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Portugal vs Norway Prediction & Betting tips
Portugal hosts Norway at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto on Sunday night, aiming to secure their fourth consecutive victory in the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League. Under new coach Jorge Jesus, Portugal is currently dominating League A, Group 4. They sit clear at the top with a perfect record of 9 points from three matches. Portugal extended their winning run on Thursday with a high-scoring 4–2 away victory over Denmark. Norway, managed by Ståle Solbakken, enters this game under pressure. After making a winning start to their campaign, they have dropped to third place with 3 points following back-to-back defeats, most recently falling 2–1 away to Wales. They will look to avenge a narrow 2–1 defeat against Portugal in Oslo just a week ago on Matchday 2. Portugal defeated Norway 2–1 in Oslo on September 27. João Félix and Gonçalo Ramos got the goals for Portugal, while Erling Haaland scored for Norway.
Portugal:
The biggest story surrounding the squad is the abrupt departure of 41-year-old talisman Cristiano Ronaldo. Following an apparent rift with Jorge Jesus after being left as an unused sub in Oslo, Ronaldo left the training camp. However, the team has fired on all cylinders without him, with Gonçalo Ramos leading the line impressively alongside João Félix, who has scored in all three group matches.
Portugal (4-2-3-1): Diogo Costa – João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes – João Neves (or Rúben Neves), Vitinha – Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, João Félix (or Rafael Leão) – Gonçalo Ramos.
Norway:
Striker Erling Haaland remains Norway’s biggest threat, having already notched 5 goals in the tournament and extending his status as the all-time top scorer in Nations League history. Martin Ødegaard will pull the strings in midfield, but Solbakken will need much tighter defensive discipline after conceding four goals across their last two games.
Norway (4-3-3): Egil Selvik (or Ørjan Nyland) – Marcus Pedersen, Kristoffer Ajer, Leo Østigård, David Møller Wolfe – Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg (or Thelo Aasgaard) – Oscar Bobb, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa.
Portugal vs Norway head to head matches
27.09.2026 Norway – Portugal 1:2
29.05.2016 Portugal – Norway 3:0
04.06.2011 Portugal – Norway 1:0
07.09.2010 Norway – Portugal 1:0
10.09.2003 Portugal – Norway 1:0
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* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.55
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