Prediction: Israel vs Norway

Prediction: Norway to win 4-0

Best Odds: 20/1

Bookmaker: Zetbet

Israel and Norway will lock horns with each other in the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers this week. The Group I match between Ran Ben Shimon’s side and Stale Solbakken’s team will be held at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary and is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm UK time on Tuesday.

Israel

Israel are a modest European nation that is not expected to do much of note internationally. No one expects The Chosen Team to even compete in the qualifying campaign for the European Championship or the World Cup.

Ran Ben Shimon’s side have been drawn against Norway, Italy, Estonia and Moldova in Group I. While Italy are the clear favourites in the group, Norway will fancy their chances of finishing runners-up. For Israel, it would be deemed a success if they do not end up at the bottom of the group.

Israel, though, did kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group I campaign on a positive note. They beat Estonia 2-1 at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen last week, and a shock victory over Norway on Tuesday could make things very interesting for them.

Team News:

Israel are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Norway. Peretz will be in goal. Dasa, Nachmias, Shlomo and Revivo will be the four defenders. Jaber and Abu Fani will be the two holding midfielders. Biton, Gloukh and Solomon will be the three attacking midfielders. David will lead the line for Israel.

Norway

Norway are not a massive footballing nation, but they have a very strong team and have top players such as Arsenal attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.

Ståle Solbakken’s side have been placed in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group I. Norway have been drawn against Israel, Estonia and Moldova and Italy.

Norway will fancy their chances of finishing at least second in Group I, and they kicked off their qualification campaign on a positive note. The Lions hammered Moldova 5-0 away from home at Stadionul Zimbru in Chișinău last week.

Team News:

Norway are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation against Israel. Nyland will be in goal for the visiting team. Ryerson, Heggem, Ajer and Donnum will be the four defenders. Odegaard, Berge and Aasgaard will be the three midfielders. The three forwards will be Sorloth, Haaland and Schjelderup.

Key Factors to Consider

• Israel have won 2 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
• Israel have lost 3 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
• Norway have won 5 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
• Norway have lost 1 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
• Norway have won their one and only match against Israel.

Conclusion

Israel are on a high after their win last week, but Norway have a much better team and should be able to pick up all three points from this particular World Cup qualifier with relative ease.

Prediction: Norway to win 4-0

Best Odds: 20/1

Bookmaker: Zetbet