<p>With the Olympics getting underway later this month, all eyes Down Under have begun to turn towards the Matildas.</p> <p>One our biggest medal hopes in a major event, arguably there is no more followed national side in Aus at the moment than the Matildas.</p> <p>They’ve turned into the rockstars of the Australian sporting landscape after the 2023 World Cup Down Under exposed them to a whole new generation of adoring fans.</p> <p>Here at Sportsbet, we’re no different. We’re firmly on the Tillies bandwagon as the girls go for gold in Paris. That’s why we’ll be previewing all of their games, as well as offering some expert betting tips and predictions along the way.</p> <p>First though, let’s take a look over their squad, fixtures, odds and more with our Matildas Olympics 2024 preview.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Who is in the Matildas Team for Paris?</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Obviously, the biggest news regarding who is in the Matildas team for Paris, is that around star striker Sam Kerr.</p> <p>In a huge blow for the Matildas’ gold medal hopes, Chelsea sharpshooter and Tillies talisman Kerr was ruled out of the 2024 Olympic Games after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament in a club training camp.</p> <p>While Kerr’s omission is a crushing blow for the Green and Gold, there is still plenty of top talent in Tony Gustavsson’s squad, as well as a solid blend of youth and experience.</p> <p>No less than eight players will become the first ever three-time football Olympians in Australia’s history.</p> <p>Steph Catley, Emily Van Egmond, Mackenzie Arnold, Ellie Carpenter, Caitlin Foord, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Polkinghorne and Tameka Yallop are the eight athletes in question and their experience on the Olympic stage will no doubt be imperative to any success the Matildas may have.</p> <p>Meanwhile, on the other side of the coin, Clare Hunt, Kaitlyn Torpey, Cortnee Vine and Clare Wheeler will all be making their Olympic debut.</p> <p>There are plenty of other talented players in the team too! View the full Matildas’ squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Matildas Olympic Squad</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Goalkeepers:</strong> Mackenzie Arnold, Teagan Micah.</p> <p><strong>Defenders:</strong> Steph Catley (c), Ellie Carpenter (vc), Clare Hunt, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Polkinghorne, Kaitlyn Torpey.</p> <p><strong>Midfielders: </strong>Kyra Cooney-Cross, Cortnee Vine, Tameka Yallop, Clare Wheeler, Katrina Gorry, Emily van Egmond (vc).</p> <p><strong>Forwards: </strong>Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler, Michelle Heyman, Hayley Raso.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Matildas Fixtures at the Olympics 2024</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Australia vs Germany</h3> <p><strong>Date:</strong> Friday, July 26, 2024.</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Stade de Marseille.</p> <p><strong>Kick-off: </strong>3:00am AEST.</p> <p><strong>Where to watch: </strong>Nine Network or Stan Sport.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Australia vs Zambia</h3> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Monday, July 29, 2024.</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Stade de Nice.</p> <p><strong>Kick-off: </strong>3:00am AEST.</p> <p><strong>Where to watch:</strong> Nine Network or Stan Sport.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Australia vs USA</h3> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday, August 1, 2024</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Stade de Marseille.</p> <p><strong>Kick-off: </strong>3:00am AEST.</p> <p><strong>Where to watch: </strong>Nine Network or Stan Sport.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>How to Watch the Matildas at the Olympics 2024 in Australia</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In Australia, the 2024 Olympic Games will be broadcast on more than 40 free-to-air channels under the Nine Network.</p> <p>Obviously, the Matildas games will be part of this coverage and they are not to be missed.</p> <p>For those looking for ad-free viewing, streaming service Stan Sport, is the other option.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Olympics 2024 Women’s Soccer Gold Medal Odds</h2>

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