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Norway vs Portugal prediction

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Round
League A - 2
Venue
Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo
Referee
François Letexier, France

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Form

Recent form

Norway
36Poor

Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · -1 goal difference

Portugal
69Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +2 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Both Teams to Score
Yes

BetGenius backs Yes (Both Teams to Score) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

72%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Norway host Portugal in this UEFA Nations League League A fixture, looking to capitalize on home advantage and their potent attacking options. The hosts have demonstrated consistent attacking output, scoring in each of their last five matches, including victories over Brazil and Ivory Coast, though defensive vulnerabilities remain evident after conceding in all five of those fixtures.

Portugal arrive with two wins, two draws, and one defeat across their previous five outings. While they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Spain in their most recent match, they previously found the net with regularity, highlighted by a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan and a 2-1 victory against Croatia.

With key creators and finishers such as Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard involved for Norway and an experienced Portuguese squad visiting, both sides possess the offensive tools to create scoring opportunities.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Both teams have scored in 100% of Norway's last five matches.
  2. Norway have scored at least one goal in each of their last five fixtures.
  3. Norway have also conceded in each of their last five games, shipping ten goals in total.
  4. Portugal have scored eight goals across their last five matches, including five against Uzbekistan and two against Croatia.
Availability

Team news

Norway

  • M. PedersenCold

Team news last updated Jul 11 (107 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.

Portugal

Team news unavailable for this fixture.

Numbers

Statistical comparison

Norway at homePortugal away
2
Played
1
1-0-1
W-D-L
1-0-0
—
Scored /game
—
—
Conceded /game
—
—
Clean sheets
—
—
Failed to score
—
100%
BTTS (last 5)
40%
100%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
40%
Players

Key players this season

Norway

  • M. Ødegaard4A

Portugal

  • Gonçalo Ramos3G
  • João Félix3G

League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.

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Predictions

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Both Teams to Score
Yes
72%
Confidence

Norway have seen both teams score in every single one of their last five matches, scoring nine goals and conceding ten in that stretch. With attacking quality led by Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, Norway consistently find ways to breach opposing backlines while frequently giving up chances at the other end. Portugal have also shown capable offensive form in recent fixtures, scoring eight goals in their last five matches, making goals at both ends a high-probability outcome.

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Published September 27, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.