Switzerland Women vs Norway Women – Match preview, live stream, kick-off time, prediction, team news, lineups
Tuesday’s final game will see Switzerland hunting for their second straight victory as they face Norway – who shockingly lost their opening match against New Zealand in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Match Preview
Switzerland World Cup campaign
Switzerland’s opening game of the Women’s World Cup cut short their drought – finally winning after seven games without a victory.
A spot kick from Ramona Bachmann on the stroke of halftime game the Swiss a much-needed 1-0 lead, in the second half, Seraina Piubel found the net to see the game ended 2-0.
The team will undoubtedly be happy with their clean sheet and getting their campaign off to a solid start.
The Swiss have only appeared at the World Cup once before – reaching the knockout stages in 2015, and it looks likely they reach that stage again in 2023.
They can secure their place in the last 16 with a game to spare if they win and the Philippines fail to beat New Zealand.
In contrast to their opponents, Norway are at risk of being eliminated after they began the tournament with a 1-0 defeat to New Zealand.
Norway World Cup campaign
It was a really rough start for Norway, who lost 1-0 to New Zealand in their opening match of the tournament. It also marks Norway’s five matches without a win.
After losing their opener, Norway will be knocked out of the tournament if they lose and New Zealand are able to pick up a point against the Philippines.
An early exit would be a disaster for a nation that has reached the knockout rounds in seven of the previous eight World Cup finals.
Norway are hoping to win their second group game at a World Cup for the first time since 1999, after losing three and drawing two of their last five matches that have taken place on matchday two.
Team News
After beginning the tournament with a victory, Switzerland head coach Inka Grings could be tempted to stick to the winning formula and name an unchanged starting lineup.
Lia Walti will wear the captain’s armband, and the Arsenal midfielder will be joined in a midfield three by Coumba Sow and Geraldine Reuteler.
Noelle Maritz and Bachmann will both have to be mindful of the fact that they are now one booking away from a suspension after being cautioned in the opening game.
As for the visitors, Vilde Boe Risa is in contention to start against Switzerland after featuring as a substitute in the defeat to New Zealand.
Boe Risa’s introduction would allow Guro Reiten to move out to the left wing, where she usually operates for her club side Chelsea.
Ada Hegerberg will continue to lead the line for her country, and she will be looking to add to the 42 goals that she has scored for Norway.
Switzerland Women possible starting lineup:
Thalmann; Aigbogun, Buhler, Stierli, Maritz; Sow, Walti, Reuteler; Piubel, Bachmann, Crnogorcevic
Norway Women possible starting lineup:
Mikalsen; Bjelde, Mjelde, Harviken, Hansen; Engen, Boe Risa, Maanum; Hansen, Reiten, Hegerberg
WTX Sport predicts Norway 1-1 Switzerland
Both sides will be desperate for all three points but we think this game will end in a draw.
