Norway vs Finland Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | International Friendly 2025

The previous confrontation between these national teams ended on level terms.

The Norway national football team are all set to battle it out against the Finland national football team in what is going to be an International friendly clash. The interesting fixture between them will take place at the Ullevaal Stadion.

The Norway national football team have been in good form as far as their last few matches are considered. They are also doing well in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers of the European region. The hosts have a strong attack and are also working on improving their defence.

The Finland national football team defeated Poland in their previous fixture. It was a World Cup qualifying game, and Finland came up with a top performance to steal the win. For the upcoming game, they will be away from home, and it will be interesting to see their performance now.

Kick-off:

• Location: Oslo, Norway
• Stadium: Ulllevaal Stadion
• Date: Thursday, September 4
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 12:00 p.m. ET/ 09:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Norway: W-W-W-W-W

Finland: L-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Erling Haaland (Norway)

The star Manchester City forward has started his new season on a decent note. Erling Haaland has scored two goals in his last two games for the national football team. With his aggressive nature, Haaland is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Also read: Erling Haaland changes name on Norway shirt

Joel Pohjanpalo (Finland)

Joel Pohjanpalo is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Finland national football team. He scored one of the goals in their 2-1 win against Poland. The upcoming game is going to be a tough fixture, but with his skills in the final third, Pohjanpalo can help his side here.

Match Facts

• Norway are on a five-match winning streak.
• The hosts have secured four clean sheets in their last five games.
• Finland have won two of their last five matches.

Norway vs Finland: Betting Tips and Odds

• The host nation to win
• Erling Haaland to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Jorgen Strand Larsen might miss out on the Norway national football team due to a lack of fitness.

Her er Norges tropp til kampene mot Finland og Moldova🤩 pic.twitter.com/DODyaGdfg3

— Fotballandslaget (@nff_landslag) August 26, 2025

Finland have all their players ready and fit to be in action.

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— Huuhkajat (@Huuhkajat) August 27, 2025

Head-to-head

Total matches: 67

Norway won: 41

Finland won: 9

Draws: 17

Predicted Lineups

Norway predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Nyland (GK); Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Ødegaard, Berge, Thorsby; Sørloth, Haaland, Schjelderup

Finland predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Hradecky (GK); Peltola, Ivanov, Tenho; Jensen, Kairinen, Kamara, Uronen; Lod, Pohjanpalo, Antman

Match Prediction

These teams are set to come up with an interesting fixture and will be looking to give their all despite being a friendly. The host national football team are likely to emerge victorious against the Finland national football team in the upcoming international friendly.

Prediction: Norway 3-1 Finland

Telecast Details

TBD

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