Both Norway and Iceland have sealed contrasting fates as they prepare to do battle in their final game of Group A at the UEFA Women's European Championships at the Arena Thun on Thursday night. Indeed, Norway have already qualified for the knockout stage having won their opening two matches of the competition, while Iceland have already been knocked out after losing their first two games.
Contents
Norway Women vs Iceland Women prediction: Norwegians to maintain 100% start?
Key stats
- Norway have won three of their last four games in all competitions.
- Iceland have lost three of their previous four matches to-nil across all competitions.
- Norway are unbeaten in the previous four H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Norway Women 2-0 Iceland Women
Despite being two places below them in the official FIFA Women's World Rankings, Norway (16th) should be confident of beating Iceland here. Of course, they are in better form having won their opening two group matches, and also boast a superior H2H record in recent meetings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Norway fancied by bookmakers
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Norway are favoured by bookmakers to claim all three points. An Iceland victory is rated just above a draw, with all three results fairly close to each other.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Football Betting Tips Today page.
Most recent H2Hs: Norway on unbeaten streak
As mentioned previously, Norway are unbeaten in the last four H2Hs. Their previous meeting was a 1-1 draw in May, in the UEFA Women's Nations League.
Womenu2018s International 23/01/18
Norway Women
Iceland Women
Algarve Cup 01/03/17
Norway Women
Iceland Women
Algarve Cup 06/03/15
Norway Women
Iceland Women
Norway Women preview: Stick to winning formula?
Norway could decide to stick to the same or a similar XI that they have been running throughout the tournament so far, in order to try and carry on their winning momentum heading into the knockout stage. They may equally be tempted to rotate given that they have already qualified, but we think that they will go with a strong starting lineup.
Predicted lineup: Fiskerstrand (GK), Bjelde, Harviken, Hansen, Lund, Risa, Engen, Hansen, Maanum, Reiten & Hegerberg
UEFA Women's Nations League 08/04/25
L
France Women
2
Norway Women
0
UEFA Women's Nations League 04/04/25
D
Iceland Women
0
Norway Women
0
UEFA Women's Nations League 25/02/25
W
Switzerland Women
1
Norway Women
2
UEFA Women's Nations League 21/02/25
L
France Women
1
Norway Women
0
Womens Euro Championships Qual 03/12/24
W
Northern Ireland Women
0
Norway Women
3
Iceland Women preview: Antonsdottir back from suspension
Hildur Antonsdottir is back from suspension for Iceland after serving a one-game ban for her red card in their opening group stage match. However, she may have to settle for a place on the bench for this one.
Predicted lineup: Runarsdottir (GK), Arnadottir, Viggosdottir, Sigurdardottir, Arnardottir, Eiriksdottir, Brynjarsdottir, Johannsdottir, Jonsdottir, Vilhjalmsdottir & Jessen
UEFA Women's Nations League 08/04/25
D
Switzerland Women
3
Iceland Women
3
UEFA Women's Nations League 04/04/25
D
Norway Women
0
Iceland Women
0
UEFA Women's Nations League 25/02/25
L
France Women
3
Iceland Women
2
UEFA Women's Nations League 21/02/25
D
Switzerland Women
0
Iceland Women
0
Womenu2019s International 02/12/24
L
Denmark Women
2
Iceland Women
0
Player to watch: Guro Reiten
Guro Reiten has been the creative spark in recent games for Norway, as she grabbed an assist in their 2-1 win against Finland last time out, and also in the UEFA Women's Nations League in a 1-0 victory against this tournament's hosts Switzerland in June.
Reiten also possesses a significant goal threat, with a total of 21 goals scored in 104 senior caps for her country. Nonetheless, Norway will need her to keep firing if they are going to go far in the tournament.