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July 27 2023, 20:02 · Alex Lawes

Switzerland vs New Zealand – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Switzerland vs New Zealand – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
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THE FACTS

When is Switzerland vs New Zealand on and what time does it start? Switzerland vs New Zealand will take place on Monday 30th July, 2023 – 09:00 (UK)

Where is Switzerland vs New Zealand taking place? Switzerland vs New Zealand will take place at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Where can I get tickets for Switzerland vs New Zealand? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Switzerland vs New Zealand

What channel is Switzerland vs New Zealand on in the UK? Switzerland vs New Zealand will be televised live on BBC Two

Where can I stream Switzerland vs New Zealand in the UK? Switzerland vs New Zealand will be streamed on BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website

THE LOWDOWN

SWITZERLAND

  • Switzerland began their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win against the Philippines before sharing a goalless draw with Norway in their second match.
  • The Swiss, under the management of Inka Grings, are in a very strong position to reach the knockout stages. If they avoid defeat, they will qualify for the Round of 16 for just the second time ever.

NEW ZEALAND

  • As co-hosts, New Zealand would have had belief that they could go relatively deep into the tournament. The Fearns began with a shock 1-0 win against Norway in Auckland, with a 48th minute winner from Hannah Wilkinson.
  • Unfortunately, though, the New Zealanders followed that surprise win up with an even more surprising defeat, going down 1-0 against FIFA Women’s World Cup debutants the Philippines.

THE TEAM NEWS

SWITZERLAND

PREDICTED XI (4-3-2-1): Thalmann; Aigbogun, Maritz, Stierli, Riesen; Sow, Walti, Reuteler; Piubel, Bachmann; Crnogorcevic

UNAVAILABLE:

QUESTIONABLE:

NEW ZEALAND

PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Esson; Bott, Stott, Bowen, A.Riley; I.Riley, Steinmetz, Percival, Hassett; Wilkinson, Hand

UNAVAILABLE:

QUESTIONABLE:

THE KEY STATS

  • This is the fourth meeting between these two nations with New Zealand leading the head-to-head record two wins to one. All three previous encounters, which were played in the Cyprus Women’s Cup (2011, 2013 and 2014) finished 2-1.
  • Switzerland are aiming to reach the knockout rounds for the second time having qualified in their only previous FIFA Women’s World Cup participation in 2015 when they finished third in their group.
  • Switzerland have kept clean sheets in both of their matches so far at Australia & New Zealand 2023.
  • Switzerland’s draw against Norway was their first in a FIFA Women's World Cup match (W2 D1 L3).
  • New Zealand are aiming to become the first OFC representatives to reach the knockout rounds of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. *Australia have only done so as an AFC nation
  • New Zealand have already recorded their highest points total in a group at the finals with three points from their opening two matches. Their previous best was two points in 2015.
  • Hannah Wilkinson has scored in New Zealand’s last two matches against Switzerland.

THE PREDICTION

Group A of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has been extremely low-scoring with four matches consisting of just four goals. Hannah Wilkinson will be the possible difference maker for the home team but the threat of a Swiss side who comfortably defeated the Philippines and shared a draw with Norway will be known. In fact, despite the hopes of a nation, Switzerland are likely to spoil the party with a low-scoring victory in Dunedin.

TIP: SWITZERLAND TO WIN & UNDER 3.5 GOALS