Norway vs Senegal prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 23, 2026
World Cup
In the second round of the World Cup on June 23, 2026, the national teams of Norway and Senegal will face off. Mané and company can't afford to lose again.
Norway vs Senegal: Team News and Expert Analysis
Norway have reached the World Cup for the first time this century. They achieved a perfect record in qualification, winning every match, including two victories over favorites Italy. The Scandinavians looked worse in friendlies: they only managed to beat neighboring Sweden, lost to the Netherlands in March, and drew with Switzerland. Later, in June, they played out a draw with Morocco. In the opening game of the tournament, they thrashed Iraq 4-1, with Haaland scoring twice.
Senegal once again topped their qualifying group, collecting 24 points from ten matches. They effectively claimed the AFCON title, but were formally handed a technical defeat in the final against Morocco. After winning friendlies—apart from a 2-3 loss to the USA—Mané and company started the World Cup against familiar opponents, France. The match was quite balanced for more than an hour, but ultimately Mbappé (who scored twice) and company secured a convincing 3-1 win.
The Northern European team averages 3.4 goals scored per game while conceding significantly less—just 0.9 per match. Their African rivals score 1.7 goals per game and concede only 0.8.
Previous Matches: Norway vs Senegal
The only previous meeting was a friendly in 2006. The current nominal visitors, Senegal, won that match 2-1.
The odds here are notably in favor of the Scandinavians. But their opponent will fight desperately. We recommend betting on "over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.95).
Norway vs Senegal: Key Stats and Trends
- Norway have won two of their last five matches
- 80% of Norway's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 4.3 goals per game
- Senegal have won two of their last five matches
- 40% of Senegal's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.5 goals per game
Norway vs Senegal: Probable Starting Lineups
Norway are expected to play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Nyland - Wolf, Heggem, Ajer, Ryerson - Nusa, Ørnes, Berge, Ødegaard - Haaland, Sørloth
Senegal are likely to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Mendy - Diouf, Niakhaté, Koulibaly, Diatta - Pape Gueye, Idrissa Gueye - Mané, Camara, Sarr - Jackson
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the World Cup standings
