Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Women’s World Water Polo Championship match.
Argentina (women)
This tournament marks the first appearance in two years for Argentina. In their previous campaign, they finished at the bottom of the standings without securing a single point. Given that context, expecting anything other than heavy defeats at this year’s World Championship seems unrealistic.
Netherlands (women)
The Netherlands are currently ranked second in the world and arrive in top form. They finished third at the World Cup, overcoming strong Spain (10:8) in their final match. Since January, the squad has played nine matches and suffered just two defeats. Still, they have not produced any runaway victories, with their highest scoring output in a single match being 24 goals.
Argentina (women) vs Netherlands (women) Prediction
Expectations surrounding the Netherlands are currently overly optimistic. A 25-goal winning margin seems unlikely, particularly as the squad continues to build rhythm and adjust to the competition environment. Given these factors, backing the handicap in favour of Argentina appears to offer value.
