New Zealand vs Norway Predictions, Odds & Sports Betting Tips 07/20/2023

New Zealand host Norway in the opening match of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Both sides have hopes of a deep run in the tournament, so will be looking to claim three points to kick off their group campaign. Our exclusive sports betting tip for the game can help you start the tournament in style. 

New Zealand – Norway

Tip:

Norway to win and BTTS

19/10

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Home Win 1

0%

17/2

Draw X

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4/1

Away Win 2

0%

2/7

Despite being the host nation, New Zealand will be big underdogs for their opening game. That is largely due to an awful run of form that has seen them win just one of their previous 12 games. That run has seen them fail to score in nine of those matches, and suffer heavy defeats to the likes of Portugal, Nigeria and the United States. Their only victory in the last 11 months was a 2-0 victory over Vietnam.

The Ferns will be hoping that experienced players such as veteran Angel City defender Ali Riley can find their top form, whilst attacking hopes largely rest on highly rated teenager Milly Clegg. If the hosts are to get out of a tricky looking Group A, they will need to avoid defeat in Thursday’s opener.

There was a time when Norway were considered the leading name in women’s international football. Sadly, those days seem a long time ago now, and recent results do little to suggest a turnaround in fortunes. Norway have just one win from their last seven games, a scrappy 1-0 win over Uruguay.

There have been defensive improvements during the 12 months since a humiliating 8-0 defeat to England in the Euros. New boss Hege Riise has led the team to clean sheets against France and the Netherlands, although seven goals conceded in their last two games suggest there is more work to be done.

New Zealand and Norway’s last encounter was a 2022 friendly which Norway won by two goals to nil. In total, they have played each other seven times in the last 15 years with Norway leading the head to head 5-1. Just 12 goals have been scored in those seven encounters, with Norway leading 8-4 on aggregate.

Tip:

Norway to win and BTTS

Best Odd

19/10

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To help you assess the football betting odds for the game, our statistical highlights take a closer look at the historical records of the two teams. These stats are all relevant and could have a significant bearing on Thursday’s clash.

Betting apps have Norway as big favourites for the game. They can generally be found at around 2/7 for the win. Meanwhile, the hosts are as long as 17/2, with the draw coming in at about 4/1.

Our betting bonus tip is for Norway to win a game in which both teams score. New Zealand's form makes it impossible to back them, despite their home advantage and the partisan Auckland crowd. However, Norway’s recent defensive woes do lead us to believe that the Ferns could find the scoresheet.

The odds of 2/7 on Norway are just too short for us to recommend. But they should have enough to claim all three points. As such, the 19/10 on both teams scoring in a Norway win looks to be the best value bet for the game.

Tip:

Norway to win and BTTS

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19/10

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