Norway v Senegal, Betting Tips & Odds | WC 2026

World Cup 2026 Predictions

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Last Updated on June 21, 2026

Norway and Senegal need to win this game to ensure they are still in the 2026 FIFA World Cup competition. Norway won their opening fixture against Iraq 4-1, while Senegal lost 3-1 to France. A win for Norway ensures that they move to the next phase of the competition, while Senegal must win this game if they are to qualify for the next round soon.

Which nation will win this game, or what betting markets are best for this game? At TopBets, we have analyzed the teams’ data and past games to provide you with the top predictions for the Norway v Senegal World Cup match. Continue reading below!

Norway v Senegal Preview

Norway and Senegal will face off for their second 2026 World Cup game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. These sides have not previously met in a competitive game, but they have met in a friendly, and Senegal won 2-1.

Both sides look ready for this game, but which team will get the precious points? Will that influence your betting on this game? Let’s see the match details.

Match Details

Here are the Norway v Senegal match details:

Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026
Matchday: Tuesday
Date: 23rd June, 2026
Kick-off time: 1 AM Nigerian Time
Venue: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ), USA.

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Why this Match Matters

Both teams need to win this game in order to move to the next round of this competition, and it won’t be easy for both sides. Norway has been in good form in recent games, while Senegal has failed to win either of their last 3 games.

In their group, Norway is currently 1st while Senegal is 3rd, and a win puts them in a good position, as France is yet to play Norway.

Norway v Senegal Head-to-Head Stats

Norway and Senegal have met just once in the past. Both nations met in an international friendly game in 2006, and Senegal won the game. Below are their recent results.

Norway’s Recent Form

The Norwegian national team has been in mixed form in their last 5 games. They have won 2 of their last 5 games, scoring 9 goals in the run. Below is a table showcasing their last 5 matches:

Norway’s Last Five Matches

Date	Match	Result
16/06/2026	Iraq vs. Norway	Won 4-1
07/06/2026	Morocco vs. Norway	Draw 1-1
01/06/2026	Norway vs. Sweden	Won 3-1
31/03/2026	Norway vs. Switzerland	Draw 0-0
27/03/2026	Netherlands vs. Norway	Loss 2-1

Goals Scored and Conceded

Across Norway’s last 5 games, they have been good in front of goal, scoring 9 goals in their last 5 games. Also, they have conceded 5 goals and have 1 clean sheet in their last 5 games. Below is a breakdown of their recent goal statistics:

Goals Scored: 9
Goals Conceded: 5
Clean Sheets: 1

Key Trends from Norway’s Recent Matches

Going through Norway’s recent games and past games, some interesting trends are clear, and we believe they should be taken seriously when betting on their 2026 World Cup matches. Below are the trends we found:

Norway have won just 2 of their last 5 games.
The Norwegian team has only lost just once in their last 5 games.
They have scored 9 goals in their last 5 games but have won just 2 of those games.

Senegal’s Recent Form

Senegal have been in bad shape in their recent games, although they have drawn 2 of their last 3 games. Below is a table showcasing their last 5 matches:

Senegal’s Last Five Matches

Date	Match	Result
16/062026	France vs. Senegal	Loss 3-1
10/06/2026	Saudi Arabia vs. Senegal	Draw 0-0
31/05/2026	Senegal vs. USA	Lost 2-3
31/03/2026	Senegal vs. Gambia	Won 3-1
28/03/2026	Senegal vs. Peru	Won 2-0

Goals Scored and Conceded

Across Senegal’s last 5 games, they have found the net in each match but have defensive concerns, having conceded 7 goals in that run. Below is a breakdown of their recent goal statistics:

Goals Scored: 8
Goals Conceded: 7
Clean Sheets: 2

Key Trends from Senegal’s Recent Matches

Going through Senegal’s previous games, some interesting trends are clear, and we believe these trends should impact your World Cup predictions on this team. Below are the trends we found:

Senegal have won 2 of their last 5 games.
There have been 8 goals scored in Senegal’s last 5 games.
Senegal have struggled against top opponents in their recent games.

Team News

Both national teams are expected to start their best players, and below we’ll share what to expect from the lineups.

Norway Team News

There are some important team updates from the Spanish camp, and below, we’ll share them:

Injuries

There are no injuries reported from the Norwegian football camp.

Suspensions

There are no suspensions reported from the Norwegian football camp.

Norway’s Key Players to Watch

Norway brought many top players for their World Cup campaign, and some of them are the following:

Erling Haaland, who has already made his mark at his first World Cup outing, is one of the deadliest strikers in the world. He is expected to cause issues for Senegal in this game.
Martin Ødegaard, who plays for Arsenal, is an experienced midfield maestro who can create chances in this game.
Alexander Sorloth is another frightening forward who can cause many issues to opposition teams.

Senegal’s Team News

Senegal arrives at this World Cup with a very competitive squad, although the national team is still blending.

Injuries

There are no significant injuries reported from Senegal’s football camp.

Suspensions

There are no suspensions reported from Senegal’s football camp.

Key Players to Watch

The Senegal national team brought good players to this World Cup campaign, and some of them are:

Sadio Mané, an experienced winger and talisman, is expected to cause various issues for Norway.
Nicolas Jackson is expected to lead the Senegalese attack, and he will certainly be a problem.
Kalidou Koulibaly, the top Al Hilal defender, is expected to protect the backline and stop waves of Norway’s attack.

Predicted Lineups

Here are the predicted lineups for this Norway v Senegal 2026 World Cup clash.

Norway’s Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Nyland

Defenders: Ryerson, Heggem, Ajer, Wolfe

Midfielders: Odegaard, Berge, Aursnes

Forwards: Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa

Senegal’s Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Mendy

Defenders: Diatta, Koulibaly, Niakhate, Diouf

Midfielders: Camara, I. Gueye, P. Gueye

Forwards: Sarr, Jackson, Mane

Best Betting Markets for Norway v Senegal

This game presents various betting opportunities, and going by their recent and past results, Topbets presents the following predictions below:

Match Winner Prediction

This game is expected to be hard for either side, but due to the severe need to win, we expect a tight Senegal. Both sides need this win, but Senegal have already lost their first game and have no room for mistakes.

Prediction: Senegal to Win

Over/Under Goals

This game features top players in Europe and Africa. There are various attacking talents present in this game, and we expect at least 3 goals in this game. In recent games where the participating teams have played top footballing nations, there have been over 2.5 goals in those games.

Prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Both teams to Score

Norway has just 1 clean sheet in their last 5 games, while Senegal has just 2 clean sheets. Due to each side having a great attacking side and weak defense, plus what’s at stake. We expect both teams to score in this game.

Prediction: Yes

Anytime Goalscorer

Halaand is the deadliest threat in Norway’s attack, and for the fact that they need to qualify for the next stage of this competition, we expect most attacks to flow to him. Halaand to score is a good value bet for this game.

Prediction: Erling Halaand

Where to bet on Norway v Senegal

At Topbets, we didn’t only check the best betting tips for this game; we analyzed the best bookies to bet on these games. Below are the best bookies for this game:

Norway v Senegal Prediction

Still need more predictions for this clash? We’ve got you covered. Below are other prediction tips for this game.

Best Bet

One of our best bets for this game would be over 20.5 shots in this game. Both teams are almost evenly matched, and we expect a very attacking game from both sides. With qualification on the line and national pride, both are expected to play a combined over 20.5 shots in this game.

Prediction: Over 20.5 Shots

Correct Score Prediction

This game is expected to be tight for both teams; Senegal is expected to throw in their strength in this game, while a draw will be ok for Norway. Also, we expect both teams to score and over 2.5 goals, so a 2-1 correct score is good for this game.

Prediction: 2-1

Match Analysis and Verdict

As already mentioned, both teams need to win this game, as it is very important to them. But Senegal is more desperate as they need to win this game or crash out of the World Cup. This game features top stars and would be a very interesting watch..