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- Competition: EURO W, Quarter-Finals
- Date: Wednesday, 16th July, 2025
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Stade de Genève (Geneva)
Norway W, a two-time EURO champ, won their title a long time ago. They were generally among the best European teams up to around a decade ago, constantly reaching the Semi-Finals or Finals on EUROs. However, the last two tournaments have been a disappointment, as they finished their journey after the Group phase. This time, they had a fantastic performance in the group stage, winning all three games against Iceland W, Finland W, and Switzerland W.
Meanwhile, Italy's women's national team, unlike the men's team, isn't a European powerhouse. They have never won any major tournament and haven't gone past the Quarter-Finals stage in the 21st century. In this tournament, they came out of group B with only four points. Still, we have to mention they had a really tough group with Spain W, Portugal W, and Belgium W.
Norway W vs Italy W pick: BTTS - YES
Norway W did really well in the group phase, winning all three games and scoring eight goals - 2.7 per game. However, we have to mention that they had an easier path than Italy W, but we believe that they are capable of scoring at least once in this match as well. Still, their defense wasn't as good, failing to keep a clean sheet in those three matches.
Italy W scored one goal per game in the first three matches vs Spain, Portugal, and Belgium. They had a tough schedule and still scored every time while creating many goalscoring opportunities. Thus far, they averaged almost 1.5 xG per game.
In the previous h2h game, we saw a 1:1 draw. Moreover, four of the last five h2h games ended with both teams scoring. Considering all the above, we expect an exciting game with both teams scoring at least once.
Norway W vs Italy W Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Italy W
1 : 1
Norway W
UEFA Women's Championship Qualification
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Norway W
0 : 0
Italy W
UEFA Women's Championship Qualification
Norway W team news
In the previous game against Iceland W, Marit Lund received a red card and will be suspended. The 27-year-old Lund is the team's best left full-back, and her absence could be a significant factor. With her out, Tuva Hansen might move to the left flank, and Maren Mjelde might get the opportunity to start as a central defender.
Last matches of Norway W
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Norway W
4 : 3
Iceland W
UEFA Women's EURO
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Norway W
2 : 1
Finland W
UEFA Women's EURO
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Norway W
0 : 2
Sweden W
Friendly International Women
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Switzerland W
0 : 1
Norway W
Women's Nations League
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Norway W
1 : 1
Iceland W
Women's Nations League
Norway W lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Cecilie Fiskerstrand
Defenders
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13
Thea Bjelde
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6
Maren Mjelde
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16
Mathilde Harviken
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4
Tuva Hansen
Midfielders
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8
Vilde Boe Risa
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10
Caroline Graham
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7
Ingrid Engen
Forwards
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18
Frida Leonhardsen-Maanum
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14
Ada Hegerberg
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11
Guro Reiten
Italy W team news
After reaching the knockout phase, coach Andrea Soncin spoke to the media. He was satisfied with retching the knockout phase despite losing the last match to Spain W. He said the key objective to get through the group is fulfilled, which is the most important thing. The coach added there is a gap in quality between them and Spain W, but also said they can develop and close that gap a bit.
Last matches of Italy W
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Italy W
1 : 3
Spain W
UEFA Women's EURO
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Portugal W
1 : 1
Italy W
UEFA Women's EURO
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Belgium W
0 : 1
Italy W
UEFA Women's EURO
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Wales W
1 : 4
Italy W
Women's Nations League
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Italy W
0 : 0
Sweden W
Women's Nations League
Italy W lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Laura Giuliani
Defenders
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19
Martina Lenzini
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23
Cecilia Salvai
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5
Elena Linari
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17
Lisa Boattin
Midfielders
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2
Elisabetta Oliviero
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6
Manuela Giugliano
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18
Arianna Caruso
Forwards
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11
Barbara Bonansea
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9
Martina Piemonte
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7
Sofia Cantore
4 Reasons why we should see both teams scored
- Both teams scored in Norway W all three games in EURO
- Norway W scored eight goals in three games
- Italy W scored in all three games in EURO
- Four of the last five h2h games ended with both teams scoring
Main prediction Norway W - Italy W
Both Teams to Score
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