Norway vs Moldova Prediction for 10 September 2025 - Football

🔈 How much of a walk in the park will this clash be for Ståle Solbakken's squad against the Moldovan team? The next highlight of Group I's qualifiers is the showdown between Norway and Moldova at the Ullevål Stadium. The Scandinavians have made a textbook start to their World Cup 2026 qualification campaign and currently top the standings. Meanwhile, the "Tricolors" have lost all four of their matches and are hardly considered contenders for a spot in the World Cup. Let's note the initial odds from the bookmakers: a Norway victory is at 1.07, while a Moldova win is at 39.

Head-to-Head

📊 Moldova have never defeated Norway in their history, recording 5 losses and 1 draw. In the first round of the current qualifying cycle, the "Drills" showed no mercy to Sergey Kleshchenko's squad, winning 5-0. It's also worth noting that in 5 official head-to-head encounters, Moldova have yet to score against their opponents, with a cumulative scoreline of 0-9.

Norway Team Overview

🔴 At present, the Norwegian national team is indeed a formidable force in Europe. With a relatively manageable qualifying group, the "Drills" are expected to secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup. A talented squad, a skilled coaching staff, and a lack of pressure are key factors that continue to benefit the Scandinavian side. After four matches in the qualifying campaign, Norway have earned 12 points and sit at the top of their group.

🔵 Recently, Norway played a friendly against Finland (1-0). Ståle Solbakken experimented with the lineup and made some rotations, yet the "Drills" still managed to claim a well-deserved victory. Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the match, converting a penalty in the 17th minute. Their impressive defensive positioning is backed by expected goals statistics: 1.72 to 0.19 in favor of the Norwegian team.

Moldova Team Overview

🔵 The Moldovan national team are the absolute underdogs in their qualifying group. The results from the first round of matches serve as further evidence. After four matches, the "Tricolors" have failed to secure any points, and in three out of those four games, they left the field without scoring. The only positive for Moldova in the past year has been their promotion to League C in the Nations League after winning their group in League D.

🟡 A few days ago, the "Tricolors" hosted Israel on home soil. Despite Sergey Kleshchenko's efforts to fortify the defense with a five-man backline and a very narrow formation, Moldova were completely outmatched, losing 0-4 to the Israeli team. Interestingly, Moldova have now gone six consecutive matches without a win. Their last victory dates back to November 2024, when they defeated Andorra 1-0 in the fifth round of the Nations League.

Latest news

Norway

🎤 Following their recent friendly victory over Finland (1-0), Ståle Solbakken shared his thoughts: “Everyone got the playing time they wanted, we avoided injuries, and we won the match. We played well in the first half and continue our winning streak. Now we can focus on the World Cup qualifiers and will do everything we can to bring joy to the entire nation.”

📰 Currently, Norway's national team sits at 33rd in the FIFA world rankings and boasts a squad valued at 511 million euros. It's worth noting that the "Drillos" have significant potential, with an average squad age of just 26.4 years. The key figures in this Norwegian side are Erling Haaland (180 million euros, Manchester City) and Martin Ødegaard (85 million euros, Arsenal).

Moldova

🎤 After the match against Israel, Sergey Kleshchenko spoke to the media: "The players need to understand where they're playing and give it their all—these are matches for their country. Some of our players have already spent eight seasons in the national team jersey and are still making rookie mistakes. All goals conceded to the Israelis were due to our individual errors. In my opinion, the federation should reconsider their stance on me and my coaching staff after the clash with Norway, as I am responsible for the selection errors and trust in certain players."

📰 The Moldova national team currently ranks just 154th in the FIFA world rankings. It's worth noting that the "Tricolor" significantly trail their upcoming opponents in terms of squad depth, with a total team value of 13 million euros. Moldova's most valuable players are Oleg Reabciuk (4 million euros, Spartak), Sergey Pasiun (1.5 million euros, Torino), and Ion Nicolaescu (1.5 million euros, Maccabi Tel Aviv).

🟨 Yellow Card Prediction

🟨 Yellow Card Prediction

Let's take a closer look at the average number of yellow cards each side has picked up over the past year: Norway averages 1.2, while Moldova racks up 2.4. The "Tricolor" also commit fouls more frequently, with 14.7 compared to 8.4 for Norway. In head-to-head clashes, Moldovans have also received more cautions, 1.3 against 0.7. We suggest the following bet option: Moldova to win on yellow cards.

⚽ Goal Prediction

In their last three matches, the "Drills" have kept clean sheets. Meanwhile, the "Tricolor" have been struggling offensively, averaging about 0.7 goals per match. Historically, Moldova has never scored against Norway in official head-to-head matches. Our editorial team does not anticipate a goal fest and suggests this betting option: total under 4 goals.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Let's note the ratio of corners won and conceded by each side over the past calendar year: Norway has 5 for and 2.6 against, while Moldova has 4.1 for and 4.3 against. In head-to-head matchups, the "Drills" also hold an edge in this statistical category, with 6.3 compared to 4.7. A logical bet would be Norway to win on corners with a -4.5 handicap.

Our editorial team anticipates total dominance from the home side and doesn't expect significant resistance from Sergey Kleshchenko's squad. The outcome of their previous head-to-head encounter further highlights the disparity in class between the teams. Additionally, the Moldovans will have to contend with the '12th player'—the numerous fans filling the stands in Oslo. A final scoreline of 3-0 seems entirely plausible. The key bet is a Norway victory with a -2.5 handicap.