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7th Jun. FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) - Norway VS Italy Prediction
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) - Norway VS Italy
Match Time:07-06-2025 02:45 Saturday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Norway vs Italy: FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualification (Group I, June 6, 2025)
Team Reviews
Norway (Rank 44, 1st in Group I, 6 points)
Form: 2W-0D-0L; recent 5-0 win vs. Moldova, 4-2 win vs. Israel.
Strengths: Unbeaten in qualifiers, led by Erling Haaland (brace vs. Israel) and Alexander Sørloth’s attacking prowess. Martin Ødegaard’s midfield creativity shines at Ullevaal Stadion. Strong goal difference (+7).
Weaknesses: Defensive vulnerabilities exposed vs. Israel (conceded 2 goals). Lack of depth in defense could be tested by Italy’s attack. No World Cup appearance since 1998 adds pressure.
Key Players: Haaland, Sørloth, Ødegaard.
Italy (Rank 10, Unranked in Group I, 0 points)
Form: Yet to play in qualifiers due to UEFA Nations League commitments; lost 5-4 on aggregate to Germany in March 2025 quarter-finals. Recent friendly form mixed (2W-1D-2L).
Strengths: Four-time World Cup winners with depth in attack (Mateo Retegui, Moise Kean). Luciano Spalletti’s tactical flexibility and Gianluigi Donnarumma’s goalkeeping provide stability.
Weaknesses: Defensive crisis with injuries (e.g., Matteo Gabbia out, Daniele Rugani called up). Three-game winless streak raises concerns. Away form inconsistent (2W-2D-1L in last 5).
Key Players: Retegui, Kean, Donnarumma.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Record: 7 matches since 2000; Italy won 4 (9 goals), Norway won 1 (3 goals), 2 draws. Last meeting: Italy 2-0 Norway (2014 Euro qualifier).
Trends: Italy unbeaten in last 5 H2Hs (4W-1D), keeping 3 clean sheets. Matches average under 2.5 goals, reflecting Italy’s defensive strength and Norway’s struggles to score against them.
Prediction: Norway 1-1 Italy
Norway, atop Group I, aim to extend their lead at home. Italy, starting their campaign, face a must-win to avoid trailing by 9 points. Played at Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo. Norway’s attacking firepower (Haaland, Sørloth) meets Italy’s depleted defense, but Italy’s experience and Donnarumma’s shot-stopping should keep it tight. Norway’s home advantage and form suggest a slight edge, but Italy’s H2H dominance points to a draw. Haaland likely scores, exploiting Italy’s injury-hit backline, but Retegui or Kean can capitalize on Norway’s defensive gaps. Low-scoring draw aligns with H2H trends and Italy’s cautious approach.
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