Israel U21 vs Norway U21 Prediction 14.11.2025 | EURO U21 Qualifiers

Israel U21 emerged as one of the biggest surprises of the most recent European Under-21 Championship, reaching the final four — their best-ever finish at the tournament — before falling 3-0 to a dominant England side.

Motivated by that impressive campaign, the Sky Blue and Whites have begun their quest for back-to-back EURO U21 qualifications in modest fashion, as they remain unbeaten but also winless after three opening draws, including an eye-catching 2-2 stalemate with the Netherlands.

With three points collected from as many matches, the message is clear for Guy Luzon’s men — they must inject more attacking intensity into their upcoming performances and start turning those draws into victories if they wish to keep pace in the race for a top-two finish, as they currently sit just two points behind group leaders Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Israel U21 are expected to line up with the same eleven that have proven stubborn and difficult to break down throughout the qualifiers so far, with only Sayd Abu Farhi listed as a doubt after picking up a knock during his most recent club appearance.

From their side, Norway U21 continue to establish themselves as a powerful football unit, with this talented generation determined to make amends and erase the memories of their previous Euro campaign, which ended in disappointment and an early group-stage exit — a painful outcome for a team that once reached the semifinals in 1998 and 2013.

Their quest for a new continental appearance could not have started in more impressive fashion, as the Reds produced an attacking masterclass to dismantle a helpless Slovenia U21 side 5-0, sending a clear message that they will be serious contenders for the top spot in the group.

That commanding victory was enough to place Norway U21 second in their qualifying section, despite playing two games fewer than leaders Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, if they manage to replicate their dominant opening performance and fully capitalize on the November duo of matches, they could climb all the way to the summit.

Head coach Jan Peder Jalland, however, will be forced to make at least one change from the lineup that faced Slovenia, as Heerenveen full-back Oliver Braude received two yellow cards in that match, resulting in a red and a one-game suspension.