It was pretty nervy at times but England managed to come through their opening Euro 2022 match against Austria on Wednesday and the Lionesses should be able to play a little more expansively against Norway. It's a game that looks likely to determine who fills top spot in Group A and both sides are likely to go for it.
England racked up 16 efforts on goal at Old Trafford but their opponents created some big moments and the hosts will do well to keep a clean sheet down at Brighton on Monday if they give up the same level of opportunities to free-scoring Norway, who put four last Northern Ireland in their opening match.
There is no doubt that this is a tougher match for Sarina Wiegman's side than the opener and that's reflected in the prices. England were 1/6 to beat Austria but are 4/7 with Betfred to overcome a Norway side ranked just three places (England 8 - Norway 11) below England in official world rankings.
That said, the hosts have a stellar range of attacking options that can fire them to victory against anyone on their day and that offensive depth should ensure that they pose Norway, who are not the strongest defensively, a host of problems.
When it comes to having a bet on Monday's south coast clash, goals have got to be the angle.
Norway hit 34 goals in qualifying for this tournament and anyone backing both teams to score (yes) in Norway's games will have collected in four of their last five matches. It's 4/5 with Betfred that both teams strike at the Amex.
It's the same price about over 2.5 goals but, given we need one less goal to collect on the both teams to score bet, that looks the more appealing option in what could develop into an entertaining encounter.
England vs Norway prediction
BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (YES) - 4/5 with Betfred
England vs Norway odds with Betfred
- England - 4/7
- Draw - 3/1
- Norway - 9/2
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