Portugal vs Norway Preview, prediction, team news, lineups | UEFA Nations League 2026-27

The Lusos will take on the Vikings in a Group D clash in the Nations League.

Portugal will look to keep their winning run in this UEFA Nations League. They will host the Vikings at the iconic Estádio do Dragão in Porto. The Portuguese camp is now in very much discussion after their star player and legend Cristiano Ronaldo left the camp on his own after issues with newly appointed head coach Jorge Jesus.

So far under Jorge Jesus, Portugal have done well, and the manager will be confident of getting a good result once again. Just a few days ago, Portugal defeated Norway and will aim to complete a double over the Vikings. The home team have a great record against Norway and will be very confident of getting a good result at home.

The Vikings performed really well in the World Cup, and now they are aiming to replicate a similar performance in the Nations League. So far, they have been a bit inconsistent in their performance, but are very much capable of getting back to good form. They are competing in League A of the Nations League for the first time.

So far, they haven’t been disappointing at all. Fans can expect top-quality football between the two sides, and it will be a mouthwatering clash.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Porto, Portugal
• Stadium: Estádio do Dragão
• Date: Monday, 5 Oct, 12:15 AM (IST)
• Kick-Off Time:
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form

Portugal (in all competitions): D-W-D-W-L-W

Norway (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Goncalo Ramos (Portugal)

Ramos will have a big responsibility. He will be playing as a striker and will take the place of Ronaldo. Jorge Jesus trusts him fully, and Ramos will be confident going into this match.

The AC Milan talisman left PSG this summer to join the Italian giants. If he does well in these upcoming international games, he will definitely secure his place as a striker for the future.

Erling Haaland (Norway)

The Manchester City and Norway star Haaland is in great form. He is hungry to score more goals for his national team. He has gained a lot of fans all over the world after the World Cup success of his nation.

So far, he has played 57 international games, in which he has scored 65 goals. Norway lost the game against Portugal a few days ago. Haaland will be eager to take revenge and add goals to his name.

Match Facts

• Portugal won the last game 1-2.
• Cristiano Ronaldo left the squad on his own due to a rift between him and the head coach.
• Only one game between these two sides ended in a stalemate.

Portugal vs Norway: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Portugal to win this fixture – 4/5 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Portugal team captain Cristiano Ronaldo has left the team camp due to a rift between him and Jorge Jesus. The rest of the squad is fully fit to play this match. There are no injury concerns for the home team.

Norway will have a fully fit squad going into this fixture. There are no injury or suspension concerns for them.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 12

Portugal: 9

Norway: 2

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Portugal Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Costa (GK); Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; Vitinha, Fernandes; Neves, Felix, Ramos; Neto

Norway Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Nyland (GK); Ryerson, Ajer, Lysaker, Aursnes; Odegaard, Berge. Berg; Bobb, Haaland, Schjelderup

Match Prediction

Just a few days ago, Portugal beat the Vikings in the Nations League. Now they will look to do a double over them. Meanwhile, the away side, Norway, will look to take revenge for the defeat.

Two top-quality sides will be locking horns. But most probably, the home team will narrowly win this fixture.

Prediction: Portugal 2-1 Norway

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: ITV1

USA: FOX Sports

Nigeria: DStv

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