Portugal vs Norway prediction 04.10.2026 | UEFA Nations League

Portugal have made an excellent start under Jorge Jesus, winning all three matches. On Thursday, they scored four against Denmark in Copenhagen to claim a comprehensive 4-2 victory, increasing the gap to six points at the top of Group 4 standings. They were extremely clinical in front of goal, scoring four times despite producing an xG value of only 2.09.

Victory aside, Cristiano Ronaldo is the major question mark. The 41-year-old left Portugal's training camp before the Denmark match and subsequently missed the 4-2 victory. Reuters reported that his departure has created uncertainty over his immediate international future, meaning his availability for the Norway match remains unclear as of 2 October.

Bruno Fernandes, who missed the previous meeting with Norway because of an injury, returned to the side against Denmark and contributed to a four-goal performance. Portugal's attacking depth was also demonstrated by goals from João Cancelo, Gonçalo Ramos, Vitinha and João Félix in Copenhagen.

Norway's campaign has become more difficult. After beating Denmark 3-2 in their opener, they lost 2-1 to Portugal and then suffered another 2-1 defeat away to Wales on Thursday. The latter result was particularly damaging because Norway led through Oscar Bobb before Torbjørn Heggem was sent off immediately after half-time.

Heggem will therefore miss the return match in Porto through suspension. Norway also need Martin Ødegaard to recover from an ankle problem after the Arsenal midfielder was reported as doubtful for the Porto fixture.

Erling Haaland remains Norway's principal attacking threat. He scored twice against Denmark but had a relatively quiet game against Wales, registering only 11 touches in the first half.