Norway vs Finland: Predictions Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 4, 2025

On Thursday, September 4, the Norwegian national team will play against Finland in a friendly match. The game starts at 18:00 CET. Here’s a look at the upcoming clash.

Norway vs Finland: Match Overview

Norway has made a strong start in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, boosting their chances of qualifying. They won their opening match against Moldova 5-0, followed by a 4-2 victory over Israel and a 1-0 win against Estonia. A highlight of their campaign was a decisive 3-0 victory against Italy, a result that led to the departure of Italian coach Luciano Spalletti. Currently, Norway leads their group with a perfect 12 points from four matches, giving them a six-point advantage over the nearest competitor. With four more matches remaining, including another match against Italy, Norway might secure a World Cup spot before that crucial game.

In contrast, Finland’s qualifying journey has been mixed. They managed to beat Malta 1-0 and Poland 2-1 but drew 2-2 with Lithuania and lost 0-2 at home to the Netherlands. Despite these setbacks, Finland is currently at the top of their group, but their lead is slim, with just one point separating them from both the Netherlands and Poland. With four matches left, Finland needs to secure wins or at least draw against their direct rivals.

Match Stats and Previous Encounters

• Norway has won their last six matches.
• The team has achieved four clean sheets in the last five games.
• Finland has lost only one of their last four matches.
• The last encounter between Finland and Norway ended in a draw.

Expected Lineups

• Norway: Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Wolf; Odegaard, Berge, Thorsby; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa
• Finland: Hradecky; Peltola, Hoskonen, Tenho; Jensen, Kairinen, Kamara, Uronen; Lod, Pohjanpalo, Antman

Match Prediction

Although this is a friendly match ahead of the World Cup qualifiers, both teams are likely to play strategically. However, Norway appears to be the stronger side at home, and a win seems probable. My bet: Norway to score over 2 goals at odds of 1.9.