Norway and Portugal meet in one of the standout weekend fixtures in the Nations League. The Ullevaal Stadion is the setting for this Group 4 encounter in League A.

Norway to go strong for crunch clash

Despite also playing on Thursday, Norway are likely to field their best lineup for this game. Ståle Solbakken will want stars such as Martin Ødegaard and Erling Haaland on the pitch for his team’s toughest home fixture in this group.

Haaland scored 16 times in just eight matches during qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, before going on to net seven times in five outings at the competition proper in North America this summer.

There will be even more onus on the 26-year-old to do damage in the final third here, given fellow forward Alexander Sørloth is out injured. Fredrik André Bjørkan is also unavailable after taking a break from international football.

Norway predicted lineup vs Portugal (4-3-3): Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Ødegaard, Berge, Berg; Bobb, Haaland, Nusa.

Portugal to make changes as Jesus gets to know his squad

There is more depth to this Portugal squad, and their new coach Jorge Jesus will want to take a look at many different players during this international break. That could lead to some rotation following Thursday’s 1-0 win over Wales.

At the age of 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong and is likely to feature for the Seleção das Quinas in Oslo. Gonçalo Ramos is the main competition for the veteran striker, although the 25-year-old has only netted once so far in six outings for his new club AC Milan.

Encouragingly for Jesus, there have been no major withdrawals. All of the key figures who featured for the Iberians at the World Cup are available, with PSG teammates Vitinha and João Neves likely to form the heart of the midfield.

Portugal predicted lineup vs Norway (4-2-3-1): Costa; Dalot, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; Vitinha, J. Neves; Neto, Fernandes, Félix; Ronaldo.

Norway vs Portugal Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Both teams to score
  • Odds: 1.533 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Norway 2-1 Portugal
  • 22Bet Booking Code: Q2ULJ

Key stats:

  • All of Norway’s six matches at the 2026 World Cup saw both teams score.
  • There were 5.25 goals per 90 minutes on average in their qualifying matches for this summer’s tournament.
  • Portugal averaged 3.33 goals per game during World Cup qualifying, but only managed two clean sheets in six outings.

Norway are strong going forwards, with Haaland one of the most prolific strikers in world football. He netted twice more in the 3-2 win over Denmark on Thursday. Antonio Nusa is also an emerging talent, who is in great form with two goals and two assists in four Bundesliga outings this term for RB Leipzig.

However, the Vikings do have defensive vulnerabilities, and their last nine encounters have seen both teams score. Backing a repeat is a safe pick against a Portugal side who are still adjusting to the methods of a new coach.

Norway vs Portugal Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Norway to score over 1.5 goals
  • Odds: 2.21 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 9LULJ

Norway struck seven times across their two meetings with Italy last year, while they stunned Brazil with a 2-1 win in the World Cup round of 16.

Haaland remains in great form with five goals in five Premier League outings this season. The hosts offer value at odds of 2.21 to net over 1.5 goals.

Verdict: Both teams to score (1.533) — Norway 2-1 Portugal