Norway (0 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss) takes on Philippines (1-0-1) Sunday in the final Group A battle for both nations. Kickoff from Eden Park is set for 3 a.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Norway vs. Philippines odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Norway commenced its World Cup play with a 1-0 loss against co-host New Zealand. It had 1 more shot and as many on target as the co-host. In its 2nd match, which was Tuesday, it drew Switzerland 0-0. It had 7 more shots and 4 more on target yet didn’t manage a goal. Norway, which ranks No. 12 in the world per FIFA Women’s Rankings, was a strong favorite to get out of the group.
The Philippines rank 46th in the world. It beat New Zealand 1-0 following a 2-0 loss to Switzerland to open its World Cup action. It didn’t even manage a shot on target against Switzerland, allowing 8 shots on goal. It even had 12 fewer shots and 3 fewer shots on target than New Zealand despite coming out victorious. It had under 35% possession in both battles.
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Norway vs. Philippines odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Norway -800 (bet $800 to win $100) | Philippines +1600 (bet $100 to win $1,600) | Draw +800
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +130 | U: -185)
Norway vs. Philippines picks and predictions
Prediction
Norway 3, Philippines 0
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
There’s not much value on the moneyline nor a team-specific wager.
Norway is a strong favorite, and although it hasn’t won in the World Cup, its performances have looked like that of a team capable of going deep in the event.
At (-800), it is unplayable to win outright, and even both teams not to score at (-275) isn’t good enough value to consider. Ultimately, pass on team-specific wager.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET NORWAY OVER 2.5 (-135).
Norway, unless New Zealand loses, will need goal differential to help it get to the next round. That means it will want to put it on the Philippines.
Norway hasn’t scored yet in this tournament but had 15 shots against Switzerland and scored 2 or more in 3 straight games before the World Cup. It scored 2 on Portugal, 3 on Sweden and 2 on Spain – the latter 2 are top-tier nations.
It has a few elite scorers in F Ada Hegerberg and F Caroline Hansen, both of which can finish in the final third. Expect a betting showing from Norway and for its attack to come alive.
Take NORWAY OVER 2.5 (-135).
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