There’s a World Cup qualifier on neutral territory at the Nagyerdei Stadion in Hungary on Tuesday. Our Israel vs Norway prediction considers whether either side can build on winning starts to their campaign.
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Israel vs Norway prediction: Sorloth to strike in win for Solbakken’s side
Key stats
- Our Israel vs Norway betting tips take into account that eight of the last nine games involving the Norwegians have ended with three or more goals.
- It’s six defeats in 10 matches for Israel since the start of 2024.
- Eight of those matches produced over 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Israel 1-3 Norway
Norway have struggled to make the most of the immense goalscoring talents of Erling Haaland until now, but their recent form suggests they may be starting to get it right.
With Martin Odegaard pulling the strings in midfield, they are a team that scores plenty of goals, and with this game taking place on neutral territory, they look well capable of winning it.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Norway the clear favourites
- HOME: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.0%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- AWAY: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Stale Solbakken’s side are the favourites according to the Israel vs Norway odds, with an implied probability of 60.6% that they win this match.
They head into the game following a convincing 5-0 win in Moldova, with Haaland among five different scorers.
As for Israel, they edged out Estonia 2-1 on this ground on Saturday, with Eli Dasa netting a 75th-minute winner.
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Most recent H2Hs: Sides set for first competitive clash
Our Israel vs Norway prediction suggests the Scandinavians will win what is actually the first ever competitive meeting between the nations.
They last met in a friendly in 1999, won 1-0 by Norway.
Israel preview: Gloukh the star in youthful side
There are no fresh issues for Israel who will look to 20-year-old Salzburg midfielder Oscar Gloukh to again provide plenty of attacking spark.
Predicted Lineup: Peretz (GK), Dasa, Nachmias, Shlomo, Revivo, Jaber, Abu Fani, Bitton, Gloukh, Solomon & David
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
L Norway 4 Israel 2 Europe - World Cup Qualifying 22/03/25
W Estonia 1 Israel 2 UEFA Nations League A 17/11/24
W Belgium 0 Israel 1 UEFA Nations League A 14/11/24
D France 0 Israel 0 UEFA Nations League A 14/10/24
L Italy 4 Israel 1
Norway preview: Ostigard rated doubtful
Defender Leo Ostigard picked up an injury at the weekend, but he has not pulled out of the squad, so could potentially still feature here. Otherwise, Norway have no fresh fitness concerns.
Predicted Lineup: Nyland (GK), Ryerson, Ajer, Ostigard, Donnum, Odegaard, Berge, Aasgaard, Schjelderup, Sorloth & Haaland
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
W Israel 2 Norway 4 Europe - World Cup Qualifying 22/03/25
W Moldova 0 Norway 5 UEFA Nations League B 17/11/24
W Kazakhstan 0 Norway 5 UEFA Nations League B 14/11/24
W Slovenia 1 Norway 4 UEFA Nations League B 13/10/24
L Austria 5 Norway 1 
Player to watch – Alexander Sorloth
While Haaland inevitably steals the limelight, he’s not the only clinical finisher in this Norwegian side. Alexander Sorloth should line up alongside him and he has chipped in with four goals in seven appearances for his country this term.
Sorloth outshining Haaland?
For Atletico Madrid this season, Sorloth is averaging a goal every 94 minutes in La Liga, an excellent strike-rate for a player who doesn’t always start. That’s better than Haaland’s average of a goal every 118 minutes in the Premier League for Man City.