Preview: Switzerland Women vs. Norway Women - prediction, team news, lineups

Norway, meanwhile, are hoping to get on the board after losing their opening match to tournament co-hosts New Zealand.

Match preview

After going seven matches without a victory, Switzerland returned to winning ways in their World Cup opener against the Philippines.

Ramona Bachmann dispatched her spot-kick on the stroke of half time, before Seraina Piubel found the net in the second period to round off a 2-0 win.

The result represents their maiden clean sheet at the World Cup finals and their fourth shutout in the last seven matches.

After reaching the knockout round at their only previous World Cup appearance in 2015, Switzerland are well set to repeat the feat in Australia and New Zealand.

They can secure their place in the last-16 with a game to spare if they win and the Philippines fail to beat New Zealand.

In contrast to their opponents, Norway are at risk of being eliminated after they began the tournament with a 1-0 defeat to New Zealand.

A second-half strike from Hannah Wilkinson proved enough to guide the co-hosts to victory and leave Norway without a win in five matches.

After losing their opener, Hege Riise's side know will be knocked out of the tournament if they lose and New Zealand pick up a point against the Philippines.

An early exit would be a disaster for a nation that have reached the knockout rounds in seven of the previous eight World Cup finals.

Norway are hoping to win their second group game at a World Cup for the first time since 1999, after losing three and drawing two of their last five matches that have taken place on matchday two.

Switzerland Women Women's World Cup form:

W

Switzerland Women form (all competitions):

Norway Women Women's World Cup form:

L

Norway Women form (all competitions):

Team News

After beginning the tournament with a victory, Switzerland head coach Inka Grings could be tempted to stick to the winning formula and name an unchanged starting lineup.

Lia Walti will wear the captain's armband, and the Arsenal midfielder will be joined in a midfield three by Coumba Sow and Geraldine Reuteler.

Noelle Maritz and Bachmann will both have to be mindful of the fact that they are now one booking away from a suspension after being cautioned in the opening game.

As for the visitors, Vilde Boe Risa is in contention to start against Switzerland after featuring as a substitute in the defeat to New Zealand.

Boe Risa's introduction would allow Guro Reiten to move out to the left wing, where she usually operates for her club side, Chelsea.

Ada Hegerberg will continue to lead the line for her country, and she will be looking to add to the 42 goals she has scored for Norway.

Switzerland Women possible starting lineup:

Thalmann; Aigbogun, Buhler, Stierli, Maritz; Sow, Walti, Reuteler; Piubel, Bachmann, Crnogorcevic

Norway Women possible starting lineup:

Mikalsen; Bjelde, Mjelde, Harviken, Hansen; Engen, Boe Risa, Maanum; Hansen, Reiten, Hegerberg

We say: Switzerland Women 1-1 Norway Women

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