Norway Women vs Northern Ireland Women
7th July 2000hrs
Football – International – UEFA Women’s Euro 2022
Pick Norway to Win Both Halves
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 4/6 odds taken 1308 GMT, Wednesday 6 July
Martin Sjogren’s Norway and Kenny Shiels’ Northern Ireland square off at St Mary’s in Southampton in Group A of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 championship. This will be the second game of the tournament after England get things up and running on Wednesday. Norn Iron will be making their first ever European Championship finals appearance – can the Northern Irish defy the odds and get off to winning start on Thursday? Keep reading for the best odds and tips.
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Norway Women Preview – Norwegians to get the points in Southampton
Norway have put together a five-game winning run ahead of these championships. Since back-to-back losses to Portugal and Italy in February, the Norwegians have beaten Portugal, Kosovo, Poland, New Zealand and Denmark in successive games.
In their final Euro 2022 warm-up match, Norway edged past the Danes in Varberg. After going a goal down in the first minute, Martin Sjogren’s side showed plenty of fighting spirit to bounce back and get the win. The Grasshoppers will no doubt need more of the same endeavour at the Euros.
With a tough game against tournament hosts England to come after this one, Norway will be looking for no less than three points at St Mary’s on Thursday. They are the odds-on favourites at 1/16.
Northern Ireland Women Preview – Green and White Army to come up short
Northern Ireland only recently went into a full-time professional setup, so it is easy to see why they are the massive underdogs in Group A. However, they are sure to show their Northern Irish spirit and cause a few problems during their time on English soil.
Norn Iron did remarkably well to reach Euro 2022, but their form of late has been poor. After a 2-2 draw with Switzerland, Northern Ireland have gone on to suffer four consecutive defeats, losing 5-0 and 4-1 in their last two.
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The Green and White Army will certainly enjoy the occasion, but this will be a mammoth task for the underdogs. The bookies are offering 28/1 for a Northern Irish win.
Norway Women vs Northern Ireland Women Betting Advice
When these two nations last met three years ago, Norway wiped the floor with Northern Ireland, running out emphatic 6-0 winners in Stavanger. The Norwegians also won 6-0 in Belfast three months earlier.
Northern Ireland did shock Norway once, but the 3-1 home victory came 11 years ago. Other than that, the Grasshoppers have dominated this fixture.
Key Facts – Norway Women vs Northern Ireland Women Betting Tip
- Norway have won the last two meetings 6-0
- Northern Ireland have qualified for the Euros for the first time ever
- The Green and White Army have suffered four straight defeats
This will be a great occasion for Kenny Shiels’ and his debuting side, but Norway will surely be too strong in Southampton. Have a punt on the Norwegians to win both halves at 4/6. It could also be worth backing the Grasshoppers to win -2 at 8/13.
The best betting odds for Norway Women vs Northern Ireland Women
Norway Women to win: 1/16 at Bet365
Draw: 10/1 at Bet365
Northern Ireland Women to win: 28/1 at Bet365
