Prediction: Norway to win 3-0
Best Odds: 11/2
Moldova and Norway will lock horns with each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) this weekend. The Group I game between Serghei Cleșcenco’s side and Ståle Solbakken’s team will be held at Stadionul Zimbru in Chisinau and is scheduled to kick off at 5pm UK time on Saturday.
Moldova
Moldova are a very modest team in Europe and do not have any football heritage. They do not have any major clubs who do well in European competitions, and their domestic league is not among Europe’s elite.
Serghei Cleșcenco’s side have been placed in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group I. Moldova have been drawn against Israel, Estonia and Norway and the losers of Germany against Italy.
Moldova will have done well if they are able to finish fourth in Group I. Estonia and Moldova are the two whipping boys in the group.
Team News:
Moldova are likely to line up in a 5-3-2 formation. Celeadnic will be in goal for the home team. Revenco, Craciun, Baboglo, Mudrac and Platica will be the five defenders. Caimacov, Rata and Motpan will be the three midfielders. Postolachi and Nicolaescu will be the two centre-forwards.
Norway
Norway are not a massive footballing nation, but they have a very strong team and have top players such as Martin Odegaard or Arsenal and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.
Ståle Solbakken’s side have been placed in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group I. Norway have been drawn against Israel, Estonia and Moldova and the losers of Germany against Italy.
Norway will fancy their chances of finishing at least second in Group I, and if they are able to take points off of Germany or Italy, then they could win win the group.
Team News:
Norway are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation against Moldova. Selvik will be in goal for the visiting team. Pedersen, Ajer, Ostigard and Ryerson will be the four defenders. Berg, Berge and Odegaard will be deployed in midfield. Hauge, Haaland, Sorloth are likely to be the three forwards.
Key Factors to Consider
Moldova have won 4 of their latest 6 games in all competitions.
Moldova have lost 1 and drawn 1 of their last 6 games in competitions.
Norway have drawn 1 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
Norway have lost 1 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
Norway have won 4 of their latest 6 matches in all competitions.
Conclusion
Moldova have a very modest team, while Norway have some of the best and most well-recognised players in Europe, such as Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard. It is hard to see anything but a comprehensive win for Norway.
Prediction: Norway to win 3-0
Best Odds: 11/2
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