Norway vs Portugal Prediction 27 September 2026

Norway are ranked 19th in the FIFA rankings, while Portugal occupy 7th place.

Norway have shown an inconsistent but dangerous attacking profile in their recent matches. They lost 2-1 to England, but before that recorded three consecutive victories, beating Brazil 2-1, Ivory Coast 2-1 and Senegal 3-2. They also suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to France. Norway have scored nine goals in their last five games, but have also conceded ten.

Portugal have produced more stable results in their recent fixtures. They lost narrowly to Spain (0:1), but previously defeated Croatia (2:1) and Uzbekistan (5:0). Portugal also drew with Colombia (0:0) and DR Congo (1:1). Their recent record shows a stronger defensive profile, with only three goals conceded across five matches.

Portugal's greater squad quality and higher FIFA ranking give them a significant advantage on paper. Norway have demonstrated that they can score against strong opponents, but their defensive record has been less reliable. Portugal, meanwhile, have combined attacking potential with a more consistent defence and should be capable of controlling important periods of the match.

Norway's home advantage could make the game competitive, but Portugal have enough quality to create more dangerous opportunities and manage the tempo. The visitors' recent results also suggest they can keep Norway's attacking threat under control.

Portugal to win at 1.75