Norway vs New Zealand Prediction: Many goals are expected in this friendly duel

Norway vs New Zealand: Prediction and odds on the Match on 14 October 2025

There is a big chance that the planet will meet a rising football power next summer. Barring a miracle equal to a sporting cataclysm, Norway will participate in the World Cup, and based on potential, individual and team quality, as well as professional leadership, they could be a pleasant surprise of the tournament in North America. But we also have a pleasant surprise from the other side of the world, New Zealand is once again a participant in the World Cup. They will meet on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, in Oslo in a friendly preparation duel.

Norway: form and statistics

Stale Solbakken's team is racing towards the final tournament, and after a convincing victory over Israel (5:0), they have at least secured a play-off place. It just doesn't seem like they will be satisfied with that, because after six games, they are the leader in the qualifying group I table, with a good chance of staying there even though they will play their last match at San Siro against Italy. Shaken and unconvincing, and if we consider that the Scandinavians also have an advantage due to the celebrations on their home field, it is logical that many are already seeing them in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Norway has everything it takes for modern football at the representative level. Strength, speed, a sense of combination, efficiency, team spirit, and strong support from the nation. The maximum points from the first six games are a logical consequence of such potential. The Vikings have won every game, scored 29, conceded only three goals, and are by far the most attractive selection in the European qualifiers so far.

Norway: Team News and Lineup

Alexander Sorloth, Julian Ryerson, Erling Haaland, and Fredrik Bjorkan have left the Norwegian camp and are given extra days for resting after the convincing win over Israel.

Norway Expected Lineup (4-3-3)

Nylad - Wolfe, Lysaker Heggem, Ajer, Sebulonsen - Berg, Berge, Bobb - Nusa, Larsen, Heggebo

👤 Head coach: Stale Solbakken

New Zealand: form and statistics

The USA, Mexico, and Canada as hosts, Japan as the dominant Asian power, and, surprisingly, New Zealand is the second team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup through the qualifiers. This privilege was granted to them by Gianni Infantino's decision to expand the World Cup to 48 participants, which created a direct spot for the best team from Oceania. In fact, if FIFA does not give up on the 48-nation tournament, New Zealand, which previously played in the planetary festivals only in 1982 and 2010, then they were even ahead of the desperate Italy in the group after not losing a single game, will very likely become a regular participant in the World Cups.

New Zealand: Team News and Lineup

Two very important, experienced players, Elijah Just and Dalton Wilkins, will miss this duel due to injuries.

New Zealand Expected Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Paulsen - De Vries, Boxall, Surman, Payne - Stamenic, Thomas - Garbett, Singh, McCowatt - Wood

👤 Head coach: Darren Bazeley

Norway vs New Zealand: head-to-head statistics

This will be the first-ever duel between these two national football teams.

Norway vs New Zealand: Betting Tips & Odds

• Norway won in their last nine matches in all competitions. 1xBet offers 1.34 odds for Norway to win in this game;
• Four of the last five Norway's home matches ended with over 2.5 goals scored. Bet365 offers 1.52 odds for over 2.5 goals in this match;
• Norway scored over 2.5 goals in four of their last five matches at home. Betway offers 2.22 odds for Norway to score over 2.5 goals in this match;

Norway vs New Zealand match prediction, 14 October 2025

Norway is the favorite in this match, but both managers are expected to play with mixed squads and give chances to young players and players with few minutes on the pitch. Norway is without any doubt the better team, but I think that in this match, New Zealand will use the chance to show what they know, and I can see both teams scoring a goal.

Our match prediction: BTTS at a coefficient of 1.78 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Over 3.5 goals at a coefficient of 1.81 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Norway to win and over 3.5 for a coefficient of 2.9 in the Betway bookmaker.