UEFA Nations League
Friday, October 2, 2026
00:15
Cardiff City Stadium
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Team Comparison
Wales
VS
Norway
L
L
W
L
Form
W
L
L
L
2
Goals Scored
5
Goals Conceded
25%
Win Rate
46%
Possession
3
Shots on Target
86%
Pass Accuracy
0
Clean Sheets
Match Statistics
Wales
VS
Norway
50.00%
50.00%
6
4
5
3
12
12
1
5
7
7
5
5
11
7
3
3
3
0
3
1
0
1
3
4
520
516
466
456
90.00%
88.00%
Lineups
Wales
4-2-3-1
Coach
Starting XI
No.
Player
Age
Pos
Substitutes
No.
Player
Age
Pos
Norway
4-3-3
Coach
Starting XI
No.
Player
Age
Pos
Substitutes
No.
Player
Age
Pos
Match Preview
There is a notable edge to this UEFA Nations League fixture. When Wales meet Norway at the home ground on October 1, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Maresca needs the qualitative depth to meet the demands of a season across 60-plus games.
Both camps will view the UEFA Nations League meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. Wales will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. Norway will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Michael Carrick has spoken on why Marcus Rashford did not feature for Manchester United in the club's most recent pre-season outing.
Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Wales favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Norway are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Tottenham have changed their approach and are spending big on players who already know the Premier League.
Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Watford sign former West Ham striker Michail Antonio after car crash incident.
Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the UEFA Nations League standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.
Comments
Match Odds
Wales
VS
Norway
00:15
Home
6.80
Draw
5.00
Away
1.46
Over 1.5
1.11
Over 2.5
1.48
BTTS Yes
1.65
Under 1.5
5.05
Under 2.5
2.50
BTTS No
2.11
Who Will Win
Wales
VS
Norway
18,305 votes
Match Events
90'
Martin Ødegaard
Yellow Card
90'
Sorba Thomas
Yellow Card
90'
Ethan Ampadu
Yellow Card
85'
Lewis Koumas
Assist: Mark Harris
Substitution 4
76'
Liam Cullen
Assist: Joel Colwill
Substitution 3
76'
Daniel James
Assist: Brennan Johnson
Substitution 2
75'
David Møller Wolfe
Assist: Jørgen Strand Larsen
Substitution 5
75'
Andreas Schjelderup
Assist: Antonio Nusa
Substitution 4
75'
Jordan James
Assist: Josh Sheehan
Substitution 1
49'
Oscar Bobb
Assist: Leo Østigård
Substitution 3
48'
Neco Williams
Normal Goal
46'
Torbjørn Heggem
Red Card
46'
Fredrik Aursnes
Assist: Thelo Aasgaard
Substitution 2
45'
Fredrik Aursnes
Assist: Thelo Aasgaard
Substitution 2
38'
Daniel James
Assist: Sorba Thomas
Normal Goal
37'
Jordan James
Yellow Card
16'
Julian Ryerson
Assist: Marcus Pedersen
Substitution 1
11'
Oscar Bobb
Assist: Martin Ødegaard
Normal Goal
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👍 Wales vs Norway never disappoints Wales vs Norway never disappoints Quality football from both sides ⚽...
👀 @MidfieldMaestro. Decent game. 🤔