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Wednesday 2 July 2025 · Kick-off 22:00 BST / 23:00 CEST · Stadion Wankdorf, Bern

The opening night belongs to the hosts. Switzerland step onto home soil with 32,000 voices behind them and the weight of expectation that comes with staging the Women’s EURO for the first time. Their record-breaking ticket sales and slick build-up campaign have raised hopes of matching—or surpassing—England’s fairy-tale run three years ago.

Standing in the way are Norway, two-time European champions who have spent the past two cycles rebuilding after heavy tournament exits. With Iceland and Finland also in Group A, tonight already feels like a pivot game: three points would give the winners a clear path to the quarter-finals, while defeat piles pressure on the remaining fixtures. Add in personal subplots—Ramona Bachmann against ex-Chelsea team-mate Guro Reiten; Ada Hegerberg’s first EURO appearance since 2017—and Bern’s late summer air is thick with narrative.

Form Tracker & Head-to-Head

	Switzerland	Norway
Last 6 (all comps)	W 3 D 2 L 1	W 4 D 1 L 1
Goals F / A	12 / 6	15 / 5
2024-25 Qualifiers	5-1-0 (14-4 GD)	4-1-1 (12-3 GD)
Recent H2H	2-2 (Zürich friendly, Apr 2024)

Team-News Snapshot

	Switzerland (4-2-3-1)	Norway (4-3-3)
GK	Gaëlle Thalmann	Aurora Mikalsen
Back four	Aigbogun · Bühler · Stierli · Calligaris	Mikkelsen · Bjelde · Engen · Boe Risa*
Midfield	Lia Wälti · Coumba Sow	Ingvild Isaksen · Vilde Bøe Risa · Guro Reiten
Attack	Ana-Maria Crnogorčević · Ramona Bachmann · Géraldine Reuteler	Caroline Graham Hansen · Ada Hegerberg · Julie Blakstad
Unavailable	Viola Calligaris (doubt, ankle)	Maren Mjelde (out, calf)

*If Boe Risa slides to LB, Tuva Hansen starts in midfield.

Key Tactics & Match-Ups

Host’s press vs Norwegian build-out – Switzerland under Pia Sundhage press 4-4-2 out of possession; Lia Wälti steps to intercept early passes into Reiten.

Left-wing duel – Ramona Bachmann drifts left to combine with Crnogorčević, testing RB Bjelde’s defensive range; the flip side is space for Graham Hansen to launch counters.

Hegerberg in the channel – Norway’s No 9 pulls between Stierli and Calligaris, opening lanes for Reiten’s under-laps. Switzerland must decide whether to stick or follow.

Set-piece edge – Swiss CBs Stierli and Bühler attack Bachmann’s inswingers; Norway trust Engen at the near post and Graham Hansen’s whipped deliveries.

Game state – Switzerland have scored first in eight of their last nine qualifiers; Norway’s only losses under Gemma Grainger came when conceding inside 25 minutes.

Latest Odds (90 min)*

Result	Best price	Implied %
Norway win	6/5	45
Draw	12/5	29
Switzerland win	23/10	26

Over 2.5 Goals 21/20 · BTTS Yes 4/5
*Leading UK books, 2 July 09:00 BST.

Betting Angles

Market	Rationale	Price
Norway win & BTTS	Hosts brave but Norway’s front three ruthless	3/1
Bachmann anytime assist	Swiss creator on corners & through-balls	5/2
Hegerberg 2+ shots on target	Target for every cross / cut-back	11/8
Over 9.5 corners	Two wing-heavy systems	Evens

Where to Have a Flutter 💷

Sportsbook	Welcome Offer†	Match-Night Boost
Fruity King Sports	100 % up to £100	Norway win & Over 2.5 goals 2/1 ⇒ 5/2
Betrino	Bet £10 → £30 free bet	Bachmann first assist 9/2 ⇒ 6/1
Monster Sports	100 % match up to £100	Draw & BTTS 3/1 ⇒ 7/2
Spinzwin Sports	Bet £15 → £10 free bet	In-play boost token drops at KO

†New UK users, 18+. T&Cs apply — begambleaware.org

Viewing Guide 📺

UK live: UEFA.tv (free) & Viaplay Sports 3
Stadium: Stadion Wankdorf, Bern — 32,500 sell-out under floodlights
Weather: 23 °C, light breeze; perfect ball-moving conditions

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