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(+0.75) Analysis of the match between Norway Women and Finland Women
Norway Women Determined to Break Group Stage Curse, Finland Women Ride the Momentum
The Norway women's national team is on the cusp of ending a disappointing streak of consecutive EURO group stage exits (2017 and 2022). Their thrilling 2-1 victory over hosts Switzerland in the opening match has given them a huge boost. If they secure all three points against Finland in their upcoming game and Iceland fails to defeat Switzerland in the other group match, Norway will officially book their spot in the quarterfinals with a game to spare. However, to achieve this goal, the Norwegian ladies will need to put in a significant effort, as this would mark their first consecutive victories since a four-match winning streak in late 2024.
On the other side, Finland is just as hungry for success. They've also been knocked out in the group stage in their last two EURO appearances (2013 and 2022). Now, Finland's opportunity to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since the 2009 tournament (on home soil) is clearer than ever. With a narrow victory over Iceland in their opening fixture, Finland now has the same three points as Norway, setting up a truly captivating group scenario.
After their first EURO win since 2009, Finland knows that another triumph would guarantee them a quarterfinal berth if Switzerland cannot beat Iceland. However, this will be no simple task, as history is entirely against them: Finland has lost four of their last five encounters. Can they rewrite history?
