Will the Matildas and Football Ferns have a home ground advantage?

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So will the host nations’ sides, the Matildas and the Football Ferns, have a “home ground advantage”?

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So will the host nations’ sides, the Matildas and the Football Ferns, have a “home ground advantage”?
But a host nation team hasn’t won the Women’s World Cup since the United States back in 1999.

Back then, data suggested teams experienced more success when playing at home than away.
Basketball, handball and rugby union had the strongest home advantage, winning between 58-60% of their points at home.
Away teams tend to attack less, attempt fewer shots, put in fewer crosses, and score fewer goals.

Academic research has spent considerable time exploring the factors related the home advantage.
There are three main factors that stand out.
The crowd effect When playing at home, the crowd is usually filled with home fans wanting to see a big win.
Results are mixed, but there’s some evidence to suggest that as average attendance at football games increases, the home advantage may also increase.
Research suggests these factors can support what are called “superior psychological states”, such as greater confidence in the self and the team.