The second round of matches at the 2023 Women's World Cup features a high-stakes Group A showdown between Switzerland and Norway.
The two sides had contrasting fortunes in their opening fixtures as Norway slipped to a 1-0 defeat against co-hosts New Zealand and Switzerland cruised to a 2-0 win over the Philippines.
Those results mean this game could decide their respective fates for the last 16, with Norway in need of a reaction after struggling to cope with an inspired New Zealand side in that opening match.
Victory for Switzerland will put them on the bring of the knockout stages with Norway's fate in the balance ahead of this tie.
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What time is Switzerland vs Norway kickoff?
This crucial clash in Group A clash will be played on July 25 at 8:00 p.m. local time at the Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand.
- Date: Tuesday, July 25
- Time: 8:00 p.m. NZT (4:00 a.m. ET)
Here's how that kickoff time translates into various timezones around the world:
| Timezone | Time |
|---|---|
| Australia (AEST) | 6:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand (NZT) | 8:00 p.m. |
| USA (ET) | 4:00 a.m. |
| UK (BST) | 9:00 a.m. |
| Singapore (SGT) | 4:00 p.m. |
| Malaysia (MYT) | 4:00 p.m. |
| Hong Kong (HKT) | 4:00 p.m. |
| India (IST) | 1:30 p.m. |
Switzerland vs Norway TV, live stream, how to watch
This Switzerland vs Norway clash will be available to watch on tv and online with broadcast options in all parts of the world:
| Country | Television | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Optus Sport | Optus Sport website/app |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports 1 NZ | Sky Sport NOW, Sky GO NZ |
| USA | FS1 | Fubo, Peacock (Spanish), Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Deportes site/app |
| Canada | TSN 1, TSN 4 | TSN+, TSN site/app, RDS site/app (French) |
| UK | ITV 1, STV | ITVX, STV Player |
| Singapore | — | FIFA Plus, MeWatch |
| Hong Kong | NOW Sports Prime | — |
| Malaysia | — | FIFA Plus |
| India | DD Sports | Fan Code |
Switzerland vs Norway projected lineups
Switzerland's winning start to the 2023 Women's World Cup could mean an unchanged starting line up for Inka Grings' side in Hamilton.
- Switzerland projected lineup (4-3-3): Thalmann (GK) – Aigbogun, Buhler, Stierli, Maritz – Sow, Wälti, Reuteler– Piubel, Crnogorčević, Bachmann
Defeat against New Zealand could force Norway head coach Hege Riise into some changes for this match, with Manchester United's Vilde Bøe Risa tipped to start.
- Norway projected lineup (4-3-3): Mikalsen (GK) – Bjelde, Mjelde, Harviken, Hansen – Risa, Maanum, Reiten – Graham Hansen, Hegerberg, Blakstad
Switzerland vs Norway betting odds
The pre-game picture looks clear ahead of this fixture with Switzerland in a strong position to confirm their position in the next phase as Norway look to recover.
The star quality in Norway's squad indicates they can get back on track but a positive result in vital for Riise team in this game.
| SWI win | Draw | NOR win | Both teams to score Y / N | Over / Under 2.5 goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM (USA) | 12/5 | 5/2 | 21/20 | 77/100 / 93/100 | 88/100 / 82/100 |
| Sports Interaction (Canada) | 3.25 | 3.25 | 2.07 | 1.70/1.92 | 1.90/1.81 |
| SkyBet (UK) | 12/5 | 12/5 | 21/20 | 8/11, 1/1 | 10/11, 4/5 |
| Dafabet (India) | 3.19 | 3.23 | 3.01 | 1.72 / 2.00 | 1.88 / 1.82 |
| Unibet (Australia) | 3.25 | 3.60 | 2.10 | 1.78/1.96 | 1.93/1.82 |
Odds correct as of July 22.
