📢 Can Estonia withstand Norway's onslaught in their home World Cup 2026 qualifier? The clash takes place in Tallinn at the A. Le Coq Arena, where the hosts have already shown they can surprise even more prestigious opponents. Norway are in phenomenal form, boasting three wins from three in the qualifiers, including an impressive 3-0 triumph over Italy. Estonia, meanwhile, find themselves unexpectedly mid-table and clearly have no intention of going down without a fight.
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head history between Estonia and Norway is limited to friendly matches, as these teams have never faced each other in official competitions. Their last encounter was in 2016, ending in a goalless draw (0-0), with both teams playing very cautiously and conservatively.
Estonia Team Overview
🔵 The Estonian national team is often regarded as one of the weaker sides in European football, with many predicting them to finish last in their qualifying group. However, they have been a pleasant surprise so far: after three matches, Estonia are sitting in third place, thanks in part to an unexpected 3-2 away victory over Moldova. Even in their match against Israel, despite a 3-1 defeat, Estonia showed promise by scoring first and creating as many dangerous chances as the Israelis (two each). This all suggests that the team is capable of competing with any opponent in this group.
Norway Team Overview
🔴 The Norwegian national team is showing great promise and gradually evolving into a solid European-level squad. With genuine stars like Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard in their ranks, the quality of play has noticeably improved. Norway are currently on a roll, having secured five consecutive victories, scoring at least three goals in each match. In the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Norway kicked off with convincing wins over Moldova (5-0) and Israel (4-2), followed by a commanding performance against Italy, triumphing 3-0 while dominating many key metrics. The Norwegians have the potential to directly qualify for a major tournament.
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Estonia
✅ Despite a 3-1 defeat, Estonia's national team showcased quality and organized football against Israel. Considering this performance, it's likely that the coaching staff will stick with the same starting lineup.
Norway
✅ The Norway national team delivered an outstanding performance against Italy, executing flawlessly with no player falling out of sync. Despite Estonia's lower profile, the coaching staff are unlikely to make significant changes to the lineup. The attacking trio of Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth, and Antonio Nusa is expected to feature once again.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Norway have hit an impressive attacking stride, netting 12 goals in just 3 matches during the current qualifying campaign. Even Italy fell victim to their offensive prowess with a 3-0 defeat, underscoring the strength of the Norwegian attack. With a less formidable opponent up next, maintaining their current pace could lead to another high-scoring affair. We're betting on Norway's total goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
The class difference between the teams is evident, and even away from home, Norway are likely to seize control. They utilize the flanks effectively, frequently crossing to their towering forwards—Haaland and Sorloth—leading to numerous corners. In such conditions, a bet on Norway's total corners over 5.5 seems reasonable.
Editorial Prediction
Norway head into the upcoming match as clear favorites, and it's hard to argue against that status. The team is currently in excellent form, and the class difference between the opponents is indeed significant. The Norwegians have scored at least three goals in each of their last five games, and they are unlikely to miss the chance to extend this successful streak and solidify their position in the group. Even Italy conceded three times, so Estonia can only hope for a stroke of luck. Our pick is Norway over 2.5 goals total. We predict a confident victory for the visitors with a scoreline of 4-1.Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Arsenal plans for next season BIGMATCH EPL transfer market It's hard to disagree with him. 1st Group to get knocked out And The WORST is yet to come. Cristiano Ronaldo is still playing. Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!(Credit: Just toon it, trollfootball, The Football Arena, AZR Organization)...
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