Norway and Italy will meet in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Women's European Championships in Switzerland on Wednesday night, having safely got through the group stage of the competition. Norway finished top of Group A with maximum points from all three of their games, beating the hosts Switzerland as well as both Finland and Iceland.
Italy finished in second place in Group B behind the tournament favourites Spain, but ahead of both Belgium and Portugal. Nonetheless, this promises to be an exciting affair between two of the best nations that the women's game has to offer.
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Norway Women vs Italy Women prediction: Norwegians to sail into semis?
Key Stats
- Norway have won four of their last five games in total in all competitions.
- Italy's 3-1 defeat against Spain last time out was their first loss in six matches across all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in four of the previous five H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Norway Women 2-1 Italy Women
Given Norway's record at the tournament so far and how well they have played, we fancy them to go through to the semi-finals at Italy's expense. It is a close game to call though, as the Italians were on a good run themselves before their defeat to Spain.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Italy installed as favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Italy have actually been installed with bookmakers as the favourites for this clash. Interestingly, a Norway win is rated only slightly above a draw in normal time.
Anyhow, if you are interested in more of our predictions, take a look at our latest betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Italy unbeaten in three meetings
Italy are also unbeaten in the previous three meetings between the two sides, so backing against them does hold some more significance. Given that both teams have scored in four of the last five meetings, as mentioned previously, we should also expect plenty of goalmouth action on Wednesday night.
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Norway Women preview: Lund suspended
Norway will be missing Marit Lund through suspension after she was given a red card against Iceland last time out. They have no other major concerns in the squad.
Predicted lineup: Fiskerstrand (GK); Woldvik, Mjelde, Harviken, Hansen; Naalsund, Risa; Bizet, Maanum, Gaupset & Hegerberg
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France Women
2
Norway Women
0
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Iceland Women
0
Norway Women
0
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Switzerland Women
1
Norway Women
2
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L
France Women
1
Norway Women
0
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W
Northern Ireland Women
0
Norway Women
3
Italy Women preview: No fresh concerns
Italy have no fresh concerns themselves in terms of potential injuries or suspensions in the squad. We are expecting the same if not a similar XI to the one that started against Spain last time out.
Predicted lineup: Giuliani (GK); Oliviero, Lenzini, Salvai, Linari, Boattin; Cantore, Giugliano, Caruso, Bonansea & Piemonte
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Denmark Women
0
Italy Women
3
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Sweden Women
3
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2
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Denmark Women
3
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Wales Women
0
Italy Women
1
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Germany Women
1
Italy Women
2
Player to watch: Signe Gaupset
Signe Gaupset is really making a name for herself not just in Norway, but in the women's game in general. The 20-year-old scored two goals and set up a further two goals for her international teammate Frida Maanum in a 4-3 win for the Norwegians against Iceland last time out, and she is no doubt the player to watch against Italy on Wednesday night.