FIFA Women’s World Cup: Switzerland vs Norway Odds
Norway Facing Potential Elimination
Switzerland on Top of Group A After One Match
Norway shockingly lost their Women’s World Cup opener to hosts New Zealand and now have their backs against the wall. When the Grasshoppers take on Switzerland on Thursday, nothing less than all three points will suffice. Switzerland managed to pick up an opening win vs the Philippines and are potentially on their way to a first knockout stage appearance. With a lot at stake for both teams, we’ll take a look at the Switzerland vs Norway odds.
Switzerland vs Norway
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Location: FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
Head-to-Head
Norway’s women’s national team has historically been a good pick for betting on soccer vs Switzerland. All-time, Norway are 8-1-2 vs. Switzerland and have outscored them 40-8. They last met in 2017, when Norway picked up a 2-1 win in the Cyprus Cup. This is the first Women’s World Cup match between the two sides.
Switzerland Get Job Done
- FIFA Women’s World Ranking: 20
- Last Match: 2-0 W vs. Philippines
- Next Match: July 30th vs. New Zealand
Switzerland’s form heading into the FIFA Women’s World Cup was a cause for concern. They went 0-5-1 in their 2023 matches prior to their opening win vs the Philippines. La Nati dominated possession and didn’t concede a single shot on target. The Philippines did have a goal called back for offside, though. Ramona Bachmann opened up the scoring by converting a penalty just before the end of the first half.
In the second half, Switzerland had plenty of chances and managed to double their lead on a scramble in the box. Finally, Inka Grings got her first win as Switzerland coach and now they’re just one win away from their most-ever at a World Cup. It was also Switzerland’s first opening win at a major tournament.
Should Switzerland fail to win their next match vs Norway, the group stage closer to their World Cup schedule becomes crucial. Both Switzerland and New Zealand won their openers and they’ll face off on July 30th in a match that could decide the group. A Switzerland win vs Norway and New Zealand draw or loss vs the Philippines will mean the Swiss clinch a knockout stage berth. Wanting to take care of business early, expect La Nati to go all out here.
Norway Fall as Favorites
- FIFA Women’s World Ranking: 12
- Last Match: 0-1 L vs. New Zealand
- Next Match: July 30th vs. Philippines
In one of the most exciting Women’s World Cup games so far, Norway fell 1-0 to New Zealand. Norway didn’t look like themselves and allowed a New Zealand team backed by the home crowd to grow in confidence as the game went on. It was a disjointed display for Norway as they squandered their first-half chances. Switzerland vs Norway odds
Then, the hosts took the lead as Kendra Wilkinson confidently slotted home and Norway couldn’t find an equalizer. It’s the first time since 1991 that Norway has lost their FIFA Women’s World Cup opener. Pre-match, they were 1.5-goal ATS favorites and -370 moneyline favorites vs New Zealand. As big favorites, Norway allowed New Zealand to get their first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup win.
Now, Ada Hegerberg and Norway need all three points vs Switzerland to get themselves back on solid footing. Norway have never been shut out in consecutive group-stage matches in any of their nine World Cup appearances. Going back to the 2019 tournament, they’ve now lost two matches in a row. They’ve also never lost three matches in a row in the Women’s World Cup.
Match Analysis & Odds
Notably, Norway are winless in their last five matches vs European opposition in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. They’ve now also lost their last three matches at major tournaments. Still, the Switzerland vs Norway odds price the Grasshoppers as +110 ATS and moneyline favorites for Tuesday’s match. Meanwhile, Switzerland’s +0.5 displays -140 odds and the Swiss are +260 underdogs to get consecutive wins.
While Norway has a big advantage in head-to-head history, this is the first meeting between the sides in six years. While Switzerland have struggled to get wins recently, they’ve avoided defeat in 10 of their last 12 matches. A draw would be a solid result for Switzerland but Norway could be in trouble if they don’t secure all three points. A deadlock comes in at +220 odds here.
Switzerland has never won two matches in a row at the Women’s World Cup. So, this is a chance to make history. Goals have been a bit hard to come by for Norway in recent Women’s World Cup fixtures. They’ve averaged just 0.8 goals per game in their last five matches in the competition. Here, under 2.5 goals show -140 odds.
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