Norway vs Senegal

Norway
w
3 - 2
2.10
xG
1.70
Full Time
Senegal
l w w l l
M. Pedersen
43'
E. Haaland
48'
E. Haaland
58'
I. Sarr
53'
I. Sarr
90'+3'
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Predictions

Combo Winner : Norway and +1.5 goals

Norway is heading into this World Cup match feeling very confident after a strong away win in their most recent game. Senegal, on the other hand, is coming off a defeat and has not played a competitive match in a long time, which might make it hard for them to find their rhythm straight away.

Since these two teams have never faced each other before, it is hard to predict exactly what will happen. Based on recent form, Norway looks like the team in better shape and should have the edge. This match is likely to be a close contest, but Norway seems the more likely winner. I think Norway will win.

Last Updated: 22 Jun 2026 06:04 PM
starting lineups
 
O. Nyland
 
D. M. Wolfe
 
T. Heggem
 
K. Ajer
 
J. Ryerson
 
F. Aursnes
 
S. Berge
 
M. Odegaard
 
A. Nusa
8.7
 
E. Haaland
 
A. Sørloth
 
E. Mendy
 
M. Diouf
 
M. Niakhate
 
K. Koulibaly
 
K. Diatta
 
P. Gueye
 
I. Gueye
 
S. Mane
 
L. Camara
8.2
 
I. Sarr
 
N. Jackson
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for Norway
M. Pedersen
' Out: J. Ryerson
13
P. Berg
' Out: F. Aursnes
46
A. Schjelderup
' Out: A. Nusa
71
L. Ostigard
' Out: T. Heggem
84
O. Bobb
' Out: A. Sørloth
84
Substitutes for Senegal
I. Jakobs
' Out: M. Diouf
54
I. Mbaye
' Out: P. Gueye
54
M. Diaw
' Out: E. Mendy
63
P. Ciss
' Out: L. Camara
63
P. M. Sarr
' Out: K. Koulibaly
72
statistics
42 Ball Possession 58
3 Goals 2
2.10 Expected Goals 1.70
match facts

REFEREE

W. Pereira Sampaio

  • This is the first-ever meeting between Norway and Senegal, with no previous head-to-head history.
  • Norway enter this match on the back of a convincing 4-1 win in their opening game, showing strong attacking form.
  • Senegal have lost their last two matches, including a 3-1 defeat in their last outing, and have failed to keep a clean sheet in three of their last five.
  • Norway average 1.33 goals per game with a high possession rate of 61%, indicating a dominant style of play.
  • Senegal average just 0.86 goals per game and hold only 45.2% possession, suggesting they may struggle to control the midfield.
  • The prediction heavily favors Norway, with a 50% win probability and a 50% chance of a draw, while Senegal are given a 0% chance of victory.
  • In the overall prediction comparison, Norway hold a commanding 77.5% advantage over Senegal's 22.5%.
  • Norway also dominate in form (100% vs 0%), attack (80% vs 20%), and defense (75% vs 25%) according to the pre-match stats.
  • The recommended betting tip is a combo of Norway to win with over 1.5 total goals in the match.
  • The best odds for a Norway home win are available at Pinnacle with a price of 2.27.
  • Norway have only played one recent match, while Senegal have played five, giving the visitors more recent game time.
  • Despite Senegal's experience in recent World Cups, their current form and statistical weaknesses make them clear underdogs here.
Last Updated: 22 Jun 2026 06:04 PM
head to head
all competitions
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
5 Corners 4
13 Fouls 5
0 Offsides 4
13 Shots 16
7 Shots on Goal 4
0 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
3 Goals 2
2 Goals Conceded 3
0 Clean Sheets 0
world cup standings
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#14
3
2
0
1
1
6
#31
3
1
0
2
2
3