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Norway are hoping to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time when they take on Brazil in New Jersey on Sunday night.
The Vikings beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the round of 32 last time out, with Erling Haaland scoring a late winner.
Meanwhile, Brazil came from behind to knock out Japan 2-1 thanks to a late winner themselves, and are still on course to win a record-extending sixth World Cup.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions, as well as our best fifa world cup betting offers.
Brazil vs. Norway key stats
- Brazil are unbeaten in seven games in all competitions (W6, D1).
- Norway have lost just once in their last seven matches (W4, D2).
- Norway are unbeaten in four previous H2Hs (W2, D2).
Brazil vs. Norway preview: Vikings to frustrate Selecao?
| Brazil | vs | Norway |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | FIFA Ranking | 31 |
| Neymar (129) | Most Caps | Alexander Sorloth (75) |
| Neymar (79) | Most Goals | Erling Haaland (60) |
| 979 | Total Caps | 863 |
| 161 | Total Goals | 130 |
| 0 | Uncapped Players | 1 |
After surviving an early scare against Japan, Brazil are in the round of 16 and aiming to reach the quarter-finals, where they will face either Mexico or England.
It was the first time the Selecao won a World Cup knockout game after coming from behind since 2002, after beating England in the quarter-finals en route to their last World Cup triumph.
They are the five-time record winners of the tournament, but other nations like France, Spain and Argentina have been favoured above them to end their 24-year drought.
Carlo Ancelotti's squad still boasts some serious quality though, although Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta and Raphinha are all injury doubts against Norway.
The Vikings are hoping that Julian Ryerson will return for them, otherwise Stale Solbakken has a full fit squad to choose from.
Norway won their first-ever World Cup knockout match against Ivory Coast last time out, and with the firepower they possess in the likes of Haaland, Alexander Sorloth and Antonio Nusa, they will feel they can cause Brazil plenty of problems.
Brazil have also never beaten them in four previous attempts (W2, D2), which is a good omen for them, while the Selecao have also lost their last six World Cup knockout matches against European opposition.
Still, Norway will be aware of the quality they possess and their history in the tournament, so we could see a thrilling encounter here.
Brazil vs. Norway form guide & betting tips
| Brazil | vs | Norway |
|---|---|---|
WDWWW |
Form | DWWLW |
| 11 | Goals For | 11 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 9 |
WWW |
World Cup 2026 | WLW |
Whispers predicts: Brazil 2-2 Norway (Brazil to win after extra-time/penalties)
Brazil are 10/11 (1.91) favourites to win, but given Norway's impressive form and H2H record, we fancy them to at least take the Selecao to extra-time.
Double chance – Draw/Norway at 1/1 (2.00) therefore appeals as an opening bet, while BTTS – Yes at 7/10 (1.70) is a safer pick having come through in Norway's last six games.
Over 3.5 goals at 2/1 (3.00) is our final punt given the attacking firepower both teams possess, while our 2-2 prediction after normal time can be backed at 14/1 (15.00).
> BTTS – Yes at 7/10 (1.70) | Likelihood: Probable
> Double chance – Draw/Norway at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 3.5 goals at 2/1 (3.00) | Likelihood: Possible