Monday's Women's World Cup predictions including Canada vs. Australia

Japan Women vs. Spain Women (Monday, 8.00am)

Japan Women and Spain Women will battle it out for top spot in Group C when they face off in Wellington on Monday.

La Roja cruised to a comfortable victory over Zambia in their most recent outing at the Women's World Cup 2023, while Japan claimed a 2-0 win against Costa Rica on Matchday Two.

We say: Japan Women 1-3 Spain Women

After claiming maximum points in their opening two games, Japan and Spain will both enter Monday's contest in a positive mood, but we think La Roja will have enough firepower to finish the group stage with another victory.

Costa Rica Women vs. Zambia Women (Monday, 8.00am)

There will only be pride to play for when Costa Rica Women go head-to-head with Zambia Women at Waikato Stadium on Monday.

The two nations have already been eliminated from the Women's World Cup 2023 after losing their opening two games.

We say: Costa Rica Women 1-2 Zambia Women

Costa Rica and Zambia will both be looking to bow out the tournament with a win, but with the likes of Kundananji and Banda is their ranks, we think the Copper Queens have the attacking quality to claim maximum points.

Canada Women vs. Australia Women (Monday, 11.00am)

Canada Women and Australia Women will battle it out for a place in the knockout rounds of the Women's World Cup 2023 when they go head-to-head in Melbourne on Monday.

The tournament co-hosts occupy third place in Group B and are one point adrift of Canada, who currently sit in second position.

We say: Canada Women 1-2 Australia Women

Australia will be determined to avoid a group stage exit at their own tournament, and with Kerr set to return to the fold, we think the Matildas will have the firepower required to claim a crucial victory in front of their own supporters.

Ireland Women vs. Nigeria Women (Monday, 11.00am)

Nigeria Women will look to book their place in the knockout rounds of the Women's World Cup 2023 when they face Ireland Women on Monday.

In contrast to their opponents, the Girls in Green have already been eliminated, but they will be determined to end their campaign with a win.

We say: Ireland Women 1-2 Nigeria Women

Nigeria have showcased their talents at both ends of the pitch in the opening two games, and with the squad full of confidence, we think they will edge out Ireland to book their place in the Women's World Cup knockout rounds for just the third time in their history.