Norway vs Senegal Prediction & Picks - World Cup
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On Monday evening, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the Norwegians will take to the field at the 2026 World Cup for the second time. Fresh from their win over Iraq, they’ll be looking to beat Senegal.
It was never going to be much of a taxing game for Norway against an inferior Iraqi team, and as most people predicted, the Scandinavians won with plenty to spare, scoring four goals, creating several other promising openings. The Senegalese, on the other hand, struggled to match the French, though they did have one or two chances at 0-0, proving that they can create in big games.
The early lines tell us that the Norwegians are big favorites, but we probably shouldn’t be too surprised if what is a strong Senegal team causes a bit of an upset here. Based on the early lines, ‘Senegal to Score Over 1.5 Goals’ appeals most.
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Norway vs Senegal Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 |
|
3
|
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 |
Norway and Senegal Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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
Nov 16, 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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
Sep 9, 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
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 16, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 9, 2026 - International Friendlies
May 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 28, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 18, 2026 - AFCON
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 9, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 28, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 18, 2026 - AFCON
Jan 14, 2026 - AFCON
Jan 3, 2026 - AFCON
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 16, 2026 - World Cup
May 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 9, 2026 - AFCON
Dec 30, 2025 - AFCON
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 15, 2025 - International Friendlies
Norway - Senegal: Form Analysis
The Norwegians shouldered rather hefty expectations very well during the first round of group games, defeating lesser opposition as the betting lines suggested that they would. Erling Haaland started the tournament with a bang, and if the Man City forward stays fit and in form over the next couple of weeks, then Ståle Solbakken’s men can go far.
Erling Haaland started the tournament with a bang, and if the Man City forward stays fit and in form over the next couple of weeks, then Ståle Solbakken’s men can go far.
The Senegalese lost that first game, but it’s not like they didn’t push what is considered by many to be the strongest team in the tournament, so there’s no reason for Pape Thiaw’s men to panic. They created some big chances against the French, while they only really conceded due to individual brilliance. If teams push forward, as the Norwegians are expected to, then the Lions of Teranga can be a big threat on the break. They’ll fancy themselves to do some damage here.
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Senegal v Norway last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
S. Tangvik
E. Selvik
DefenderF. Bjorkan
M. Holmgren Pedersen
L. Ostigard
S. Langas
H. Falchener
MidfielderO. Bobb
K. Thorstvedt
M. Thorsby
P. Berg
T. Aasgaard
J. Hauge
A. Schjelderup
ForwardJ. Strand Larsen
M. Diaw
Y. Diouf
DefenderM. Sarr
A. Mendy
A. Seck
I. Jakobs
MidfielderH. Diarra
B. Ndiaye
P. Sarr
P. Ciss
ForwardI. Ndiaye
A. Diao
I. Mbaye
B. Dieng
C. Ndiaye
Norway & Senegal Squad Analysis
Ståle Solbakken surely won’t be looking to tinker with his lineup too much ahead of this game, with Erlling Haaland certain to start as the focal point of the offense once more. Kristian Thorstvedt made a very positive impact off the bench against Iraq and, as a result, is probably one of the most likely changes. He could replace Fredrik Aursnes.
He may have scored after coming on last time out, but PSG youngster Ibrahim Mbaye is once again set for a place on the bench.
As already mentioned, despite losing, the Senegalese played well in patches against the French and they were far from totally outclassed, so don’t expect big changes from the Lions of Teranga head coach. He may have scored after coming on last time out, but PSG youngster Ibrahim Mbaye is once again set for a place on the bench.
Most goals and assists
Norway
Senegal
E. Haaland
(2 Goals)
I. Mbaye
(1 Goals)
M. Odegaard
(1 Assists)
,
D. Moller Wolfe
(1 Assists)
I. Ndiaye
(1 Assists)
Norway - Senegal Key Points
- The Norwegians conceded against a much lesser team during the first round of group games.
- Senegal scored and created other decent chances against the French in their last game.
- The Lions of Teranga have scored three goals in their last five games.
- The Norwegians have kept just one clean sheet in their last eight games.
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Our Norway vs Senegal Prediction
Sure, the Norwegians will create chances in this game, and they certainly have the players to do what the French did and hurt Senegal, but do not discount the Africans in the final third. This team is well set up to play on the break, while they can also be very threatening from set pieces.
Given that we saw Norway fail to guard against the break on a few occasions against Iraq, and given that they don’t keep many clean sheets, it’s well worth betting on goals for the Senegalese at odds of +165.
Our Norway vs Senegal Pick: Senegal to Score Over 1.5 Goals.
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