Norway vs Italy Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Gli Azzurri came out on top when they last battled Lovene.

The Norway national football team are all set to host the Italy national football team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers. The intense match between the two sides will be played at the Ullevaal Stadion.

It will be a home fixture for the Norway national football team, hence keeping them at a slight advantage. They have a good attacking front, and their midfield is also decent enough, but most of their issues exist in defence. Norway are at the top of Group I standings and will be looking to extend their lead.

The Italy national football team are coming in after getting eliminated from the UEFA Nations League. They met Germany in the quarterfinals, but Gli Azzurri were not good enough to get through. They will now face Norway, and against them, they have secured some positive outcomes in the past.

Kick-off:

• Location: Oslo, Norway
• Stadium: Ullevaal Stadion
• Date: Saturday, June 7
• Kick-off Time: 00:15 [Friday, June 6; 19:45 GMT/ 14:45 ET/ 11:45 PT]
• Referee: Jose Sanchez
• VAR: In use

Cranking the intensity 🆙#Azzurri #VivoAzzurropic.twitter.com/J7VCRfdeS4

— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) June 4, 2025

Form:

Norway: L-W-W-W-W

Italy: W-W-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Erling Haaland (Norway)

Even though the Manchester City forward has seen a decline in form, he remains a major part of the Norway national football team. Erling Haaland scored a brace for his side in the last fixture against Israel. Alongside Alexander Sorloth, Haaland is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence and can help their team with a fighting chance.

👋🏻🇳🇴 pic.twitter.com/ZQHaJOB9qY

— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) June 1, 2025

Mateo Retegui (Italy)

Mateo Retegui ended the Serie A 2024-25 campaign as the top scorer of the tournament. He looks in good touch and can play an important role in the final third for the Italy national football team. Moise Kean has also received a call-up, and with him, Retegui can cause major problems to Norway’s defence.

Match Facts

• Norway are on a four-match winning streak.
• Italy have not won any of their last three games.
• Gli Azzurri have won four of their last five matches against Lovene.

Norway vs Italy: Betting Tips and Odds

• Norway to win @33/20 LiveScoreBet
• Erling Haaland to score @9/2 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 Betfred

Injury and Team News

For Norway, Stian Gregersen and Erik Botheim will miss out because they are injured.

Manuel Locatelli is injured, hence keeping him out of action for Italy. Francesco Acerbi has withdrawn from Italy’s squad due to “lack of respect”.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 15

Norway won: 3

Italy won: 8

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Norway predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Nyland (GK); Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Berg, Schjelderup; Sorloth, Haaland

Italy predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Donnarumma (GK); Gatti, Buongiorno, Bastoni; Di Lorenzo, Barella, Ricci, Tonali, Udogie; Kean, Retegui

Match Prediction

Even though Gli Azzurri have a positive form against Lovene, it will not be an easy fixture for them. The Norway national football team are likely to emerge on top against the Italy national football team in this 2026 FIFA World Cup UEFA qualifiers game.

Prediction: Norway 2-1 Italy

Telecast Details

India: Sony Sports Network

UK: BBC

USA: FOX Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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