A Women’s World Cup match of enormous importance takes the stage in Hamilton, New Zealand as Switzerland and Norway meet in Group A play.
Following New Zealand’s early victory over Norway in the tournament curtain-raiser, these two teams both know that they are playing catchup, and it could mean the knockout stage will have only room for one of these two sides. Given that, any missteps could prove devastating to either side’s tournament survival.
Unlike Norway, Switzerland managed to pick up three points in their opener. Yet a 2-0 victory over the Philippines did little to inspire confidence in a game against the 46th-ranked team in the world.
With each side looking to improve, but also not open themselves up to mortal wounds, there’s a tense feeling about this match between two European nations of high standing in the women’s football universe.
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Switzerland vs Norway match facts
- Date: Tuesday, July 25
- Kickoff Time: 4 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. BST / 6 p.m. AEST
- Location: Waikato Stadium (Hamilton, New Zealand)
- Official: Stephanie Frappart (FRA)
- Last meeting: Norway 2-1 Switzerland (Apr. 10, 2017 | Friendly)
Switzerland vs Norway prediction, odds
- Moneyline lean: Draw (+230)
- Handicap lean: Switzerland +0.5 (-145)
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