Norway vs Moldova prediction, H2H and probable line-ups, 9 September 2025

On Sep 9, 2025

Norway faces Moldova at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo for a pivotal World Cup qualification clash on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, with kickoff at 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST. Norway comes into this encounter as firm favorites, having dominated both the qualification group and their historical matchups against Moldova.

Head-to-Head (H2H) Record

Norway is undefeated in six meetings with Moldova, winning five and drawing one.
Across the last five matches, Norway has kept clean sheets, outscoring Moldova 9-0 in official qualifiers.
Their most recent meeting saw Norway win 5-0 away in Moldova, which was also the only head-to-head game featuring more than three goals.

Norway Team Analysis

Norway boasts impressive momentum, leading its World Cup qualifying group with a perfect record after four matches (12 points). The squad features top talent, such as Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, and is backed by solid defensive performances—recently holding Finland to just 0.19 xG in a friendly while generating 1.72 xG themselves. Coach Ståle Solbakken has successfully rotated the lineup while maintaining results, and expectation is high for progress to the 2026 World Cup.

Key Norway Stats:

7 consecutive wins in all competitions.
Top of the group, three points clear of Israel and ahead of Italy.
Last World Cup appearance: 1998.
Unavailable player: Jørgen Strand Larsen (injury).

Probable Norway XI (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Ørjan Håskjold Nyland
Defenders: Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer, Leo Østigard, David Møller Wolfe
Midfielders: Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge, Felix Horn Myhre
Forwards: Oscar Bobb, Erling Haaland, Andreas Schjelderup.

Moldova Team Analysis

Moldova continues to struggle against European opposition, losing all four of their qualification games in the group and failing to score against Norway in five competitive fixtures. Their squad lacks both attacking and defensive resilience, as seen in their 5-0 home defeat to Norway earlier in 2025. With no unavailable players reported, they will likely field their strongest side but expectations for an upset remain minimal.

Betting Tips & Odds

Norway to win: Odds at 1.07.
Handicap insight: Backing Norway to cover a -2 or even -3 Asian handicap is a strong option given recent form and H2H dominance.
Moldova win: Unlikely, with odds at 39.0.

Crucial Takeaway: Norway’s combination of attacking firepower and defensive solidity makes them overwhelming favorites to secure a comfortable home win.

Final Score Prediction

Norway 3-0 Moldova.

Expect Norway to extend their perfect run, maintain their clean sheet trend against Moldova, and take a commanding step towards World Cup qualification.