Norway vs Portugal prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis

The hosts could claim victory

Author:

Benjamin Mcneil, betting expert

Published: 26 Sep 2026, 17:30

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Portugal

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2.53 Linebet 26 Sep 06:03 2.68 -0.09 25 Sep 21:04 2.63 + 0.06 24 Sep 20:02 2.71 -0.1 22 Sep 20:02 2.9 -0.16 3.76 Linebet 26 Sep 16:02 3.82 -0.06 24 Sep 20:02 3.6 + 0.16 22 Sep 20:02 3.66 -0.08 20 Sep 20:02 3.7 -0.06 2.7 Linebet 26 Sep 16:02 2.63 + 0.06 26 Sep 06:03 2.52 + 0.09 25 Sep 21:04 2.57 -0.05 25 Sep 12:03 2.62 -0.05 22 Sep 20:02 2.37 + 0.21

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Tournament UEFA Nations League A

Venue Ullevaal (Oslo)

Date & kick-off time 27 sep 2026, 14:45

On September 27, 2026, Norway and Portugal will face each other in the second round of League A of the UEFA Nations League. Both sides will be aiming to secure victory.

Norway vs Portugal: team news and expert analysis

Norway played at its first “major” tournament of the century this summer. At the World Cup, they reached the quarter-finals, knocking out Côte d’Ivoire and Brazil in the playoffs. However, after taking the lead against England, they eventually lost 1-2. In the opening round, they beat Denmark 3-2, with Haaland scoring twice.

Portugal also advanced from their group at the World Cup before coming from behind to defeat Croatia. They looked good in the round of 16 against Spain, but ultimately still lost 0-1. Starting their Nations League campaign with Ronaldo surprisingly still in the squad, they defeated Wales. However, the only goal was scored by Cristiano’s partner in attack, João Félix.

The Scandinavians score two goals per match on average and concede 1.5. The reigning tournament champions have been scoring 1.5 goals per game while conceding just 0.5.

Previous meetings: Norway vs Portugal

The teams have met ten times in total, with Portugal winning seven of those encounters and suffering just one defeat.

This looks like a fairly evenly matched contest. However, taking home advantage into account, we are backing Solbakken’s men to win this one with a 0 handicap (odds – 1.85).

Norway vs Portugal: key statistics and trends

• Norway have won six of their last nine matches
• Both teams have scored in 90% of Norway’s matches, with an average total of 3.5 goals per game
• Portugal have won three of their last six matches
• Both teams have scored in 40% of Portugal’s matches, with an average total of 2.0 goals per game

Norway vs Portugal: possible starting lineups

Norway play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Nyland – Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem – Aursnes, Ødegaard, Berge, Berg – Bobb, Haaland, Nusa

Portugal play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup):

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1.85

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Benjamin Mcneil

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He is an analyst in the world of football who doesn't mind adding to his budget with a lucky bet, something he has been doing for the last 10 years. I don't believe in luck, but I believe that the motivation of the opponents and their kit plays a big role, and any sensation is explainable. I prefer to play cautiously, because it is better to win 5 out of 5 bets at odds of 1.6-1.7 than to lose 2 out of 3 bets at odds of 2.2.

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