Norway vs France Prediction & Betting Tips — FIFA World Cup
Our Norway vs France Prediction: Over 0.5
- Norway have scored in 15 of the last 16 matches.
- France only have 3 clean sheets in the previous 12 matches.
- No matter who wins today, both Norway and France are into the Round of 32.
Why Norway Over 0.5 Goals for Norway vs France
The odds for Norway to score 1 goal against France are 1.39 on Stake, and for us that is an awesome risk to reward ratio.
Although Les Bleus are the favorites to win, Norway have cashed this bet in 15 of the previous 16 matches, and against stronger sides like Netherlands and Morroco.
Norway Consistency In Goals
Norway's offensive unit has become a lot scarier to opposition defenses since Erling Haaland took his big leap in 2023. The Vikings have now found the back of the net in 15 of their last 16 matches, meaning they should have a solid chance at scoring France today.
France Defensive Lapses
Apart from having Haaland up front, another reason we are backing Norway to score today is France's recent defensive record. Les Bleus have managed just 3 clean sheets in the previous 12 matches, showing they have not been as watertight as their winning streak suggests.
France Could Rotate Starters
Lastly, because France have qualified for the World Cup knockouts, there is a slight chance Deschamps will decide to rest Mbappe, Olise, Dembele and other starters at the halftime break or the 60-minute mark.
If this happens, Norway are in a stronger position to score against France's 2nd-stringers.
Verdict
GambleBible’s expert prediction for Norway vs France is Norway over 0.5 goals.
All signals point to a win or draw for the France national team. Yet, we have a strong feeling Erling Haaland will trouble Mike Maignan between the sticks, potentially scoring or creating space for a teammate to slot one goal in.