Two former champions have reached the knockout stage of the 2023 Women's World Cup when Japan face Norway in a Round of 16 matchup in New Zealand on Saturday. Group C champion Japan, which won the 2011 World Cup and were runners-up to the United States in 2015, have gone 3-0 in the competition so far. Norway, the 1995 champions, nosed out New Zealand on goal differential for second in Group A.

The match from Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, kicks off at 4 a.m. ET. Japan are the -120 favorites (risk $120 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Japan vs. Norway odds, with Norway at +325. A draw is priced at +230 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Japan are the -290 favorites to advance, with Norway getting +225. (For more soccer coverage, click here.)

Before you bet on Japan vs. Norway or make any other 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup predictions, you must see what SportsLine's soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and the Europa League (+1.60).

Green knows the Japanese have been dominant so far. Midfielder Hinata Miyazawa is a big reason for that, registering four goals in the three group stage matches, including two goals against both Zambia and Spain. He also knows as a former champ, the Norwegians can be formidable as well. That was on display when they knew they needed to win big over the Philippines to advance, and did just that. Forward Sophie Roman Haug had a huge role in that win, scoring three times.

Green has taken an in-depth look at the Japan vs. Norway showdown. He is leaning Over the goal total, and he has locked in a pair of CONFIDENT best bets. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.

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