Tuesday's Group I encounter between Norway and Senegal could prove decisive in the race for qualification at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Norway enters the match full of confidence after a commanding 4-1 win over Iraq, a result that leaves Ståle Solbakken's men on the brink of securing a knockout-stage berth.
Senegal, however, faces a must-win situation following a disappointing 3-1 loss to France on Matchday 1. With their World Cup campaign hanging in the balance, the Lions of Teranga need a positive result at MetLife Stadium to stay in contention for the Round of 32.
Read through our Norway vs Senegal prediction before committing to a bet.
Norway vs Senegal prediction for the 2026 World Cup
Our pre-match breakdown shows just how tricky it can be to dig out value in a World Cup tie of this calibre. You will find our top Norway vs Senegal prediction below:
BTTS - Yes
Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Norway is tipped to come out on top, with 41% of the odds leaning towards their win.
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Norway vs Senegal: head-to-head
Norway and Senegal share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.
Norway at the 2026 World Cup
Norway arrive having already played 1 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Norway National Team:
At the World Cup:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
3 point(s) per game on average
4 goals scored at the World Cup (4 per game)
1 goals conceded at the World Cup (1 per game)
Norway National Team in 2026
10 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Erling Haaland with 16 goal(s)
Most assists: Martin Ødegaard with 7
Senegal at the 2026 World Cup
Senegal go into this tie with 1 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.
Here is what Seleção do Senegal have managed so far:
At the World Cup
0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 loss(es)
0 point(s) per game on average
1 goals scored at the World Cup (1 per game)
3 goals conceded at the World Cup (3 per game)
Seleção do Senegal in 2026
9 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 2 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Pape Matar Sarr with 5 goal(s)
Most assists: Habib Diallo with 3
Norway vs Senegal statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
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Senegal
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Norway vs Senegal probable lineups
See our likely starting eleven below for our Norway vs Senegal prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
Norway: Ørjan Nyland, Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjørn Heggem, David Møller Wolfe, Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge, Fredrik Aursnes, Alexander Sørloth, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa
Senegal: Édouard Mendy, Krépin Diatta, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhaté, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Pape Gueye, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Lamine Camara, Ismaïla Sarr, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mané
The confirmed lineups will be available close to the kickoff time.
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1
Ørjan Nyland
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3
Kristoffer Ajer
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5
David Møller Wolfe
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7
Alexander Sørloth
Forward
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8
Sander Berge
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9
Erling Haaland
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10
Martin Ødegaard
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14
Fredrik Aursnes
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17
Torbjørn Heggem
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20
Antonio Nusa
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26
Julian Ryerson
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3
Kalidou Koulibaly
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5
Idrissa Gueye
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8
Lamine Camara
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10
Sadio Mané
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11
Nicolas Jackson
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15
Krepin Diatta
Midfielder
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16
Edouard Mendy
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18
Ismaïla Sarr
Forward
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19
Moussa Niakhate
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25
El Diouf
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26
Pape Gueye
How to watch Norway vs Senegal live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Norway vs Senegal live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just remember, kick-off is at 01:00 UK time.
For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.
More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Norway vs Senegal:
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Match details: Norway vs Senegal
🆚 Fixture Norway vs Senegal
🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date Tuesday, 23/06/2026
🕐 Kick-off 01:00 UK time
🏟️ Venue MetLife Stadium
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