Norway vs Sweden prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 1, 2026
Friendly International
On June 1, 2026, a friendly match between the national teams of Norway and Sweden will take place. Both Scandinavian teams are preparing for a return to the World Cup.
Norway vs Sweden: Team News and Expert Analysis
Norwegians have long been waiting for this generation to "break through." Finally, Haaland and company have made their mark, first in the Nations League and, most importantly, in qualification. They won all their matches there, including twice leaving no chance for Italy. However, in March they seemed to lack motivation for the friendlies: a 1-2 defeat to the Netherlands and a 0-0 draw with Switzerland.
The Swedes reached the championship via a different route. They failed the standard qualification, finishing with just two points in six matches even after changing coaches. But they had a playoff ticket thanks to their Nations League quota. In March, they managed to defeat both Ukraine and Poland.
Solbakken's men score an average of 3.1 goals per game, while conceding just 0.6. Their neighbors improved their statistics in the spring, but still score less than they concede, 1.6 versus 1.8.
Previous Matches: Norway vs Sweden
In their last eleven head-to-head encounters, Norway has lost only once, with five victories, including in both of their most recent meetings.
The hosts, due to home advantage, will be considered the favorites. However, for now, it is reasonable to bet on "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.83).
Norway vs Sweden: Key Statistics and Trends
- Norway has not won two matches in a row
- 50% of Norway's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.7
- Sweden has won two matches in a row
- 60% of Sweden's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.4
Norway vs Sweden: Probable Starting Line-ups
Norway plays with a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible line-up): Nyland - Bjørkan, Østigård, Ajer, Pedersen - Berge - Nusa, Thorsby, Thorstvedt, Sørloth - Haaland
Sweden lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Nordfeldt - Lindelöf, Starfelt, Lagerbielke - Gudmundsson, Svensson, Karlström, Ayari - Nygren, Elanga - Isak. Gyökeres only played in the Champions League final with Ødegaard on Saturday.
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the national teams' friendly match standings
