Moldova and Norway are bound to meet in the first round of the World Cup qualifiers on Saturday, 22 March.
Will we see an easy win for the guests or will Moldova put up a fight against the favoured opponent? Find that out and more from our Moldova vs Norway prediction right here.
Contents
Moldova vs Norway prediction: A confident win for the guests
Key stats
- Moldova have gone under 2.5 total goals in their last six matches in a row.
- Norway enter this game with four wins in their last five games.
- In four of the five duels between these teams, Norway have kept a clean sheet and they've won to nil in three of them.
Correct score prediction: Moldova 0-2 Norway
While both teams enter this game after some good results lately, Norway have done it against better opposition and overall, they are a much better team on paper.
So, we can see them winning this game and based on previous H2H duels, we can see them keeping a clean sheet in the process.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Norway the clear favourites
- HOME: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.70%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.70%
- AWAY: 2/9 (1.13) – 81.80%
It's obvious from these Moldova vs Norway odds that the guests are the expected winners and it's not even close, which probably isn't a surprise to anyone.
After all, Norway are one of the better teams in Europe with one of the most prolific scorers ever, Erling Haaland, in the team. That being said, Moldova have done well recently and they might be able to keep things interesting, especially at home.
In any case, if you like our predictions for this duel, we have more exciting options on our free betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting since 2014
These two teams have lest met in 2014 and overall, they've played each other five times, with Norway winning four of those games and one match ending in a draw.
Moldova preview: Looking to put up a fight
While Norway are a tough opponent for a team like Moldova, which is in the lower tier of European football nations, the recent results from Moldova can give their fans some optimism heading into this match. After all, Moldova have only lost once in their last six games. That being said, all of their matches were against other low-ranking opponents, so take it with a grain of salt.
Predicted lineup: Celeadnic (GK), Revenco, Craciun, Baboglo, Mudrac, Platica, Caimacov, Rata, Motpan, Postolachi & Nicolaescu
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
L
Estonia
3
Moldova
2
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 22/03/25
L
Norway
5
Moldova
0
International Match 19/11/24
D
Gibraltar
1
Moldova
1
UEFA Nations League D 16/11/24
W
Andorra
0
Moldova
1
UEFA Nations League D 13/10/24
L
Malta
1
Moldova
0
Norway preview: Hoping to start the qualifiers strongly
Given that Norway last qualified for a major competition back in 2002 when they played at the World Cup, they will be hoping to do better this time around. After all, their current squad certainly has the quality to at least qualify for the World Cup and Norway have been doing well lately after they've secured promotion to the UEFA Nations League A with four wins in their last five matches in league B.
Jorgen Strand Larsen and Morten Thorsby will miss this match with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Selvik (GK), Pedersen, Ajer, Ostigard, Ryerson, Berg, Berge, Odegaard, Hauge, Haaland & Sorloth
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: Erling Haaland
With 38 goals in 39 appearances for Norway, Haaland is already the best scorer in the history of his national team and whenever Norway play, he's the player to watch.
After all, Haaland enters this match after scoring a hat-trick in the previous game against Kazakhstan and he'll be looking to build on that performance against Moldova.