2023 Girls’s World Cup: Norway vs. Switzerland odds, choose, prediction

Tagged because the odds-on favourite to win Group A, Norway was alleged to have a comparatively straightforward trip to the Spherical of 16 on the 2023 Girls’s World Cup.

However a loss to New Zealand within the event’s opening match has the Grasshoppers with their backs towards the wall Tuesday morning (4 a.m. ET).

If Norway loses to Switzerland, its event is over. And whereas a draw would technically maintain the Grasshoppers’ hopes alive, they’d nonetheless want some scoreboard assist in the ultimate spherical of matches.

That’s not a scenario any group — particularly one with excessive expectations — needs to be in. 

Can Norway get its event again on observe Tuesday?

Norway vs. Switzerland prediction

(4 a.m. ET. FS1)

Whereas Norway is a significantly better group than New Zealand on paper, there have been some purple flags — each tactical and intangible — for the aggressive Norwegians towards the extra pragmatic Soccer Ferns.

The excellent news for Norway is that despite the fact that Switzerland could also be extra proficient than New Zealand, La Nati play a extra upbeat fashion of soccer, which ought to make issues a bit extra comfy for the Norwegians. 

After being employed because the supervisor of the Swiss Nationwide Group final yr, Inka Grings stated she needed the group to transition from being a group that depends on a sturdy, structured protection into one that desires the ball and desires to assault.

It was an formidable aim, however one which was welcomed by the Swiss Soccer Federation.

The outcomes haven’t been all that encouraging. 

Whereas La Nati cruised to a 2-0 win over the Philippines of their World Cup opener, which was their first victory in 2023 regardless of enjoying a comparatively straightforward schedule, Switzerland drew with Poland (twice), China, Zambia, and Morocco in friendlies during the last seven months and misplaced to Iceland, 2-1, at dwelling in April. 

Norway’s run-up to the World Cup was a blended bag, and the loss to New Zealand didn’t assist, however the betting market was clear concerning the Grasshoppers’ standing in Group A.

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They have been a large favourite to win the group, whereas the Swiss and Kiwis have been mainly priced as equals. And but, New Zealand — regardless of enjoying in its dwelling nation — acquired as excessive as +900 earlier than its match towards Norway final week.

Switzerland is simply +270 to win Tuesday.

It’s clear the betting market has overreacted to Norway’s loss to New Zealand final week. Take the +115 on the Grasshoppers to maintain their event alive and don’t be afraid of a sprinkle on the Norwegians to prime the group both.

The Guess: Norway +115 (Caesars)