Switzerland and Norway go head-to-head in Group A2 in the Women’s Nations League. While France has already secured the top spot and a ticket to the Final Four, both Switzerland and Norway still have something to play for. Switzerland will be looking to steer clear of the relegation zone, while Norway aims to avoid the play-offs. Let’s take a closer look at the potential line-ups, key statistics, and where to watch Switzerland vs. Norway.
Switzerland vs. Norway: Team News & Possible Line-ups
The possible line-ups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News Switzerland
Head coach Pia Sundhage on the squad selection: “For us in the coaching team, the goal was to put together a team of winners that would give us the opportunity to stay in League A of the Nations League. The next two games are very important. Because if we win, we can gain a lot of confidence.”
- Goalkeepers: Nadine Böhl, Elvira Herzog, Livia Peng.
- Defenders: Ramona Bachmann, Iman Beney, Viola Calligaris, Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic, Naina Inauen, Svenja Fölmli, Alena Bienz, Nadine Riesen.
- Midfielders: Lia Wälti, Noelle Maritz, Lara Marti, Sandrine Mauron, Géraldine Reuteler, Sydney Schertenleib, Julia Stierli, Smilla Vallotto.
- Forwards: Alayah Pilgrim, Seraina Piubel, Meriame Terchoun, Riola Xhemaili.
What the coach has to say:
Switzerland suffered a 4-0 defeat to France on the previous matchday. This is what Pia Sundhage had to say: “If we win, we still have a chance of avoiding relegation. “Nobody is happy with the performance against France. We need to be more aggressive so we can win the ball earlier. We’re pretty smart on paper. We just have to bring it to the pitch.”
Our prediction of the Starting XI for Switzerland vs. Norway:
- Peng
- Crnogorčević
- Maritz
- Stierli
- Calligaris
- Beney
- Valotto
- Wälti
- Mauron
- Schertenleib
- Xhemaili
Team News Norway
- Goalkeepers: Fiskerstrand, Mikalsen, Panengstuen.
- Defenders: Hansen, Bergsvand, Østenstad, Bjelde, Lund, Woldvik, Harviken
- Midfielders: Risa, Kielland, Naalsund, Maanum, Reiten, Gaupset, Sævik.
- Forwards: Hegerberg, Terland, Jensen, Graham Hansen, Bizet.
On Maren Mjelde: “Maren is not fit for selection with the squad at this time. Although, we are working closely with her to do everything we can to support that return to full fitness.”
On Ada Hegerberg: “Ada is fully fit which is great for us and for the team. No restrictions whatsoever. For us, we look forward to having her in full involvement in the next window.”
What the coach has to say:
Head coach Gemma Grainger on the upcoming Women’s Nations League matches: “It is important to emphasize that this is the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches, not for this summer’s EC. We are in second place in our Nations League group, and now only focus on the two upcoming games. International women’s football has never been more competitive, and both Iceland and Switzerland are good examples of that.”
Our prediction of the Starting IX for Norway against Switzerland:
- Fiskerstrand
- Bjelde
- Bergsvand
- Harviken
- Hansen
- Risa
- Engen
- Bizet
- Hansen
- Maanum
- Hégerberg
Switzerland vs. Norway: Previous Meetings & Stats
Switzerland sits at the bottom of Group A2 with two points. Pia Sundhage’s side will aim for a win over Norway to overtake Iceland in the group and secure a play-off spot instead of facing immediate relegation.Meanwhile, Norway is in second place with five points and needs a win to steer clear of the bottom two spots.
Switzerland and Norway have previously met at the 2023 World Cup, the 2016 Olympic qualifiers, the 2015 Algarve Cup, and in several international friendlies. Norway won their most recent encounter in the Women’s Nations League, bringing their total to two victories over Switzerland.
| Head-to-Head & Team Streaks | ||
 | No losses (h2h) | 3 |
 | Over 2.5 goals (h2h) | 5/6 |
| | Both teams to score (h2h) | 5/6 |
| No wins | 7 |
| No wins | 3 |
| No clean sheet | 4 |
| Under 2.5 goals | 4/5 |
| First to concede | 5/7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the Women’s Nations League Switzerland vs. Norway?
You can watch Switzerland vs. Norway live on TV2 and SRF2.
When was the last meeting between Switzerland vs. Norway?
The last meeting was on February 25, 2025. Norway won 2-1 thanks to goals from Hansen and Terland. Schertenleib pulled one back for Switzerland deep in the second half.
What is Switzerland vs. Norway kick-off time?
Switzerland vs. Norway kicks off on Tuesday June 3, 20:00 CEST (19:00 BST) at Stade de Tourbillon.
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