Norway vs France Prediction Betting Tips & Preview

Norway vs France on Friday, June 26th, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. This Norway vs France prediction dives into team news, likely lineups, and which way the game might swing. You’ve got Norway back on the biggest stage after nearly three decades, and France chasing one more deep run under Didier Deschamps. Let’s get into it.

Norway vs France Team News

Let’s start with Norway. Ståle Solbakken is the man in charge, now in his late 50s, and finally the coach who dragged Norway back to a World Cup.

Manchester City’s star striker Erling Haaland leads the line. Behind him, Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard runs the show. He’s the calm head, the tempo-setter, and the one who links everything together. He’s also Norway’s main free-kick taker.

Norway also bring real pace and energy from wide areas. Oscar Bobb has grown into a proper first-team option at City. Antonio Nusa adds directness from RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. This isn’t just a one-man team anymore, even if Haaland grabs the headlines.

France, meanwhile, arrive with that familiar blend of experience and frightening depth. Didier Deschamps, now 57, is managing his final tournament with Les Bleus. He’s been in the job for over a decade, won the World Cup in 2018, and reached another final in 2022. This is the last dance.

The squad has changed, though. No Lloris. No Varane. No Giroud. Instead, you’ve got Mike Maignan in goal, playing his club football at AC Milan in Serie A. At the back, it’s a fight between William Saliba of Arsenal, Ibrahima Konaté from Liverpool, and Dayot Upamecano of Bayern Munich.

Up front, it still revolves around Kylian Mbappé. France captain. Global superstar. Now settled as the leader of this group. He’s flanked by a mix of flair and pace, with players like Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and Bradley Barcola all capable of changing a game in seconds.

Likely Lineups

Norway should stick with their trusted shape. Expect something close to a 4-3-3 or a flexible 4-2-3-1. Haaland up top. Ødegaard just behind or drifting from midfield. Wingers pushed high and aggressive. Full-backs disciplined.

France are more fluid. Deschamps usually opts for a solid base, often a 4-3-3. Maignan in goal. A powerful centre-back pairing. Midfield balance with energy and experience. Mbappé starting from the left, drifting inside whenever space opens up.

No surprises here. Both managers know exactly what they’re doing.

Norway vs France Betting Tips

This is where it gets interesting. Norway won’t sit back and hope.

France, though, thrive in games like this. They absorb pressure. Then they punish mistakes. If you’re looking for value angles, think about how Norway’s ambition might leave space in behind. France will capitalise on that.

You might also consider match tempo. If Norway score first, this opens right up. If France score early, they’ll happily manage the game. If France concede first, there could be value in backing them to come back and win, especially if they go behind early.

Norway vs France Match Prediction

This feels closer than many expect. Norway will have spells. They’ll create chances. Haaland will get looks at goal.

But France’s depth, tournament experience, and ability to control big moments usually tells over 90 minutes. 

Match Prediction: France to win. Bet with bet365.

Norway vs France Correct Score Tips

Norway can score. France can score more than once. That balance points towards a competitive game where France edge it, but likely by a single goal rather than a blowout.

If you like diving deeper into this market, consider exploring other correct score tips.

Correct Score Prediction: Norway 1-2 France. Bet with bet365.

Norway vs France Over & Under Goals Betting Tips

Goals feel likely. Norway don’t play cautiously and France don’t need many chances. At the same time, it’s a World Cup group game so neither side will want to lose control completely. Over 2.5 goals seems the safe play.

Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.

Norway vs France Bet Builder Tip

A smart angle could combine France to edge it with Norway contributing on the scoresheet. Add a controlled France performance and you’ve got a balanced builder that fits the match flow.

Bet Builder Tip: France to win, both teams to score, and Kylian Mbappé to score anytime. Bet with bet365.

Key Stats

• Norway are playing at a World Cup for the first time since 1998.
• France have reached the final in two of the last three World Cups.

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Who will win between Norway and France?

France go in as favourites, but Norway are capable of making it uncomfortable.

What time is the Norway vs France match?

Kick-off is at 20:00 UK time.

Where is Norway vs France being played?

The game takes place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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