Greetings to all football fans! We are pleased to offer you a live online broadcast of the Italy vs Norway match as part of the World - World Cup Qualifying tournament.
Match events:
| F. Esposito (1 - 0) Assist: F. Dimarco | 11' | |||
| G. Gattuso | 44' | |||
| N. Barella Tripping | 45+2' | |||
| 63' | A. Nusa (1 - 1) Assist: A. Sorloth | |||
| 64' | M. Thorsby / P. Berg | |||
| A. Bastoni Unsportsmanlike conduct | 67' | |||
| B. Cristante / D. Frattesi | 68' | |||
| 69' | E. Haaland Unsportsmanlike conduct | |||
| F. Esposito Unsportsmanlike conduct | 69' | |||
| 75' | T. Aasgaard / K. Thorstvedt | |||
| 76' | O. Bobb / A. Sorloth | |||
| 78' | E. Haaland (1 - 2) Assist: O. Bobb | |||
| G. Scamacca / M. Locatelli | 79' | |||
| M. Zaccagni / F. Esposito | 79' | |||
| 79' | E. Haaland (1 - 3) Assist: M. Thorsby | |||
| A. Buongiorno / N. Barella | 86' | |||
| S. Ricci / A. Bastoni | 86' | |||
| 89' | L. Ostigard / D. M. Wolfe | |||
| 89' | J. S. Larsen / E. Haaland | |||
| 90+3' | J. S. Larsen (1 - 4) Assist: M. Thorsby | |||
| 90+3' | J. S. Larsen Unsportsmanlike conduct |
Welcome to the live broadcast of the main event of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, where the reigning European champions, the Italian national team, host their main competitor for the top spot in the group, Norway, at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. This is a battle between two top national teams that promises to be uncompromising and tense.
Kick-off: November 16, 2025, 19:45 UTC (22:45 MSK) Stadium: Stadio Olimpico, Rome Competition: World Cup 2026 Qualifying (Europe)Italy vs Norway: Match Preview
Both teams come into this match as group leaders and main contenders for a direct ticket to the World Cup. Both Italy and Norway have had a successful start to the qualifiers, creating a gap from their pursuers. This match is, in essence, a 'hidden final' for the top spot. Italy, traditionally dominant at home, will be looking to secure three points. Norway, in turn, possesses one of the deadliest strikers in the world and is ready to put up a fight. The head-to-head history favors Italy, who have won 10 of 18 matches with only three losses.
Team Form and Analysis
Italy
The 'Azzurri,' under Luciano Spalletti, rely on a solid defense, tactical discipline, and ball control. At home, with the support of their fans, the Italians play with particular confidence. The squad features a group of players from Inter Milan, who form the core of the national team, such as Federico Dimarco and Nicolò Barella.
Norway
Ståle Solbakken's side is playing the most prolific football in the qualifiers, averaging almost 5 goals per game. The 'Lions' rely on fast counter-attacks and the power of their leader – Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland. However, the Norwegians have a major absence: captain and playmaker Martin Ødegaard will miss the match due to injury.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Official lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
- Italy (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Buongiorno, Dimarco; Barella, Cristante, Frattesi; Berardi, Raspadori, Chiesa.
- Norway (4-3-3): Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Østigård, Bjørkan; Thorstvedt, Berg, Aursnes; Bobb, Haaland, Nusa.
Match Prediction by tutsport.net
A match between two evenly matched top national teams is extremely difficult to predict. Italy has the home-field advantage and a more balanced squad. Norway, however, has the Haaland factor, who can decide the outcome of any match on his own. The absence of Ødegaard will be a major blow to the visitors' creative potential.
- Main Prediction: Italy to Win. Playing at home, the tactically astute 'Azzurri' should find ways to neutralize Haaland and, through more balanced team play, secure a victory against an opponent weakened by the absence of their captain.
- Total Goals Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals. This is a meeting of two teams with solid defenses. In a match for the top spot in the group, where the cost of a mistake is high, the teams are likely to play cautiously. A tight contest with a minimal number of goals is expected.