Wales’ search for a first win in League A of the 2026-27 Nations League continues on Thursday evening with a tricky test against Norway in Cardiff.
Craig Bellamy’s side also have the unenviable task of trying to halt the goalscoring juggernaut that is Erling Haaland.
But the Red Dragons did manage to stop Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo from finding the back of the net on Matchday 1, though that is perhaps an easier assignment these days!
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Where can I watch Wales vs Norway in the UK?
Wales vs Norway will be broadcast live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45pm UK time.
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Recent results
Wales lost 1-0 to Portugal in their 2026-27 Nations League opener and then suffered a 2-0 defeat in Denmark last Sunday evening. The Red Dragons are now six matches without a victory, a concerning run indeed.
Norway beat Denmark 3-2 on Matchday 1 in what was a thrilling contest, before suffering a 2-1 loss at the hands of Portugal, with Goncalo Ramos netting the winner. Haaland scored three of his nation’s four goals, though, as he continues an electric start to the new season.
Head-to-head record
Wales and Norway faced off on 11 previous occasions, with the Red Dragons claiming three wins.
Two of those victories were recorded in the last two meetings, a 3-0 win in February 2008 followed by a 4-1 triumph in November 2011 – both of them on home soil.
Team news
Bellamy has no real injury issues to contend with, but may look to freshen up his XI. Jordan James and Lewis Koumas could come in, as well as Jay Dasilva.
Norway skipper Martin Odegaard is a slight doubt to feature here with an ankle injury picked up in the defeat to Portugal. Other than that, Stale Solbakken has the rest of the squad options at his disposal.
Wales vs Norway Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Wales are big underdogs ahead of kick-off at a price of 5.40. A victory for Norway is at short odds of 1.49, while the draw here is 4.20.
Wales vs Norway Betting Tips
Norway first goalscorer – Erling Haaland @ 2.05
Haaland’s record at international level almost beggars belief. The Manchester City striker has 65 goals in 57 appearances for Norway, striking in 18 of his last 20 competitive outings. As out-and-out goalscorers go, few in the modern era – if any – have been better than Haaland. And backing him to strike first for Norway in Cardiff churns out some pretty decent odds, which we think are worth backing.
Player will score and his team will win – Erling Haaland @ 1.77
This option allows you to take slightly less of a risk with a Haaland-themed selection, combining an anytime goal with the most likely match outcome. Norway won 17 of the 18 competitive games which the striker scored in since September 2024, the only exception being the recent defeat to Portugal.
Norway total goals – Over 1.5 @ 1.51
Even if Odegaard misses out through injury here, you still feel Norway have more than enough to register at least two goals. The Scandinavians achieved that exact feat in five of their last seven Nations League matches. Norway were also the top scorers in World Cup 2026 qualifying with a ridiculous 37 goals in eight games. Good luck, Wales…
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