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>Norway vs Denmark Predictions, Picks & Odds – 24/09/2026
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Norway are riding a wave of confidence after reaching the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, where England ended their run. Stale Solbakken's side have won three of their last five matches, and their promotion to League A represents a genuine milestone. Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard are both firing for their clubs. The concern, however, is defensive: Norway have gone eight games without a clean sheet.
Denmark arrive in genuine turmoil. Brian Riemer faces intense public pressure after the team's failure to qualify for the World Cup, and key absences compound the problems. Kasper Dolberg is out with a serious knee injury, Alexander Bah has a shoulder problem, and Andreas Christensen withdrew with a strain. Veterans like Kasper Schmeichel and Simon Kjaer are no longer in the picture. Despite two draws and a win from their recent outings, confidence is fragile.
Norway's home win at 1.75 represents the strongest value in this fixture. Three wins from their last five outings demonstrate consistent form, and Haaland's prolific record of 62 goals in 55 international caps makes them a genuine threat every time they step onto the pitch. Denmark, meanwhile, have managed just one win in their last three, drawing twice.
The visitors are missing key personnel. Kasper Dolberg is out with a serious knee injury, Alexander Bah has a shoulder problem, and Andreas Christensen pulled up with a strain at Barcelona. Coach Brian Riemer faces intense public pressure after the World Cup qualification failure, and this squad is clearly in transition.
Norway have not beaten Denmark since April 1998, a drought spanning six meetings. That record gives pause, but this Norwegian side is a different beast entirely. Backing the home win at 1.75 reflects their superior momentum and firepower. Over 2.5 goals at N/A also appeals given Norway's eight-game run without a clean sheet and Denmark's attacking quality through Hojlund and Eriksen.
Trends to Know about Norway vs Denmark
- Norway won three of last five
- Denmark winless in three recent outings
- Norway eight games without clean sheet
Form & Statistics: Norway vs Denmark
Norway
Recent form
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Denmark
Recent form
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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 match in structure: both Norway and Denmark line up in a 4-3-3, setting the stage for a tactically tight Nordic rivalry. The central battle will be pivotal, with Martin Ødegaard orchestrating Norway's build-up against a Danish midfield anchored by Morten Hjulmand and Christian Eriksen.
Up front, the heavyweight duel between Erling Haaland and Rasmus Højlund gives this Nations League opener genuine star power. Denmark's back four will face an immediate aerial and pace threat, while Norway's defence must contain a Danish attack that stretches play effectively through wide channels.
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Norway vs Denmark kicks off on 24th September 2026 at 19:45 local time.
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