Preview: Switzerland Women vs. Norway Women - prediction, team news, lineups
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Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Women's World Cup clash between Switzerland Women and Norway Women, including predictions, team news and possible 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 Philippines fail to beat New Zealand.
In contrast to their opponents, Norway are at risk of being eliminated after they begun 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 that they will be knocked out of the tournament if they lose and New Zealand pick up a point against 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.
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.
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 that 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
After losing narrowly to the tournament co-hosts on Thursday, Norway will be desperate to claim maximum points on matchday two, but we think that they will be held to a draw by Switzerland, who would have taken confidence from their win over the Philippines.
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Top tip
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