Switzerland vs Norway prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for Women’s World Cup 2023 group match
A crucial game of the Women’s World Cup takes place in Hamilton, New Zealand, when Switzerland and Norway meet in Group A.
After New Zealand’s early win over Norway in the tournament’s opener, both teams know they have to catch up and that could mean there’s only room for either side in the knockout stages. With this in mind, missteps could have devastating consequences for both sides’ survival in the tournament.
Unlike Norway, Switzerland managed to get three points in the opening game. But a 2-0 win over the Philippines did little to boost confidence in a game against the world-ranked side 46th.
With both sides trying to improve but also avoiding mortal injuries, a tense atmosphere prevails in this match between two European nations highly regarded in the women’s football universe.
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Facts about the game Switzerland vs. Norway
- Date: Tuesday, July 25th
- kick-off time: 4am ET / 9am BST / 6pm AEST
- Location: Waikato Stadium (Hamilton, New Zealand)
- Officially: Stephanie Frappart (FRA)
- Last meeting: Norway 2-1 Switzerland (April 10, 2017 | friendly)
Prediction Switzerland vs. Norway, odds
- Moneyline Lean: Draw (+230)
- Handicap slim: Switzerland +0.5 (-145)
- Outcome Prediction: Switzerland – Norway 1:1
There are talented players on both sides of these teams and there are very few that set the teams apart – so leave it at that.
A loss would put both teams in a disadvantageous position on the final day of the group stage. With that in mind, it would be surprising to see both teams empty the funnel in this game. A point would be good for both sides and everything would be open on the last day of the game.
| Switzerland win |
Pull | Norway win |
Both teams Y/N score |
over under 2.5 goals |
STILL -0.5 |
SWI +0.5 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM (UNITED STATES) |
+240 | +230 | +110 | -115 / -120 | +105 / -145 | +100 | -145 |
| Sports interaction (Canada) |
+225 | +220 | +110 | -127 / -122 | +104 / -143 | +110 | -147 |
| SkyBet (UNITED KINGDOM) |
12/5 | 9/4 | 11/10 | 4/5, 10/11 | 10.11., 6.4 | — | — |
| Unibet (Australia) |
3.50 | 3.30 | 2.15 | 1.86 / 1.86 | 2.14 / 1.67 | — | — |
| Dafabet (India) |
3.37 | 3.08 | 2.09 | 1.84 / 1.86 | 2.08 / 1.66 | 2.07 | 1.67 |
The best bet Switzerland vs. Norway
- Choose: Under 2.5 goals
- Opportunities: -145 (BetMGM)
As mentioned, it’s difficult to imagine either side approaching this game with a flaming mentality. Should that happen, both nations would be content with a point.
Meanwhile, both teams struggled offensively in their opening games. Switzerland have scored just two goals in the Philippines, despite 17 shots, and have only conceded more than two goals twice since the start of 2022 – a 15-0 win over European leaders Malta and a 3-3 draw with leaders Zambia in the World Cup warm-up.
Norway scored three goals against Sweden and two against Spain in April, but before that they were extremely weak, being ruled out by Denmark and France, while they only managed one goal each in games against Belgium and Uruguay last calendar year.
On the grandest stage, where these teams have every reason not to lose and fewer reasons to aim for victory, a low-scoring affair seems appropriate here.
Switzerland vs. Norway live stream, TV channel
| TV channel | streaming | |
| USA | FS1, Telemundo | Fubo, Fox Sports website/app, peacock (Spanish), Telemundo Deportes website/app |
| United Kingdom | ITV 1, STV Scotland | ITVX, STV Player |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| Canada | TSN1, TSN4 | TSN+, TSN site/app, RDS site/app |
| India | DD sports | fan code |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport 1 New Zealand | Sky Sports NOW, Sky GO |
| Singapore | FIFA WWC CH01 | StarHub TV+, meWATCH |
| Hong Kong | TV now | Viu TV |
| Malaysia | — | FIFA+ |