Comments and predictions for the result of Japan vs Norway, Women's World Cup 2023

The match between Japan and Norway in the round of 16 of the 2023 Women's World Cup takes place at 3:00 p.m. on August 5.

Comments, predictions on the results of Japan vs Norway, Women's World Cup 2023

Japan women's team is considered superior to Norway.

Japan vs Norway Prediction

The Japanese women's team had a very successful 2003 World Cup group stage, finishing first in Group C.

The Asian representative won all 3 matches, scoring 11 goals and not conceding any.

Notably, in the final match of Group C, the Japanese women's team had a resounding 4-0 victory over championship candidate Spain.

In the tournament in Australia and New Zealand, the team from the land of the rising sun is showing a very pragmatic style of play.

In addition, the Japanese women's team also plays very direct and modern football, and they have different tactics for each opponent.

Besides professional factors, the team under coach Futoshi Ikeda is also highly appreciated for its resilient and united fighting spirit.

On the other side of the field, Norway, although coming to the 2023 World Cup with great confidence, is also considered an unknown quantity in this year's tournament.

However, the Nordic team continuously disappointed in the first two matches and could only advance after a victory against the completely weaker opponent, the Philippines.

But only finishing second in Group A puts Norway in a real test in the round of 16 against Japan.

In terms of personnel quality, class or form, the former Olympic champion at this time cannot compare with his opponent.

Even in the last 5 meetings in all competitions, Norway lost 4 and only won 1 against Japan.

Of course football is not just about statistics and especially so in the knockout stages of the World Cup.

So in theory, Norway still has every reason to hope to qualify.

But in reality, this is a very slim hope, especially when the Asian representative is full of excitement.