Norway vs Estonia: European World Cup Qualifiers Preview (November 13, 2025)
A key European World Cup qualifying match will take place on November 13, 2025, as Norway host Estonia. A victory for the hosts could allow them to secure World Cup qualification ahead of schedule.
Team Form and Analysis
Norway:
Norway has struggled for years to achieve consistent success despite having a star-studded squad. Aside from decent performances in the Nations League, results were inconsistent. However, in 2025, Norway have delivered a series of strong victories, including a 3-0 win over Italy. Their only recent setback was a 1-1 draw in a friendly against New Zealand in October.
Estonia:
Estonia have long scaled back their football ambitions, aiming primarily not to finish last. They achieved that goal again, with an away win against Moldova and a home draw, but suffered defeats against other opponents. Even in a friendly against Andorra, Estonia could only manage a 0-0 draw.
Statistics Comparison:
Norway score 4 goals per game, conceding 0.5 on average.
Estonia score 0.7 goals per game, conceding 1.8 on average.
Key Statistics and Trends
Norway had a run of nine consecutive wins before drawing with New Zealand.
40% of Norway’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 4.5 goals per match.
Estonia have lost four of their last six matches.
50% of Estonia’s matches see both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.5 goals per match.
Probable Lineups
Norway (4-4-2):
Nyland – Møller Wolfe, Heggheim, Ajer, Ryerson – Nusa, Berg, Berge, Bobb – Haaland, Sørloth
Estonia (4-5-1):
Hein – Sinyavskiy, Mets, Kuusk, Schöning-Larsen – Saarma, Kristal, Miller, Soomets, Yakovlev – Sappinen
Head-to-Head Record
Norway recently took the lead in their head-to-head record with a narrow summer win. Prior to that, both sides had one win each and one draw.
Free Prediction
Norway are clear favorites, and the main question is by how much they will win. Considering their attacking strength and Estonia’s defensive weaknesses:
Prediction: Norway to win with a -3.5 goal handicap (odds 1.68)
Expect Haaland and the Norwegian squad to dominate as they aim for early World Cup qualification.
