Norway vs Senegal Predictions - Goals at both ends tipped for exciting World Cup clash

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 21 Jun 2026

John Eastwood 21 Jun 2026

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Norway easily won their opener; strong attack but leaky defense.
Senegal need a turnaround and will likely adjust attacking lineup.
Both teams expected to score; 'Both Teams to Score' is the top tip.

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Norway vs Senegal Predictions

Senegal will be looking to bounce back after an opening defeat and they certainly have the quality to do so. However, Norway, who won their opener, have an exciting attacking side, so I do expect a back-and-forth fixture with goals for both.

Norway vs Senegal Predictions
Head to Head
Norway Form
Senegal Form
Norway vs Senegal News and Predicted Line-ups

Norway have scored in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
Norway have conceded in eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
Senegal have scored in four of their last five matches in all competitions.
Senegal have conceded in three of their last four matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

In 2006, Senegal defeated Norway 2-1 in their only previous encounter.

Norway Form

Norway were rampant in their opening fixture in Group I as they eased to a 4-1 victory over Iraq. Erling Haaland netted a brace while Leo Ostigard was also on target after Aymen Hussein had opened the scoring with an unfortunate own-goal.

The Norwegians have continued their good form from the qualifiers, where they won all eight fixtures. Their good run also goes beyond qualifying and the World Cup, having gone unbeaten in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions.

With Haaland leading the line, Norway look sharp in attack and have scored in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions. However, Stale Solbakken's men tend to leave spaces at the back and are without a clean sheet in eight of those fixtures.

Senegal Form

Senegal began their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 defeat to France. Ibrahim Mbaye’s second-half effort proved to be a mere consolation, having struggled to cope with France’s attacking quality.

While the result appears unflattering, Senegal's general performance was solid, as they were let down by some poor finishing up front. However, their overall form has been a bit patchy lately, with two wins and as many defeats in their last five matches in all competitions.

The first step towards getting things back on track is to improve on the finishing, and Senegal have quality going forward. Pape Thiaw's team have scored in four of their last five matches but have failed to keep a clean sheet in three of those fixtures.

Norway vs Senegal News and Predicted Line-ups

Norway (4-3-3): Orjan Nyland; Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjorn Heggem, David Wolfe; Sander Berge, Fredrik Aursnes, Martin Odergaard; Antonio Nusa, Erling Haaland, Alexander Sorloth.

In a bid to keep their momentum going, Norway are unlikely to make changes to the team that started the opening fixture. Haaland should feature in attack once again, with Nusa and Sorloth providing support while Ajer is set to continue at the back.

Senegal: (4-2-3-1): Edouard Mendy, Krepin Diatta, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhate, El Hadji Malick Diouf; Idrissa Gueye, Pape Gueye, Ibrahim Mbaye, Iliman Ndiaye, Sadio Mane; Nicolas Jackson.

Senegal need some improvement in their finishing and are likely to make a few attacking changes here. Ndiaye and Mbaye are pushing to start after coming off the bench in the opening fixture, while captain Koulibaly should continue in defence.

Verdict

Norway v Senegal

Senegal are likely to be adventurous in this one and boast the quality to trouble Norway's unconvincing backline.

With the Norwegians also looking sharp in attack, both teams are likely to score here.

Yes

Both Teams to Score

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Graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2008 with a BA in English Literature before completing MA in Journalism. Began his career as a sports journalist in London before moving to the Middle East to work as a sports editor for national media companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Favourite Sports: Tennis, Boxing, Golf.