Italy vs Norway – Gold Medal Game – Preview & Prediction | Beijing 2022 | Curling Mixed Doubles
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THE FACTS
When is Italy vs Norway on and what time does it start? Italy vs Norway will take place on Tuesday 8th February, 2022 – 12:05 (UK)
Where is Italy vs Norway taking place? Italy vs Norway will take place at Beijing National Aquatics Center in Beijing, China
Where can I get tickets for Italy vs Norway? No tickets are available due to COVID-19 preventative measures
What channel is Italy vs Norway on in the UK? BBC and Eurosport are sharing coverage of the Beijing Winter Olympics so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I stream Italy vs Norway in the UK? If televised on BBC, Italy vs Norway can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app, while discovery+ will be live streaming Eurosport’s action
THE PREDICTION
Norway gained retribution for their loss in the 2021 Mixed Doubles Curling World Championship finals against Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat, beating the duo 6-5 in their thrilling Olympic semi-final match in Beijing. However, to win the gold medal the Norwegian duo of Kristin Skaslien and Magnus Nedregotten face their toughest challenge, overcoming the seemingly unstoppable force that is Italy. Having won all nine round-robin games including an 11-8 triumph against Norway, Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner took their game to a new level against Sweden in the semi-finals, beating them 8-1 in a dominating performance. The strength and experience of Norway cannot be underestimated, but Italy have been by head and shoulders the strongest team of all nations that have competed in this event, scoring the most points, conceding the least and winning the most games. Provided they hold their nerve in a pressure match such as this, victory and the gold medal should go the way of Italy here.
