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Norway and Denmark will begin their 2026-27 UEFA Nations League A campaigns on Thursday, when they clash at the former's Ullevaal Stadion.
Following their World Cup successes, the hosts will be keen to continue excelling on the international stage, while the Danish will hope to build momentum ahead of Euro 2028.
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.
Norway vs. Denmark key stats
- Norway have scored first in six of their last eight games.
- Both Norway and Denmark have scored against each other in five of their past seven meetings.
- Erling Haaland has incredibly scored 62 goals in just 55 games for Norway.
Norway vs. Denmark preview: Build on positive momentum?
Norway vs Denmark — Tale of the Tape
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Norway come into the clash having enjoyed a strong World Cup campaign in the summer, reaching the quarter-finals before losing 2-1 to England in controversial fashion.
Erling Haaland was already a global superstar prior to the tournament, but he became even more of a national hero after scoring seven times in his first ever foray into the competition.
The striker's record in front of goal for the national team has been phenomenal, but he may not have to be relied upon as much over the coming years if the likes of Oscar Bobb and Antonio Nusa fulfil their potential.
Norway earned promotion from the Nations League B in 2024-25, topping a group with Austria, Slovenia and Kazakhstan while taking 13 points from a possible 18.
Denmark have occupied a spot in the Nations League A for each of their last three campaigns in the tournament, and they managed to reach the quarter-finals of 2024-25 before losing to eventual winners Portugal.
Boss Brian Riemer will be desperate for a victory, as his side not only failed to qualify for the World Cup, but they have won just two of their past six games, losing twice.
The visitors' record against their hosts is historically strong considering they are unbeaten in their past seven encounters with Norway, winning four times, but they have only faced each other once since 2014.
Denmark's attacking line is set to be led by Napoli forward Rasmus Hojlund, while their creative threat may come from Mikkel Damsgaard.
Norway vs. Denmark preview form guide & betting tips
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Whispers predicts: Norway 3-1 Denmark
With the host's boasting immense firepower, it is not surprising to see a Norway win priced at 7/10 (1.7).
Norway have scored first in six of their last eight matches in all competitions, making a bet of Norway to Score First at 8/15 (1.53) the way to go.
Given Norway and Denmark have netted against each other in five of their last seven encounters, it may make sense to predict Both Teams to Score at 4/6 (1.67).
Haaland has already scored 62 goals in 55 games for Norway, so there may be value in predicting Erling Haaland to Score Two or More Goals at 3/1 (4).
> Norway to Score First at 8/15 (1.53) | Likelihood: Probable
> Both Teams to Score at 4/6 (1.67) | Likelihood: Probable
> Erling Haaland to Score Two or More Goals at 3/1 (4) | Likelihood: Possible