again loaded with talent. Most of this team is in the prime of their careers, and they are led by captain Alexandra Popp. Popp has 45 goals in 95 international matches.
It’s been a while since the Germans have lost a game too. Germany is 9-2-0 over their last 11 matches, and in that time they have defeated France on French soil. Dzsenifer Marozsan and Lena Goesling are two of the other stars on this team.
Spain
FIFA Ranking: 13
World Cup Appearances: 2
Best Finish: Group Stage in 2015
The Spanish National Team is making just its second trip to the World Cup, but La Roja has grown by leaps and bounds this decade. They went 9-1-0 in qualifying prior to making their World Cup debut in 2015, and Spain is looking to win their first World Cup match after finishing 0-1-2 last time.
Spain has the results to suggest they can be competitive. They have defeated Brazil and the Netherlands this year, and they drew Germany at the tail end of last year. This is one of the youngest squads at the World Cup with no player over 30 on the roster. Forward Jennifer Hermoso, midfielder Amanda Sampedro, and defender Marta Torrejon are the team’s leaders. Torrejon is the most capped member of the team with 85 caps.
China
FIFA Ranking: 16
World Cup Appearances: 7
Best Finish: Runner-up in 1999
The Steel Roses famously lost to the Americans in a shootout in 1999, and they have yet to make it further than the World Cup Quarterfinals since that point. China failed to capitalize on its Golden Generation then, but they have some promising young players on this year’s team.
Wang Shuang is the top player on this young team. Wang was named the best player in Asia last year, and she has been playing for Paris Saint-Germain on the club level. She will be looking to link up with Ma Xiaoxu and Yang Li up top.
South Africa
FIFA Ranking: 49
World Cup Appearances: 1
Best Finish: First-ever appearance in 2019
Not much is expected of South Africa in their World Cup debut. Any sort of result would be welcome for Banyana Banyana, as they have not had much luck in international play outside of Africa. They have yet to earn a win in 2019, losing to the Netherlands, North Korea, the Czech Republic, and Finland. There are some incredible young players on this roster, so this year is mostly about seasoning for South Africa.
List of Women’s World Cup Winners
| YEAR |
WINNER |
RUNNER UP |
SCORE |
| 2015 |
United States |
Japan |
5-2 |
| 2011 |
Japan |
United States |
3-1 (pen) |
| 2007 |
Germany |
Brazil |
2-0 |
| 2003 |
Germany |
Sweden |
2-1 (a.e.t) |
| 1999 |
United States |
China PR |
5-4 (pen) |
| 1995 |
Norway |
Germany |
2-0 |
| 1991 |
United States |
Norway |
2-1 |
The United States has been the juggernaut of women’s soccer since the first World Cup in 1991. The Stars and Stripes have won more World Cups than any other country, and they are the only team to have made it to the semifinals in all seven previous tournaments. Team USA is the only squad to have won a World Cup on their home turf, with Brandi Chastain firing home the winning penalty over China at the Rose Bowl in 1999.
Germany has had the second-most success at the Women’s World Cup. The German women are the only back-to-back winners in the history of the tournament, claiming the title in 2003 and 2007. They made it to the semifinals back in 2015 before losing to the US.
The French have yet to make it to a Women’s World Cup final. France is a recent power in the game, and their club teams are the best in the world. Olympique Lyon has won five of the last eight Champions Leagues, and they have made it to the finals in seven of the last nine years.
Unfortunately, the best player in the game today will not be taking part in the Women’s World Cup. Ada Hegerberg has decided that she will not play for Norway at the tournament, and she has not played for the national team in nearly two years.
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