Norway vs Israel Prediction & Match Preview | World Cup Qualifying

Welcome to Extratips! Norway takes on Israel in a thrilling World Cup Qualifier showdown at Ullevaal Stadion on October 11th, 16:00. Norway stands tall atop Group F with 15 points from 5 matches. Israel trails with 9 points in third place, both vying for a spot in the finals. Odds favor Norway massively (Home win: 1.22, Draw: 6.00, Away: 12.00). Their last clash saw Norway clinch a 4-2 victory, exposing Israel's defense against Norwegian firepower. In H2H meetings, Norway has the edge, winning their only recent battle and scoring 4 goals. Norway's fierce run at home—5 straight wins, 3.6 goals scored on average, and only 0.4 conceded—stresses their dominance. Israel’s away form shows 2 wins in 5, with 1.8 goals per game. Haaland headlines Norway’s attack with 9 goals in 5 games, while Aasgaard and Sørloth back him up. Israel leans on Abu Fani and Solomon for creative spark. Key strengths for Norway: goal-scoring depth, strong midfield linkups, and relentless pressing. Weaknesses: occasional defensive lapses, overreliance on Haaland, rare vulnerability to quick counters. Israel’s strengths: organized midfield, fast transitions, and resilience. Weaknesses: underpowered defense, away-day inconsistency, struggles facing early pressure. Injuries and squad rotation could influence outcomes—watch for any last-minute changes. Storylines worth watching: Haaland’s race for the golden boot, Israel’s fight for a playoff lifeline, and tactical chess between young, hungry squads. Expect attacking football and plenty of goal chances as Norway eyes a perfect record and Israel seeks an upset.