Norway enter the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup looking to regain past glory, but they could face a tricky test against co-host New Zealand on Thursday. The Norwegians were among the world’s best teams when the Women’s World Cup began in the 1990s, losing to the USWNT in the inaugural 1991 final before beating Germany to win the 1995 title. They also won the gold medal at the 2000 Olympics. Norway reached the quarterfinals in 2019, falling to Australia on penalties. New Zealand have never won a Women’s World Cup match but they’ve qualified six times, including five in a row. The teams have met five times in competitive matches, with Norway winning four and losing one. The most recent meeting was a 1-0 victory at the 2008 Olympics.
Kickoff is set for 3 a.m. ET. Norway are -380 favorites (risk $380 to win $100) in the latest New Zealand vs. Norway odds from Caesars Sportsbook. New Zealand are +950 underdogs, a draw is priced at +420, and the over/under for total match goals is 2.5. Before locking in any Norway vs. New Zealand picks, you need to see the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup predictions and best bets from SportsLine soccer insider Jon Eimer.
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