Norway vs Israel Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup

Prediction published on 09/10/2025, 12:00  by Kennedy Kechula in World Cup Predictions

Injury-plagued Norway will seek to hop on in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers as they host Israel on Saturday. This Group I match holds much significance for both nations, with Norway atop the standings and Israel third. We have a prediction below.

Norway look set to finally reap from the wealth in talent they have. They are on the cusp of their fourth World Cup appearance after the 11-1 win over Moldova.

The last time they participated in the global event was in 1998. Seven more points on their current 15 will end the long wait.

They have posted five wins in as many matches in this group, with a 23-4 aggregate. The Norwegians are on eight straight wins and have seven back-to-back victories at home.

Just as Norway are famed for their scoring form, so are the Israelis. In their last two matches in this group, Israel scored eight times.

Their participation in the coming World Cup, however, depends on their ability to tighten up at the back. Twice against Italy in their last outing, Israel led, but a late concession saw them lose 5-4.

That was their first loss in four matches, ending a run of three straight wins. Israel have four clean sheets only in their last 10 matches, and this will be tough considering Norway’s scoring form.

In Israel’s last five matches alone, they conceded 10 times. Their tally of five wins in the last 10 matches is four less than Norway’s in the same period.