The Round of 16 of the Women's World Cup is set to begin Friday night/Saturday morning, and the second matchup will feature an intercontinental showdown between Norway and Japan.
Norway finished second in Group A, beating New Zealand out on a goal differential tiebreaker after finishing 1-1-1. They'll take on the Group C winner, Japan, who upset Spain in their final match of the Group Stage.
Let's dive into the odds for the match and then I'll break down my best bet.
Norway vs. Japan odds, spread, and total
Norway vs. Japan prediction and pick
When looking at the "expected goals" for both of these teams through the Group Stage, there's one thing that sticks out to me; They're both defensive minded squads.