Switzerland (W) vs Norway (W) prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 2 July 2025
Switzerland
Norway
One of the key Group A clashes at the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship will take place on July 2 in Basel, Switzerland, as the hosts face Norway at St. Jakob Park. Here’s a bet on goals in this match with an attractive odds offer.
Match preview
As tournament hosts, the Swiss women’s national team dreams of making it out of the group stage at the Euros for the first time in its history. However, their recent Nations League campaign raises concerns—just one win in six matches and a last-place finish in the group. Even with an attacking spark (7 goals scored), Pia Sundhage’s squad conceded 11 times. The main hopes rest on the leadership trio: Crnogorcevic, goalkeeper Thalmann, and Champions League winner with Arsenal, Lia Wälti.
Their last meeting with Norway ended in a narrow defeat (0-1), preceded by losses to France and a draw with Iceland. Still, playing at home and with the backing of their fans could give Switzerland the needed boost. The team likes to play fast and aggressively, making them dangerous on turnovers and counterattacks—a fact underlined by their 4-1 win over the Czech Republic.
Norway, on the other hand, are considered the favorites in the group thanks to their top-tier talent. Despite a disappointing Euro 2022 (group stage exit after a 0-8 loss to England), Gemma Grainger’s side is gradually finding its rhythm. A win over Switzerland in June, a draw with Iceland, and a loss to Sweden (0-2) show that the Norwegians are still searching for their best form.
The attacking lineup is stacked: Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona), Ada Hegerberg (former Ballon d’Or winner), Sophie Román Haug, and Frida Maanum (Arsenal) have the ability to exploit any defensive weakness. Still, just 2 goals in their last 5 outings highlight the need for better finishing.
Probable lineups
- Switzerland (W): Thalmann; Egli, Sander, Crnogorcevic, Reichli; Wälti, Frey, Bachmann; Scholz, Morozan, Humphre
- Norway (W): Osako; Eriksen, Bjersmyr, Harvik; Naalsund, Maanum, Sevik, Reiten; Hansen, Terland, Hegerberg
Match facts and head-to-head
- Norway have won 3 of their last 4 matches against Switzerland.
- Both teams have conceded at least once in 4 of their last 5 encounters.
- Switzerland have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 5 matches.
Prediction
Given the defensive frailties on both sides and the attacking firepower on display, goals are likely at both ends. The home crowd will boost Switzerland’s confidence, but Norway remain favorites on paper and in head-to-head meetings. Our pick: Both teams to score at odds of 1.97.
