Norway vs France Prediction & Picks - World Cup
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With many groups still wide open, Group I reaches its climax with the top two already decided. The only thing left for Norway and France to play for is supremacy.
When they meet in Boston on Friday afternoon, the shackles should be off for both the Norwegians and the French, both of whom know that they’ll be featuring in the knockouts, though both will want to go through as group winners, so we should expect to see two teams going for it.
In the betting, given the offensive quality that both have shown, coupled with the fact that both teams can play without fear knowing that they’re through, a bet on ‘Over 3.0 Asian Total’ appeals.
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Norway vs France Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 |
|
2
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 |
Norway and France Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 22, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 16, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 7, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 1, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 22, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 1, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 13, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 11, 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 16, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 7, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 16, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 9, 2025 - World Cup
Mar 25, 2025 - World Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 22, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 16, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 8, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 4, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 29, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 26, 2026 - International Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 22, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 16, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 8, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 4, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 13, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 29, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 26, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 16, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 13, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 5, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 8, 2025 - UEFA Nations League
Norway - France: Form Analysis
The Norwegians were never really going to struggle against Iraq during the first round of group games, so it wasn’t exactly a surprise when they stepped on the gas to win by four goals to one. Second time out, their task did look tougher, but the Scandinavians got the job done, with Erling Haaland playing a leading role for the second game on the spin, scoring his second brace of the tournament as his team triumphed over Senegal by three goals to two.
Following that effort, Les Bleus easily got the better of the Iraqis without ever really getting out of second gear, winning by three goals to zero in simple fashion.
The French also smashed in three goals against Senegal, showing that even when teams make it tough, as Senegal did, they’ve got the tools to create chances and score goals. Following that effort, Les Bleus easily got the better of the Iraqis without ever really getting out of second gear, winning by three goals to zero in simple fashion.
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France v Norway last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 1 - 2 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
E. Selvik
S. Tangvik
DefenderF. Bjorkan
H. Falchener
M. Holmgren Pedersen
L. Ostigard
S. Langas
MidfielderP. Berg
O. Bobb
M. Thorsby
T. Aasgaard
J. Hauge
A. Schjelderup
K. Thorstvedt
ForwardJ. Strand Larsen
R. Risser
B. Samba
DefenderM. Gusto
M. Lacroix
L. Hernandez
T. Hernandez
I. Konate
MidfielderR. Cherki
M. Akliouche
W. Zaire-Emery
A. Tchouameni
N. Kante
ForwardD. Doue
M. Thuram
J. Mateta
Missing players
J. Ryerson
Norway & France Squad Analysis
The Norwegians fielded the same starting XI against both Iraq and Senegal, and after most of their players delivered strong performances in those games, nothing much is expected to change here, especially not in the forward areas. However, Fredrik Aursnes picked up a knock last time out and was forced off, so he could miss out here. Kristian Thorstvedt is a potential replacement for the Benfica midfielder.
Michael Olise, who has now registered three assists in two games, will once again play the role of creator-in-chief for the French, whose attack will absolutely be spearheaded by the in-form Kylian Mbappe.
France boss Dider Deschamps did make a few changes ahead of the game against Iraq, bringing Bradley Barcola, who scored after coming on against Senegal, into the starting XI. He could start again. Michael Olise, who has now registered three assists in two games, will once again play the role of creator-in-chief for the French, whose attack will absolutely be spearheaded by the in-form Kylian Mbappe.
Most goals and assists
Norway
France
E. Haaland
(4 Goals)
K. Mbappe
(4 Goals)
M. Odegaard
(2 Assists)
M. Olise
(3 Assists)
Norway - France Key Points
- Five goals were scored in Norway's last game at this tournament.
- Five goals have also been scored in each of Norway's two games at this World Cup.
- Since arriving at the World Cup, the Norwegians have scored an average of 3.50 goals per game.
- At this tournament, the French are scoring an average of 3.00 goals per game.
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Our Norway vs France Prediction
Realistically, it’s hard to see a game lacking in goals unfolding in Boston. Of course, in soccer, anything can happen, and two big hitters can easily play out a low-scorer, but given the form of both, and the level of offensive talent that will be on the field, we should see plenty of goals.
If we consider that the French have so far scored six goals, and also consider that Norway have scored seven, with the pair also keeping just one clean sheet between them, ‘Over 3.0 Asian Total’ looks too leniently priced at odds of +110.
Our Norway vs France Pick: Over 3.0 Asian Total
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