Norway vs Italy Prediction, preview, team news and lineups 06.06.2025

• Date and Time: Friday, June 6, 2025, 20:45 GMT+1
• Venue: Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway

Norway vs Italy Preview and Team News

Norway Team News

Norway used to be a team with little football prestige on the international stage. Things have changed in the last two years with the emergence of several important attackers: Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, Arsenal’s Martin Ødegaard, and Atlético’s Alexander Sørloth. As such, the coach has adopted a counter-attacking approach, resulting in high-scoring encounters.

The side remain undefeated in their World Cup Qualifiers campaign thus far, defeating Moldova with ease (5-0), and outclassing Israel (4-3). However, the match against Italy will be the team’s first important test, and the only country as big as Norway in their area. 

Norway Predicted Line-up vs Italy

Norway Predicted line-up vs Italy (4-4-2): Nyland; Wolfe, Heggem, Ajer, Ryerson; Schjelderup, Berg, Berge, Ødegaard; Haaland, Sørloth

Italy Team News

While Norway had the time to warm up over two matches, this game will be Italy’s first in the tournament. 

Coach Luciano Spalletti has made his priorities clear to the media, claiming that ‘everything is on the line’, aware of Italy’s absence in the two previous editions of the World Cup. 

He was full of praise for the opposition, claiming that ‘this is the best Norway we have ever seen’. Spalletti did not look to hide his intentions: “We will play with three men at the back”, insisting that the battle would be won in the midfield. 

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Italy’s Nations League journey was abruptly ended by Germany in the quarterfinals, with the team losing 1-2. In the second leg, the Italians were outclassed and only equalized in the last minutes (3-3).

For Spalletti, this is an “easy” group which could secure the nation’s first World Cup appearance in a decade, after failing to win the EURO2024. Following a great season with Inter, Acerbi has returned to Italy’s roster.

Italy Predicted line-up vs Norway

Italy Predicted line-up vs Norway (3-5-2): Donnarumma; Bastoni, Acerbi, Gatti; Udogie, Tonali, Ricci, Barella, Dimarco; Maldini, Retegui

Norway vs Italy Prediction

• Prediction: Italy to win 
• Odds: 2.55 (22Bet)
• Score Prediction: Norway 1-2 Italy

The hosts may be on a great run, and the home advantage will definitely be a factor, but it’s likely to be insufficient against Spalletti’s Italy. The visitors are aware of the danger that Norway poses to their qualification. A victory would almost secure an easier path to the World Cup.

The presence of Acerbi will mark the return of Italy’s strongest defender, with Bastoni, who has been missed. The three-man defence could result in several counter-attacks, forcing Norway to defend. The battle of the midfield has already been revealed by Spalletti to be his focus, which the home squad may struggle to deal with. 

Norway vs Italy Betting Tip

• Pick: Alexander Sørloth to score
• Odds: 3 (22Bet)

Although most eyes will be looking at Haaland and Ødegaard, a key factor in avoiding a defeat may be Sørloth’s role. His season with Atlético de Madrid has been exemplary, despite fighting for a starter spot with other strikers. 

He’s scored against the best teams, including league champions Barcelona. If he can win the aerial battle in the penalty box against Bastoni, it would be unlikely for him to end the game without a goal. 

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