No previous meetings between these teams.
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1
Erling Haaland2 - 2
Ibrahim Mbaye1 - 3Leo Østigård1
- 1Erling Haaland5
- 2Ismaïla Sarr3
- 3Leo Østigård2
- 4Alexander Sørloth2
- 5Kristian Thorstvedt2
- 6Ibrahim Mbaye1
- 7Nicolas Jackson1
- 8Martin Ødegaard1
- 9Sadio Mané1
- 1Krépin Diatta5
- 2Julian Ryerson3
- 3Martin Ødegaard2
- 4Idrissa Gueye2
- 5El Hadji Malick Diouf1
- 6David Møller Wolfe1
- 7Fredrik Aursnes1
- 8Torbjørn Heggem1
- 9Sander Berge1
- 10Nicolas Jackson1
Norway and Senegal will both be looking for an important victory in Group I at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday
Stale Solbakken’s side asserted their dominance in their opening game, beating Iraq 4-1. Senegal struggled against France, and they emerged with no points following a 3-1 defeat. Kick off for this clash is scheduled for 1am (UK time) on Tuesday 23rd June.
Norway vs Senegal predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score with a Header – Erling Haaland | 11/2 @ bet365 (15.4%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Haaland already threatened with his head against Iraq, forcing an own goal from his looping header in stoppage time. He stands 6ft 4in and wins aerial duels at an elite level. Norway deliver crosses and set pieces constantly, giving him repeated opportunities. Senegal’s centre-backs, Koulibaly and Niakhate, are strong but struggled with direct, physical play against France. Odegaard and Nusa will deliver quality balls into the box from wide areas. Haaland has scored headers regularly throughout his career at club and international level. Against a Senegal side that must attack, the space behind their defence will invite exactly the runs he thrives on. |
| Norway To Win & Both Teams To Score | 7/2 @ William Hill (22.2%) | ⭐⭐ | Norway arrive in East Rutherford as the form side in Group I, winning all eight qualifiers and scoring four against Iraq on matchday one. Senegal must attack to survive, and their forward line – Mane, Jackson, and Mbaye – carries genuine quality. However, Norway have kept just one clean sheet in their last seven matches. Senegal scored in their last three competitive fixtures. Pape Thiaw’s side cannot afford to sit deep, which hands Norway the space to counter. Norway’s superior momentum makes them clear favourites, but Senegal’s attacking threat makes both teams to score a near-certainty alongside it. |
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
How both teams go into Norway vs Senegal
Norway
Norway arrive in East Rutherford on Tuesday carrying an emphatic result from their opening fixture. Erling Haaland scored a brace on his first World Cup start.
Norway head into this fixture boasting a four-match unbeaten run across all competitions. A win here seals their place in the knockout round with a game to spare. However, vulnerability remains. Norway have failed to keep a clean sheet in six of their last seven matches. That is a defensive fragility that Senegal’s quick counter-attackers will look to exploit.
Solbakken himself knows that his side can still improve. Norway enter as slight favourites in this contest. This fixture will reveal whether they carry genuine tournament-winning credentials or simply surface-level dominance.
Senegal
Senegal enter their second match of the World Cup carrying no points after a tough opening game. The Lions of Teranga struggled against France. Kylian Mbappe inspired the Europeans to a 3-1 victory.
Ibrahim Mbaye’s late goal gave Senegal brief hope. A defensive error allowed France to seal the victory deep in stoppage time. Tuesday’s match represents the biggest obstacle standing between them and a repeat performance from their memorable run in 2002.
Their pre-tournament form adds some concern. A 3-2 defeat to the USA demonstrated real defensive issues. Pape Thiaw has built a side that strikes quickly on the counter. That tactical identity could cause Norway real problems in East Rutherford. Three points would keep their knockout dreams alive.
Norway team news
It’s a clean bill of health for Norway and one that gives Solbakken a genuinely difficult selection dilemma.
Solbakken has options across every position. David Moller Wolfe and Julian Ryerson recovered from minor knocks against Iraq. They are pushing hard to retain their starting berths in East Rutherford. Kristoffer Ajer and Torbjorn Heggem should also keep their places in the starting lineup.
Norway have scored multiple times in three of their last four matches. This gives Solbakken every incentive to retain the same attacking structure.
Senegal team news
Pape Thiaw will look for much better cohesion from his centre-back pairing. Kalidou Koulibaly and Moussa Niakhate must stay completely tight against Erling Haaland.
Nicolas Jackson will anchor the frontline. Sadio Mane will partner him in attack. Lamine Camara and Idrissa Gueye will provide creativity from midfield. Ibrahim Mbaye scored against France and could replace Ismaila Sarr.
Head-to-Head: Last meeting
These two nations have met just once in recorded history. Their friendly encounter in 2006 ended in a 2-1 victory for Senegal. The fixture on Tuesday will give Norway the chance to pick up their first win over Senegal.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 01/03/06 | Senegal 2-1 Norway | Friendly |
Who will come out on top in a very tight Group G?
Both nations need a result in Group I to achieve their goals. A victory for Norway would all but guarantee them a place in the Round of 32. A victory for Senegal would keep their knockout dreams alive.
We’re backing Norway to come out on top but it could well be a tight affair. Norway to and both teams to score comes in at 7/2 with William Hill.
If you are looking for a bit value, you might like to back Erling Haaland to score a header at 11/2 with bet365.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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