{"id":3880,"date":"2026-06-20T05:27:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/ca\/?post_type=news&p=3880"},"modified":"2026-06-20T05:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:27:09","slug":"match-preview-norway-vs-senegal-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/ca\/news\/world-cup\/match-preview-norway-vs-senegal-world-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Norway vs Senegal: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Stats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Norway head into matchday two of the World Cup 2026<\/a> with three points already banked, while Senegal arrive at MetLife Stadium needing a result to keep their tournament alive. Kick-off is Monday, June 22 at 8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT \/ 6:00 PM MT \/ 5:00 PM PT in East Rutherford.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Our Norway vs Senegal prediction is shaped by a clear contrast in opening-night form. Norway hammered Iraq 4-1 in Foxborough on June 16 with Erling Haaland on the scoresheet twice; Senegal slid to a 3-1 defeat against France at this same MetLife pitch on the same evening. Group I is wide open behind Norway, and a draw here would put Senegal on the brink.<\/p>\n\n

bet365 lists Norway as the favourites at +130, with Senegal at +200 and the draw at +250. The market reads the Norwegians’ opening showing as the more repeatable performance, and Haaland’s price as anytime goalscorer reflects a forward in scoring form against a back four still searching for cohesion after Senegal conceded three in 90 minutes against Les Bleus.<\/p>\n\n

Norway vs Senegal: Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n

Our slate leans on Norway’s attacking edge, with two singles around the goal supply and a tight match-total call to round out the card.<\/p>\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>Odds & Sportsbook<\/th>Confidence<\/th>Why We’re Backing It<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Norway to Win<\/strong><\/td>+130 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(43.5%)<\/td>		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>Four goals against Iraq in their opener, with Haaland scoring twice and Senegal’s defence already breached three times by France on this surface.<\/td><\/tr>\n
Erling Haaland<\/span> Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>-111 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(52.6%)<\/td>		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>Two goals on opening night and Norway’s main attacking outlet against a Senegal back line that gave up three to France in the same building.<\/td><\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2014 Yes<\/strong><\/td>-134 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(57.3%)<\/td>		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>Senegal carry Mane, Ismaila Sarr and Nicolas Jackson; Norway shipped a goal in their MD1 win and the away side scored in each of their last competitive run-outs heading into the tournament.<\/td><\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>-111 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(52.6%)<\/td>		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>Both MD1 fixtures involving these sides cleared the line \u2014 Norway-Iraq produced five, France-Senegal four. Two attacks with no defensive reputation to lean on.<\/td><\/tr>\n
Correct Score 2-1 Norway<\/strong><\/td>+900 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(10.0%)<\/td>		\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>Ties together the Norway win, BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 picks in one scoreline; bet365’s shortest correct-score for a Norway win with Senegal scoring.<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

Our approach: anchor the slate on Norway and Haaland to score, then add BTTS Yes if you want a goals-led shape rather than another straight outcome leg.<\/p>\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please play responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

World Cup Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n

Norway top Group I after a 4-1 win over Iraq on opening night, while Senegal sit at the bottom following the loss to France. The standings will firm up as Group I plays out \u2014 see the live table on our World Cup standings page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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Team<\/th>Pos<\/th>GP<\/th>W<\/th>D<\/th>L<\/th>GF<\/th>GA<\/th>GD<\/th>Pts<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Norway<\/strong><\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>4<\/td>1<\/td>+3<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
Senegal<\/strong><\/td>4<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>3<\/td>-2<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

For the wider tournament picture, our World Cup outright odds<\/a> page tracks how this group’s MD2 results are reshaping the broader bracket.<\/p>\n\n

Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n