Where to watch Spain vs Nigeria: Paris 2024 Olympics live stream, odds, prediction, choice, how to watch

After winning their first-ever match at the Olympics on Thursday, reigning Women’s World Cup winners Spain are back in action against Nigeria on Sunday as they eye a place in the knockouts. A win could guarantee a spot in the knockout rounds and would certainly cement their position as favorites to win the gold. However, it’s worth remembering that Spain have been placed in the highly competitive Group C alongside fellow World Cup winners Japan and heavyweight Brazil – although a 2-1 win over Japan means they will put this match at the top of the group, Nigeria cannot be number one. slouching after Brazil were limited to a 1-0 result on Thursday.

Here’s what you need to know before you tune in.

How to watch and odds

• Date: Sunday July 28 | Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Place: Stade de la Beaujoire – Nantes, France
• Live stream: Peacock
• Chances: Spain -1000; Sign +750; Nigeria +2300

Projected setups

Spain: Cata Coll, Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Laia Alexandria, Olga Carmona, Patricia Guijarro, Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas, Athenea del Castillo, Salma Parallelo, Mariona Caldentey

Nigeria: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Michelle Alozie, Oluwatosin Demehin, Osinachi Ohale, Chidinma Okeke, Deborah Abiodun, Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, Jennifer Echegini, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chinwendu Ihezuo

Storylines

Spain: A year on from their big win in Sydney, Spain have hardly slowed down as they aim to become the first team to win the World Cup and the Olympic Games in consecutive years. The margin of victory may have been tight in their 2-1 win over Japan on Thursday, but Spain did what they do best: dominate possession and register loads of shots. On Thursday they had 75% of the ball and outscored the opposition fourteen to seven, putting half of their shots on target. Look for them to execute the same plan against Nigeria – and everyone else in the league, as long as they keep chasing the gold.

Nigeria: The Super Falcons are still in the race to advance out of the group stage of the Olympic Games for the first time in their history, but there are positives and negatives to be taken from their 1-0 defeat to Brazil on Thursday. They beat the opposition in possession with 52% possession, but took only six shots, while Brazil made thirteen. Their less-than-ideal attacking performance is a reflection of the fact that Asisat Oshoala, Nigeria’s star striker with 37 international goals, did not play on Thursday. She appears to be nursing an injury and although she has made the trip to France, her fitness will be key as long as Nigeria participates in the tournament.

Prediction

Spain are the favorites for the gold medal for a reason, so even if Nigeria can challenge them like Brazil, La Roja are good enough to escape most tests. Expect them to pick up another win and move closer to the knockout stages of the Olympics for the first time ever. Choose: Spain 2, Nigeria 0