Norway vs Denmark Predictions, Picks & Odds – 24/09/2026
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Norway arrive in League A for the first time, riding a wave of confidence after their remarkable 2026 World Cup quarter-final run, where they dispatched Ivory Coast and Brazil before falling to England. Recent form reads impressively, with three wins from their last five outings. Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard are both thriving at club level, though Stale Solbakken's side have gone eight matches without a clean sheet, a vulnerability Denmark will look to exploit.
Denmark, by contrast, are navigating a turbulent period. Their failure to qualify for the World Cup has intensified scrutiny on coach Brian Riemer, with public calls for his resignation growing louder. Squad depth has been further tested by injuries to Kasper Dolberg, Alexander Bah, and Andreas Christensen, forcing three replacement call-ups. The Danes managed two draws and a win from their last three fixtures, but this is a side in painful transition, missing experienced figures like Kasper Schmeichel and Simon Kjaer.
Norway's home form tells a compelling story, with three wins from their last five matches providing a solid foundation. Erling Haaland, boasting a staggering 62 goals in 55 international caps, partners with Martin Ødegaard to form one of Europe's most dangerous attacking duos. Denmark, meanwhile, are in genuine turmoil; coach Brian Riemer faces public calls for his resignation following their World Cup qualification failure.
The visitors' squad has been weakened further by injuries to Kasper Dolberg, Alexander Bah, and Andreas Christensen, forcing three replacement call-ups. Denmark's transitional period, with experienced figures like Kasper Schmeichel, Simon Kjær, and Yussuf Poulsen no longer in the setup, leaves them short of leadership. Their recent form reads two draws and a win, hardly inspiring confidence for a trip to Scandinavia.
A home win at 1.80 represents the value selection here. Norway have not beaten Denmark since April 1998, but the circumstances have never been more favourable to end that drought. With both teams' defensive records looking porous, over 2.5 goals at 1.73 and both teams to score at 1.67 merit serious consideration alongside the outright pick.
Trends to Know about Norway vs Denmark
- Haaland's 62 goals in 55 caps
- Norway winless in last six meetings
- Eight consecutive matches without a clean sheet
Form & Statistics: Norway vs Denmark
Norway
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Denmark
Recent form
Season statistics (3)
Lineups: Norway vs Denmark
Norway
Starters
- 1 Örjan Nyland
- 2 Julian Ryerson
- 3 Kristoffer Ajer
- 4 Torbjørn Heggem
- 5 David Møller Wolfe
- 6 Martin Ødegaard
- 7 Sander Berge
- 8 Patrick Berg
- 9 Antonio Nusa
- 10 Erling Haaland
- 11 Oscar Bobb
Bench
- Sander Tangvik
- Egil Selvik
- Leo Østigård
- Odin Bjørtuft
- Sondre Langås
- Fredrik Sjøvold
- Marcus Pedersen
- Fredrik Aursnes
- Kristian Thorstvedt
- Thelo Aasgaard
- Andreas Schjelderup
- Ole Blomberg
- Jørgen Strand Larsen
- Erik Botheim
Absent
- Alexander Sorloth (Muscle injury)
Denmark
Starters
- 1 Mads Hermansen
- 2 Rasmus Kristensen
- 3 Joachim Andersen
- 4 Jannik Vestergaard
- 5 Patrick Dorgu
- 6 Morten Hjulmand
- 7 Christian Eriksen
- 8 Mikkel Damsgaard
- 9 Gustav Isaksen
- 10 Rasmus Højlund
- 11 Andreas Skov Olsen
Bench
- Andreas Jungdal
- Filip Jørgensen
- Oliver Provstgaard
- Lucas Høgsberg
- Victor Bak Jensen
- Victor Nelsson
- Jacob Trenskow
- Albert Grønbæk
- Thomas Jørgensen
- Mads Bidstrup
- Adam Daghim
- Kasper Høgh
Absent
- Kasper Dolberg (Knee injury, out for an extended period)
- Alexander Bah (Shoulder injury)
- Andreas Christensen (Strain (left Barcelona's match over the weekend))
- Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Injury)
- Mads Roerslev (Injury)
- Thomas Delaney (Knee injury (withdrew from tournament, though context is older World Cup))
Medium confidence
A mirror image of formations sets the stage here, with both sides lining up in a 4-3-3 that promises a direct tactical contest in the middle third. Martin Ødegaard will be central to Norway's build-up play, while Denmark's midfield trio is anchored by the composed Morten Hjulmand.
The attacking duel between Erling Haaland and Rasmus Højlund gives this Nations League opener a compelling edge, two of Europe's most clinical centre-forwards leading the line for neighbouring rivals. Both probable XIs carry strong source backing, so the shape of this fixture looks well established ahead of kickoff.
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What time is Norway vs Denmark?
Norway vs Denmark kicks off on Wednesday 24th September 2026 at 19:45 BST.
Where is Norway vs Denmark being played?
The venue for this Nordic Derby fixture is yet to be confirmed.
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