In Group I, Norway will be looking to improve their chances of qualifying from the group and making the knockout stages; a positive result against Senegal will help their chances.

The Africans know they need a win to significantly improve their chances after suffering defeat in their opening game.

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Quick Picks

Our pick: Norway to win

Value bet: Over 2.5 Goals

Long shot: Norway 2-1 correct score

Norway vs Senegal prediction

Norway started their tournament perfectly, winning 4-1 against Iraq in what many have billed as the ‘Group of Death’. This is perhaps why they have been made favourites ahead of their contest against Senegal.

Indeed, Senegal are coming off a 3-1 defeat to France. The African side put in a good account of themselves in that game, but they weren’t expected to produce a result in that one. In this one, that belief may be different, as they arguably have more match experience of playing in big tournaments.

That said, the quality that Norway possesses, especially in attack, is perhaps why the Europeans are the favourites.

As our Norway vs Senegal betting odds page shows, it is why we think they are the most likely to win, especially as a positive result here will take the pressure off them as they try to get something against France in the final Group I match…

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Norway vs Senegal score prediction

Although a close game appears likely on paper, we think this one could be a bit more open than the odds suggest.

The two teams know that a positive result will help their case in progressing, which could see both look to attack as much as possible.

As a result, the ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market appears to have some value ahead of the game. With the attacking quality that both teams possess, they both have firepower that can cause each defence a lot of trouble.

By extension, we think there’s value in the BTTS hitting in this game because of what’s at stake.

These two markets hit for both teams in their opening-day matches. Senegal may have only seen these two hit together twice in their last 11 matches, including qualifying; Norway has seen it hit five times in their last nine.

For a correct score prediction, we’re thinking the outcome is likely to be Norway 2-1…

Norway vs Senegal team news and line-ups

Predicted Norway line-up (4-3-3): Nyland, Ryerson, Ajer, Ostigard, Wolfe, Odegaard, Berge, Berg, Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa.

Norway travel in with a settled squad, though injury concerns have impacted the squad ahead of the clash, with Martin Odegaard withdrawn due to a left knee injury.

Predicted Senegal line-up (4-3-3): Mendy, Diatta, Koulibaly, Niakhate, Diouf, Camara, Pape Gueye, Sarr, Diarra, Mane, Jackson.

A balanced shape is expected to be deployed with experience anchoring the back line and the front three driving the attack.

Cherif Ndiaye is reportedly a doubt with a knock, Assane Diao is reportedly a doubt with a knock, while Sadio Mane and Idrissa Gueye return from suspension.

Player markets to watch

Erling Haaland is obviously the focal point up front for Norway, and netted twice in the game against Iraq. In his last five competitive fixtures for his country, the Man City forward has scored 14 goals, with each of them having seen him score at least two.

But while there may not be value in Haaland as an anytime goalscorer, you could find value in him scoring ‘2+ Goals’ in this game.

Although he didn’t score or assist against Iraq, RP Leipzig’s attacking midfielder Antonio Nusa looked lively throughout that game. He is likely to offer value to have a goal contribution in this game, should he play at the same level as he did in the opener.

Nicolas Jackson had a goal disallowed against France for being offside, but he looked lively throughout. He arguably represents the best value for a goal against Norway, given his strong record in front of goal.

Meanwhile, PSG sensation Ibrahim Mbaye will be on a high after scoring in the opener, and the teenager offers strong value as an anytime goalscorer.

He has four goals in 12 international appearances, proving he is a credible threat going forward and someone to take seriously.

Norway vs Senegal Match Details

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Kick-off: 10:00am AEST.

Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford.

Where to watch: Sportsbet, SBS.

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