Norway vs Finland prediction 04.09.2025 | Friendly match

Norway returns to international action in high spirits after picking up six successive wins in the past ten months,  including each of their first four World Cup qualifiers in Group I. 

Sitting at the top of the section with a six-point advantage ahead of Israel, and already nine clear of Italy, albeit having played two games more, Norway remain on track to secure their first World Cup qualification this century. The Red White and Blue last appeared at the finals in 1998.

The Norwegians have enjoyed a tremendous run of results, with several high-scoring victories recorded in the past 12 months, including a wonderful 3:0 win against Italy earlier this year.

A minimum of three goals were scored in eight of their last nine matches and in each of their eight previous victories. Furthermore, Ståle Solbakken's men won by more than one goal in six of their last seven victories, and a similarly comfortable success seems likely this week.

Head coach Solbakken has a strong squad available for Thursday's international friendly fixture. Captain Martin Odegaard is poised to win his 66th cap while Man City forward Erling Haaland is set to lead the hosts attack. 

Finland make the trip to Oslo after picking up a vital 2:1 win against Poland in their most recent World Cup qualifier. Benjamin Källman's second-half goal secured a much-needed win for Jacob Friis's side. 

Prior to their vital victory in June, Finland had suffered defeat in eight of 11 previous internationals over the last 12 months. The Finns lost by more than one goal in three of their last four losses while they failed to score in five of their last seven defeats.

Head coach Friis has a 25-man squad to choose from this week. Rennes midfielder Glen Kamara is poised to win his 69th cap. 

Rasmus Schüller and Roman Eremenko are notable injury absentees for the visitors.