The Norway national football team are all set to host the Italy national football team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Gli Azzurri came out on top when they last battled Lovene.

The Norway national football team are all set to host the Italy national football team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers. The intense match between the two sides will be played at the Ullevaal Stadion.

It will be a home fixture for the Norway national football team, hence keeping them at a slight advantage. They have a good attacking front, and their midfield is also decent enough, but most of their issues exist in defence. Norway are at the top of Group I standings and will be looking to extend their lead.

The Italy national football team are coming in after getting eliminated from the UEFA Nations League. They met Germany in the quarterfinals, but Gli Azzurri were not good enough to get through. They will now face Norway, and against them, they have secured some positive outcomes in the past.

Match Facts

• Norway are on a four-match winning streak.
• Italy have not won any of their last three games.
• Gli Azzurri have won four of their last five matches against Lovene.

Injury and Team News

For Norway, Stian Gregersen and Erik Botheim will miss out because they are injured.

Manuel Locatelli is injured, hence keeping him out of action for Italy. Francesco Acerbi has withdrawn from Italy’s squad due to “lack of respect”.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 15

Norway won: 3

Italy won: 8

Draws: 4.

Predicted Lineups

Norway predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Nyland (GK); Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Berg, Schjelderup; Sorloth, Haaland.

Italy predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Donnarumma (GK); Gatti, Buongiorno, Bastoni; Di Lorenzo, Barella, Ricci, Tonali, Udogie; Kean, Retegui.