Women's Euro 2025: Can Norway Overcome Italy in First-Leg of Quarter Final?
by Geoffrey Ejiga | by Cydias Aujard
Norway's form and route to the quarterfinal
On paper, you cannot ignore Norway's round of 16 results. They won all three group stage games, advancing with a 100% record. This allowed them to top Group A and finish 5 points clear of second-place Switzerland.
But considering that they only won games 1 and 2 thanks to two own goals, Norway should focus on controlling the tempo from the first whistle if they want to eliminate Italy. Check our Norway vs Italy prediction to see what SportyTrader betting experts say will happen in this heated fixture.
Attacking-wise, Norway has been brilliant, scoring eight goals over their three group stage matches. They’ve also excelled defensively after conceding only three goals. In truth, the Grasshoppers are more than ready to take on Le Azzurre in the first leg of their QF tie.
Key players
Gaupset Sign
- Not a regular starter but influential leading up to the Quarter Final.
- Scored two goals and assisted two more in the final group game against Iceland
Cecilie Fiskerstrand
- Norway's captain and starting goalkeeper.
- She has 14 saves so far, which is joint-second in the tournament.
Road to the quarterfinals
- Norway secured its spot in the UEFA Women's Euro quarterfinal by winning:
- Switzerland 2-1 in the first round of Group A matches.
- Finland 2-1 in the second round of Group A matches.
- Iceland 4-3 in the third round of Group A matches.
Italy is desperate for its first taste of international silverware
Despite being the underdogs according to the Women's Euro odds, Italy is heading into the quarterfinals with plenty of expectations. At the Euros, they have not reached the knockouts since 2013, and they were swept into their group during the 2019 World Cup. It's clear where their focus lies ahead of the knockout fixture, and that's to convert their game control into goals in hopes of lifting the prestigious title.
Italy W has a truly difficult game ahead, especially when you factor in their recent performances. The Italian side only managed one win of their three group stage matches. What’s even more shocking is that they even conceded more goals than they scored. The Le Azzurre must change tactics quickly if they hope to progress past a stellar Norwegian side.
Key players
Christiana Girelli
- A threat in the final third. She scored an important goal against Portugal.
Elena Linari
- Italy's captain and defensive leader.
- She is averaging 5.3 ball recoveries per 90, the highest on her team.
Road to the quarterfinals
- Italy qualified for the Women's Euro after
- Winning Belgium 1-0 in the first round of Group B matches
- Drawing 1-1 against Portugal in the second round of Group B matches.
- Losing 3-1 to Spain in the third round of Group B matches.
Italy vs Norway: Head-to-Head Comparison
Norway and Italy have met on six occasions. Norway leads the head-to-head record with 2 victories against the Azzurri. Meanwhile, 3 of those fixtures have ended in a draw. Norway's performance in the Euro is also more impressive than Italy's. Below is a statistical comparison of their performance in the 2024-25 Women's Euro campaign.
| Norway | Category | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Wins | 1 |
| 0 | Draws | 1 |
| 0 | Losses | 1 |
| 8 | Goals scored | 3 |
| 5 | Goals conceded | 4 |
Match Details
Find out when and where the Norway vs Italy match will take place:
- Date: 07/16/2025
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Geneva, Switzerland
- Venue: Stade de Genève
- Referee: Stephanie Frappart
