Wales will continue their hunt for a first win of the Nations League campaign when they host Norway at the Cardiff City Stadium on October 1.
Wales Struggling For Offensive Quality
Craig Bellamy’s Wales are hoping for their first win of the 2026-27 Nations League this week Thursday.
However, they will need to improve in the final third of the field, having failed to score in back-to-back losses against Portugal and Denmark. Wales were also unable to find the net more than once in each of their six internationals in 2026. Harry Wilson and Nathan Broadhead have been ruled out due to injury.
Kieffer Moore will lead the line after scoring twice in his last ten. Mark Harris could be handed a rare international start after scoring three in his last five club appearances for Oxford United.
Wales predicted lineup vs Norway (4-4-2): Ward; Roberts, Mepham, Davies, Williams; Johnson, Ampadu, Savage, Thomas; Harris, Moore
Norway Aiming to Bounce Back Following Home Loss
Norway will need a return to form on Thursday after a home loss against Portugal, which has handed their rivals the upper hand in the race for top spot in the group standings.
Stale Solbakken’s side have remained offensively strong this year, scoring in their last ten internationals. However, they have now allowed at least two goals in two of their previous three, which has seen them lose twice in three fixtures.
Erling Haaland is their key attacking threat, with the striker having scored ten in his last seven starts. Martin Ødegaard could miss out this week due to an ankle injury.
Norway predicted lineup vs Wales (4-3-3): Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Aursnes; Berge, Berg, Thorstvedt; Bobb, Haaland, Nusa
Wales vs Norway Prediction
- Safe Tip: Over 2 Goals
- Odds: 1.22 (22Bet)
- 22Bet Booking Code: 1KXUR
- Correct score prediction: Wales 1-3 Norway
Key stats:
- Norway have scored at least twice in three of their previous five internationals.
- At least two goals have been scored in five of Wales’s last six.
- A total of eight goals have been scored in two head-to-heads.
A high-scoring clash should be expected in Cardiff. Norway have been one of the most exciting attacking national sides this year, scoring at least twice in three of their previous five. They have also scored at least one goal in ten straight internationals.
Wales have been involved in typically high-scoring affairs, with at least two goals finding the back of the net in five of their last six.
Each of the last two head-to-heads have seen over 2 goals scored, with the latest seeing five goals registered in a 4-1 win for Wales in November 2011.
Wales vs Norway Prediction, Value Tip
- Value Tip: Norway to Win & Both Teams to Score
- Odds: 2.8 (22Bet)
- 22Bet Booking Code: BJAVR
As well as the chances of a high-scoring affair, BTTS could add value to a Norway selection on Thursday. The side have been in excellent form in 2026, avoiding defeat in eight of their last eleven.
However, their defensive record has been poor, as they have conceded at least once in each of their previous ten. Wales have also scored at least once in four of six matches this calendar year.
Verdict: Over 2 Goals (1.22) — Wales 1-3 Norway