Hosts Switzerland kick off their Women's UEFA European Championships campaign against Norway on Wednesday night. The Swiss are in Group A alongside both Iceland and Finland, who will face each other in the opening match of the tournament.
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Switzerland Women vs Norway Women prediction: Norwegians to upset hosts?
Key stats
- Switzerland's 4-1 win against Czech Republic last time out was only their first in 10 games in total in all competitions.
- Norway beat Switzerland 1-0 only a few weeks ago.
- Norway have won three of the previous four H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Switzerland Women 1-2 Norway Women
Switzerland will be feeling the pressure to perform in their opening game in front of their home fans, and so may find it tough against a Norwegian side ranked seven places above them (16th) in the official FIFA World Rankings. Norway have also had the better of the most recent meetings, and so will be confident of beating a Swiss team with just one win in their last 10 across all competitions.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Norway odds-on favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Perhaps unsurprisingly given their superior world ranking and recent H2H record, Norway have been installed as favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points in their group stage opener. Interestingly, a draw and a Switzerland victory have been given an equal chance of happening, as shown by the implied probabilities.
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Most recent H2Hs: Norway hoping to extend unbeaten streak
Norway are unbeaten in the previous four H2Hs, winning three of them. Their last victory came in early June, which could be a good sign in terms of predicting how the game is going to go.
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Womens International 10/04/17
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Algarve Cup 09/03/15
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Switzerland Women preview: Buhler injury blow
Switzerland were dealt a blow just days before the tournament when defender Luana Buhler was ruled out through injury. Laia Balleste has been selected as a replacement.
Predicted lineup: Peng (GK); Beney, Calligaris, Stierli, Maritz; Riesen; Reuteler, Ivelj, Walti, Vallotto & Schertenleib
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D
Iceland Women
3
Switzerland Women
3
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L
France Women
2
Switzerland Women
0
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L
Norway Women
2
Switzerland Women
1
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D
Iceland Women
0
Switzerland Women
0
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L
England Women
1
Switzerland Women
0
Norway Women preview: Bergsvand also withdrawn
Similarly, central defender Guro Bergsvand has had to withdraw from the original squad through injury. Norway have since called upon Marthine Ostenstad to replace her.
Predicted lineup: Fiskerstrand (GK); Hansen, Harviken, Mjelde, Bjelde; Engem, Boe Risa; Reiten, Graham, Maanum & Hegerberg
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L
France Women
2
Norway Women
0
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D
Iceland Women
0
Norway Women
0
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W
Switzerland Women
1
Norway Women
2
UEFA Women's Nations League 21/02/25
L
France Women
1
Norway Women
0
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W
Northern Ireland Women
0
Norway Women
3
Player to watch: Ada Hegerberg
Ada Hegerberg is a name feared by women's defences all over the world. The Lyon striker boasts an impressive 49 goals in 91 senior caps for her country, and will be hunting down a milestone 50th against the hosts Switzerland.
Hegerberg remains one of the best strikers in the women's game, and with the likes of Women's Super League stars Frida Maanum and Guro Reiten supplying her, she could end up filling her boots. Norway's deadly attack force means that they should be considered the favourites to progress from Group A.