Moldova vs Norway Prediction and Analysis: Home team to fall.

Latest team news for Moldova vs Norway

Ion Nicolaescu – despite scoring only 5 goals in 17 Eredivisie matches this season for Heerenveen – remains the greatest goalscorer in Moldova's history with 16 goals. He is expected to make his 50th appearance for the national team this weekend.

Another veteran, Sergiu Platica, could also reach 50 appearances; this versatile player can play in the center of defense or on the left in a five-man defense. In midfield, Vadim Rata, Mihail Caimacov, and Nichita Motpan are all considered options for a starting spot.

On the other side of the pitch, Norway will be missing two players due to injury: striker Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) has a broken hand, while Morten Thorsby (Genoa) has also withdrawn from the squad.

However, the Nordic team welcomes the crucial return of Martin Odegaard. The Arsenal captain missed the final four Nations League matches last year due to injury, but will feature in this game as a midfield leader, likely partnering with Sander Berge and Patrick Berg.

Up front, Erling Haaland – Norway's all-time leading scorer with 38 goals in 39 games – is almost certain to lead the attack. He will receive support from Alexander Sorloth, who has also scored 21 goals for the national team.

The upcoming match is not only an opportunity for Haaland and Odegaard to continue showcasing their influence, but also an exciting clash between two teams eager to start the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with three crucial points.

Latest predicted lineup for Moldova vs Norway

Moldova:

Celeadnic; Revenco, Craciun, Baboglo, Mudrac, Platica; Caimacov, Rata, Motpan; Postolachi, Nicolaescu

Norway:

Selvik; Pedersen, Ajer, Ostigard, Ryerson; Berg, Berge, Odegaard; Hauge, Haaland, Sorloth

Latest football match prediction: Moldova vs Norway

Although Moldova is still considered one of the "underdogs" of European football – currently ranked 151st in the world by FIFA – 2024 was a fairly successful campaign under coach Serghei Clescenco.

The Tricolorii achieved 6 wins, 2 draws, and only 2 losses in their 10 international matches, including 3 crucial victories in the UEFA Nations League, which helped them top Group D2 and secure promotion, ahead of both Malta and Andorra.

Moldova is now aiming to carry over its impressive form from 2024 into 2025, with ambitions of reaching the finals of a major tournament for the first time, as well as avoiding finishing last in their World Cup qualifying group for the third consecutive time.

Home advantage is a crucial factor, as they have won all three of their most recent home matches without conceding a goal. However, Moldova has never beaten Norway in their five previous encounters – their best result being a 0-0 draw in Chișinău during the 2005 World Cup qualifiers.

On the other hand, Norway did not have a smooth start to 2024, winning only 1 out of 4 friendly matches – a 3-0 victory over Kosovo – and continued to miss out on the Euros, failing to qualify for the tournament for the sixth consecutive time.

However, coach Stale Solbakken's team ended last year with an impressive run in the Nations League, earning 13 points from 6 matches (4 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss), topping Group B3 and securing promotion to League A. The 1-5 defeat away to Austria was the only blemish, but they responded strongly with two final victories against Slovenia and Kazakhstan with a combined score of 9-1 – with Erling Haaland scoring 4 goals.

Ranked 43rd in the world by FIFA, Norway is now shifting its focus to the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign – a World Cup they are eager to participate in after their last appearance in 1998.

Although Norway have beaten Moldova in all four of their most recent encounters (scoring 6 goals and conceding 1), their away record is a cause for concern: they have only won 2 of their last 8 away games (3 draws, 3 losses), and in 4 of those matches they conceded 3 or more goals.

The return of Haaland and Odegaard will certainly add firepower to the visitors, but Moldova – with their formidable home form – will not be easily subdued.

Latest Moldova vs Norway score prediction

Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Moldova vs Norwayas follows:

• Sportsmole:Moldova 1-4 Norway

• WhoScore:Moldova 0-3 Norway
• Our newspaper predicts:Moldova 0-3 Norway

When and where can I watch Moldova vs Norway live?

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