Norway (0-0-1 / W-D-L) battles Switzerland (1-0-0) Tuesday in a Group A stage match of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Kickoff from FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand, is set for 4 a.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Switzerland vs. Norway odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Norway suffered a stunning 1-0 loss Thursday to kick off the event, falling to New Zealand, which benefited a bit with a home-field advantage. Norway outshot New Zealand 13-12 — both with 2 shots on target — but had 3 times as many fouls (15 to 5). Norway does have one of the best rosters in the world, led by F Ada Hegerberg, winner of the Women’s Ballon d’Or in 2018.
Switzerland opened its Cup action with a 2-0 victory over the Philippines 2-0 Friday. The Swiss had 17 shots and 8 on target, controlling possession 74% of the time. The Philippines had 3 shots and 0 on target. MF Seraina Piubel scored the lone non-penalty goal for the Swiss.
Norway ranks 12th in the FIFA Women’s Rankings; Switzerland is 20th.
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Switzerland vs. Norway odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 6:22 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Switzerland +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Norway +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Draw +220
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +120 | U: -165)
Switzerland vs. Norway picks and predictions
Prediction
Switzerland 1, Norway 1
Moneyline (ML)
SPRINKLE DRAW (+220).
Switzerland exceeded expectations while Norway didn’t in the first matchday for each side.
While Hegerberg is a star, she’s also 28 years old and won the best women’s player award in 2018. If Norway couldn’t get through New Zealand, it doesn’t seem likely it will be able to dominant a top-20 side like the Swiss.
Switzerland’s win over the Philippines was expected, and it matters less than the struggles Norway had. The Norwegians had 1 more shot than New Zealand and as many shots on target.
Those struggles should continue, and for the value, back a close game and a DRAW (+220).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (-165).
Unders have been hot in the Women’s World Cup. Eight of the first 12 games through Sunday have cashed Under tickets, and several that have gone Over (Japan’s 5-0 win over Zambia and USA’s 3-0 win over Vietnam) were both expected to be high-goal games.
Both the Swiss and Norway went Under 2.5 in their openers, and both struggled to continually produce opportunities. Norway had just 2 shots on goal, while the Swiss had 8. Again, the Swiss had 74% possession and won’t dominate this game like it did against the Philippines — Norway had 50% possession vs. New Zealand.
Tuesday should feature a hard-fought battle, and as Norway proved in its 1st game, those typically have fewer goals. TAKE UNDER 2.5 (-165).
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