UEFA Nations League Prediction: Norway vs Portugal (27-09-2026)

Norway host Portugal at Ullevaal Stadion on September 27 in the second round of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League.

Both teams opened their campaigns with victories, although their matches followed very different patterns.

Norway beat Denmark 3-2 in Oslo, while reigning UEFA Nations League champions Portugal secured a narrow 1-0 win over Wales.

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Norway’s opening UEFA Nations League match provided another example of their attacking quality and defensive vulnerability.

Oscar Bobb and Erling Haaland gave them an early two-goal lead against Denmark, but the visitors recovered to make it 2-2 before Haaland scored the winner.

The Manchester City striker has carried his World Cup form into the new campaign, having scored seven goals in five appearances during the summer tournament.

Martin Ødegaard also impressed against Denmark, providing two assists and remaining central to Norway’s attacking play.

Their recent results underline the case for goals.

Norway beat Brazil and Ivory Coast by identical 2-1 scorelines at the World Cup, while their group-stage matches against Senegal and France ended 3-2 and 1-4 respectively.

All six of their most recent internationals have seen both teams score, even accounting for their extra-time defeat to England.

Portugal present another difficult defensive test. Jorge Jesus began his tenure with a victory over Wales, but the 1-0 scoreline did not reflect the number of opportunities his team created.

João Félix scored the winner, while Cristiano Ronaldo missed a clear opportunity to double the lead.

Portugal dominated possession and territory for long periods but were unable to turn that advantage into a more comfortable result.

The visitors’ recent scoring record is the main concern for this selection.

Portugal have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches, with only their 2-1 victory over Croatia seeing both teams score.

However, facing Haaland and Ødegaard away from home should present a different challenge from their opening fixture against Wales.

Norway have shown that they can trouble elite opposition, but their defence has also given opponents regular opportunities.

David Møller Wolfe’s suspension following his dismissal against Denmark further reduces Solbakken’s defensive options.

Portugal have enough attacking quality to exploit those weaknesses, while Norway’s recent scoring form makes a home goal a realistic possibility.

With exactly three goals returning the stake, Over 3.0 Goals is the preferred selection for this UEFA Nations League match.