The UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final 1 pits Norway against Italy in a crucial encounter. Norway boast a strong Women's European Championship record, while Italy aim to outperform its recent tournament history. Here’s all you need to know about the Norway vs Italy knock-out match.
Euro Records and Group Dominance
The Norway women’s national team stands as one of Europe’s most successful sides, having claimed two UEFA Women’s Euro titles. They maintain a perfect group stage record in the 2025 tournament in Switzerland, but they are targeting a first semi-final appearance since 2013.
Italy’s history, meanwhile, is more modest; their last trip to the Euro semi-finals happened in 1997, and their current campaign marks their first progression past the group stage since 2013.
Norway’s historical pedigree clearly offers momentum and expectation. Norway topped Group A with nine points, showcasing their group stage dominance. Italy finished second in Group B after a stern final group game against Spain.
Head-To-Head Record And Expected Key Duels
Norway and Italy’s recent history is closely fought. Last year’s qualifying campaign saw draws, suggesting neither possesses a decisive advantage for this quarter-final match.
Previous meetings in UEFA competitions have consistently been close, often decided by small margins. It’s safe to assume that both teams understand each other’s tactics and capabilities, setting up an intriguing tactical contest with little past separation.
This match will turn on several critical individual duels. For Norway, Caroline Graham Hansen provides creative spark, and Ada Hegerberg offers attacking presence. They will face Italy’s defensive leaders, Lucia Di Guglielmo and Laura Giuliani.
In midfield, Norway’s Ingrid Syrstad Engen will battle Italy’s Giada Greggi; this midfield contest could control the game’s tempo and transitions. For Italy, attackers Cristiana Girelli and Elisabetta Oliviero — each having scored a goal in the tournament — must breach the Norwegian backline, which Maren Mjelde anchors. Her experience and positioning prove vital for Norway’s stability.
Team Outlook And Tactical Formations
Cautious optimism, alongside a sense of opportunity, defines the mood in both camps. Italian sports daily Tuttosport urged fans to rally, stating, “Let’s fire up the Azzurre fans!” Tuttosport noted manager Andrea Soncin has renewed Italy’s ambitions as they face Norway for a semi-final spot.
The Norwegian side focuses on converting group-stage dominance into knockout stage triumph. Players emphasise composure and execution under pressure as essential for progression.
Norway’s likely lineup sees Fiskerstrand in goal, with Bjelde, Harviken, Mjelde, and T. Hansen forming the defence. Boe Risa, Engen, and Maanum anchor the midfield. Up front, Graham Hansen, Hegerberg, and Gaupset pose attacking threats. Italy's probable lineup fields Oliviero and Girelli leading the attack, with Greggi providing creative thrust from midfield.
A key tactical question involves Italy’s need for greater attacking output; they scored just three goals in three games. They created the fewest big chances among quarter-finalists and have not scored more than once in any group-stage fixture. If Norway exposes Italian vulnerabilities, they could gain an upper hand.
Match Prediction And Expert Views
Despite Norway’s superior Women’s Euro record, observers call this a tightly balanced fixture, though pre-tournament odds slightly favoured Italy. Fox Sports predict a high-scoring 4-1 victory for Italy, suggesting Italy might be “peaking at the right time” and their attacking efficiency could “overwhelm Norway”.
However, Norway offer squad depth and tournament pedigree. If their forwards find rhythm, Norway could “tip the balance.” Nonetheless, many experts lean marginally towards Italy, banking on Soncin’s tactical adjustments and Italy’s improved chemistry in knockout situations. This prepares a captivating match. The Azzurre receive the edge “by the narrowest of margins.”
Pre-match analyses stress the psychological and tactical adaptations vital for knockout football while Italy aim to return to the semi-finals after almost three decades, and Norway hope to re-establish itself among Europe’s elite.
Norway Vs Italy, UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Quarter-Final: Live Streaming Details
When and where will the Norway vs Italy, UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final be played?
The Norway vs Italy, UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final will be played at Stade de Geneve, Lancy, Canton of Geneva on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 12:30am IST.
Where will the Norway vs Italy, UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final be telecast and live streamed?
The Norway vs Italy, UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. It will not be telecast on any TV channel in the country.
