6th Jun. Norway Set to Strike as Italy Fight for Survival

FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) - Norway VS Italy
Match Time:07-06-2025 02:45 Saturday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Italy, having missed the last two World Cups, begins a crucial qualifying campaign against Norway, aiming to end a 12-year absence. To secure automatic qualification, they need to overtake Norway, who currently hold a six-point advantage.
Team Analysis:
Norway leads Group I after winning their first two matches, putting them in a strong position to qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup. With rising talents and recent Nations League success, confidence is high.
Italy, returning to qualifiers after Nations League involvement, face pressure following two missed World Cups and recent underwhelming performances. A loss in Oslo would seriously hurt their hopes of avoiding the playoffs, making their opening match against Norway a critical challenge.
Player Situation:
Norway enters the match with a full squad and strong momentum, led by Odegaard and Haaland, who have been key contributors in attack. Italy, in contrast, is dealing with multiple injuries and withdrawals, especially in defense. Coach Spalletti faces selection challenges, with uncertainty in the backline and decisions to make in attack, despite having in-form forwards available.
Result Prediction:
Norway’s strong form and Italy’s recent struggles suggest the hosts have a good chance to secure a vital win, especially with their powerful attack likely to exploit Italian weaknesses.
Predicted Result: Norway 2-1 Italy.
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