Norway vs France Prediction & Betting Tips | 26 June 2026

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The top spot in Group I is up for grabs as Norway face France in what's shaping up to be a cracking encounter to round off the group stage. With both sides likely content with a share of the spoils, we're calling it a 2-2 draw. Norway come into this fixture fresh from a thrilling 3-2 win against Senegal, where Erling Haaland was once again the hero, netting a brace. Stale Solbakken's outfit have been a potent force in attack lately, bagging an average of 2.6 goals per game over their last ten outings. However, their defence has shown cracks, as evidenced by the two goals conceded against Senegal. To compound matters, right-back Julian Ryerson sustained an injury in that game and is expected to be deputised for by Marcus Pedersen. France, on the other hand, maintained their impressive World Cup form with a convincing 3-0 triumph against Iraq. Kylian Mbappe was the standout performer, grabbing a double and appearing in sublime nick as they head towards the latter stages. Didier Deschamps has no new injury worries, and it's highly anticipated that Desire Doue will come in for Bradley Barcola in the starting XI. Crucially, Les Bleus only need a single point to seal top spot in the group. Given that both teams are averaging well over two goals a game, we fancy a punt on Over 2.5 goals, coupled with a Draw and Both Teams to Score (the attacking firepower on display suggests plenty of goals). This World Cup 2026 fixture is scheduled for Friday 26 June 2026, kicking off at 20:00.

Norway Team Form and Stats

Over their last ten fixtures across all competitions, Norway have shown a strong run of form. Their results read as follows: W, D, W, W, L, D, W, D, W, W. This translates to an average of 2.10 points per game overall.

At home, Norway's record is also impressive, with results of W, D, W, D, W, W, and an average of 2.33 points per game. On the road, their form shows W, L, D, W, yielding 1.75 points per game on average.

Looking at the statistics, Norway boast a 60% win rate overall, which increases to 67% when playing at home and stands at 50% away. They are scoring an average of 3.60 goals per game in total, with 3.50 at home and 3.75 away. Their scoring average per game is 2.60 overall, 2.67 at home, and 2.50 away. Defensively, they concede 1.00 goal per game on average overall, 0.83 at home, and 1.25 away. Both Teams To Score (BTTS) has occurred in 80% of their matches overall, 67% at home, and 100% away. Clean sheets have been kept in 20% of their overall games, 33% at home, and 0% away. They have failed to score in 10% of their matches overall, 17% at home, and 0% away. Expected goals for the team stand at 1.56 overall, 1.79 at home, and 1.21 away. Their expected goals against are 1.18 overall, 1.04 at home, and 1.38 away.

France Team Form and Stats

Looking at France's performance over their last 10 outings across all competitions, they've been in strong form. Their results show a pattern of wins, with an overall average of 2.50 points per game. At home, they've been particularly impressive, also averaging 2.50 points per game with a string of victories. On the road, their record is also solid, averaging 2.50 points per game with a mix of draws and wins.

In terms of stats, France boasts an 80% win rate overall. This rises to 83% when playing at home and 75% when they're away. They're scoring an average of 3.60 goals per game in total, with 3.50 at home and 3.75 on their travels. They've been netting 2.70 goals per game on average overall, 2.83 at home, and 2.50 away. Defensively, they're conceding just 0.90 goals per game overall, with a tighter 0.67 at home and 1.25 away. Both teams have scored in 70% of their matches overall, with this figure at 50% at home and a perfect 100% away. They've kept clean sheets in 30% of their games overall, a respectable 50% at home, but 0% away. They haven't failed to score in any of their last 10 matches (0%). Their Expected Goals (xG) stand at 2.18 overall, 2.47 at home, and 1.75 away. Conversely, their Expected Goals Against (xGA) are 0.69 overall, 0.47 at home, and 1.03 away.

Norway vs France Head to Head Statistics (H2H)

There is no prior head-to-head record for these two clubs.