Norway vs Sweden Prediction 01.06.2026 | Friendly International
Norway
Kick off:
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Sweden
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1.98
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3.74
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4.05
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- Competition: Friendly International
- Date: Monday, 1st, June 2026
- Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
- Venue: Ullevaal Stadion (Oslo)
One of international football's most fiercely contested regional rivalries takes center stage on Monday evening as Norway lock horns with neighbors Sweden at a sold-out Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo.
With the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America rapidly approaching, this blockbuster Nordic derby serves as a crucial pre-tournament testing ground for two teams carrying massive expectations on their shoulders.
Norway vs Sweden Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Norway
3 : 2
Sweden
UEFA Nations League
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Sweden
1 : 2
Norway
UEFA Nations League
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Sweden
1 : 1
Norway
Euro Qualification
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Norway
3 : 3
Sweden
Euro Qualification
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Norway
1 : 1
Sweden
Friendly International
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Norway
1 : 1
Sweden
Friendly International
This will mark the 110th meeting between the two Scandinavian sides, with Sweden clearly dominating the fixture, having recorded 58 victories compared to 26 defeats, while 25 matches have ended in draws.
Norway team overview
For Norway, the upcoming summer tournament represents a historic and deeply emotional milestone in the nation’s footballing landscape, as head coach Stale Solbakken has guided the Lions back to the global stage for the first time since 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.
However, the Lions head into Monday’s demanding showdown looking to rediscover their attacking rhythm after a subdued international break in March, where they suffered a thin 2-1 defeat to Netherlands and were held to a cautious goalless draw against Switzerland.
Boasting a formidable attacking arsenal led by Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland and Arsenal midfield maestro Martin Odegaard, Norway possess the firepower to break down any defensive unit, and Monday’s fixture offers an ideal platform to send a clear message to their upcoming World Cup qualifying Group I rivals.
Defensively, Leo Ostigard is set to miss out after being sidelined for Genoa’s final two Serie A matches due to injury, with the decision made not to risk him in Monday’s clash against Sweden in order to ensure full fitness ahead of the upcoming international commitments.
Last matches of Norway
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Norway
0 : 0
Switzerland
Friendly International
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Netherlands
2 : 1
Norway
Friendly International
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Italy
1 : 4
Norway
WC Qualification Europe
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Norway
4 : 1
Estonia
WC Qualification Europe
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Norway
1 : 1
New Zealand
Friendly International
Norway lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Ørjan Nyland
Defenders
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15
Fredrik Bjørkan
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25
Henrik Falchener
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3
Kristoffer Ajer
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16
Marcus Pedersen
Midfielders
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8
Sander Berge
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20
Antonio Nusa
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10
Martin Ødegaard
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18
Kristian Thorstvedt
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22
Oscar Bobb
Forwards
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9
Erling Haaland
Sweden team overview
Sweden cross the border into Oslo as they embark on an exciting and closely scrutinised chapter under the leadership of former Chelsea boss Graham Potter, who successfully navigated a high-pressure UEFA playoff campaign in March, culminating in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Poland on home soil to secure World Cup spot.
The Blau-Gult have been drawn into a demanding World Cup Group F alongside Tunisia, Japan, and Netherlands, making these pre-tournament friendlies crucial for refining defensive coordination while fine-tuning the final-third efficiency of an otherwise potent attacking unit led by Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres.
Potter faces an immediate challenge to shore up his defensive structure if Sweden are to make a successful return to the global stage, with their back line showing clear signs of vulnerability after failing to register a single clean sheet in any of their last nine matches across all competitions.
Gabriel Gudmundsson will also be absent for Sweden’s upcoming June friendlies against Norway and Greece due to a hamstring injury, although the Leeds United left-back is expected to recover in time to be in contention for the 2026 World Cup.
Last matches of Sweden
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Sweden
3 : 2
Poland
WC Qualification Europe
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Ukraine
1 : 3
Sweden
WC Qualification Europe
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Sweden
1 : 1
Slovenia
WC Qualification Europe
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Switzerland
4 : 1
Sweden
WC Qualification Europe
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Sweden
0 : 1
Kosovo
WC Qualification Europe
Sweden lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Kristoffer Nordfeldt
Defenders
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3
Victor Lindelöf
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6
Carl Starfelt
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2
Gustaf Lagerbielke
Midfielders
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8
Daniel Svensson
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16
Jesper Karlström
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18
Yasin Ayari
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22
Emil Holm
Forwards
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14
Benjamin Nygren
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11
Anthony Elanga
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17
Viktor Gyökeres
Prediction
This iconic Nordic derby carries all the ingredients of a highly volatile, tactically fascinating pre-World Cup thriller. While Norway boast the structural advantage of playing in front of a passionate home crowd and possess the generational final-third efficiency of Haaland, their transitional defense can occasionally look brittle under sustained pressure.
Graham Potter’s Sweden side are structurally dangerous on the counter-attack, and with Isak realigning their attacking focal point, the visitors have more than enough individual quality to exploit the hosts' high line. With both managers expected to make sweeping second-half substitutions to protect key assets, an entertaining, high-scoring stalemate appears highly probable.
Three Reasons we expect BTTS - Yes
- Four of Norway’s last five matches have ended with both teams scoring.
- Sweden have failed to keep a clean sheet in nine consecutive matches.
- BTTS has landed in each of the last five head-to-head meetings.
Main prediction Norway - Sweden
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.73
