Norway
France
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Norway hosted Senegal and secured a narrow 3-2 victory. This win marked their second consecutive triumph in the tournament, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Match statistics (Norway vs Senegal):
Team Overview
France faced Iraq in their most recent World Cup encounter, winning decisively with a score of 3-0. This victory continued their unbeaten run in the tournament, further establishing their status as a formidable contender.
Match statistics (France vs Iraq):
In a decisive Group Stage match, France emerged victorious against Norway with a score of 4-1, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical superiority.
France started strong, with O. Dembele netting a hat-trick by the 32nd minute, effectively putting the game out of reach early on. Norway's T. Aasgaard provided a brief glimmer of hope with a goal in the 21st minute, but it was not enough to shift the momentum.
Statistically, the match reflected France's dominance, boasting 57% possession compared to Norway's 43%. The French side also outperformed Norway in shots, with 17 total attempts and 8 on target, while Norway managed only 10 total shots and 4 on goal. Both teams received one yellow card, but the match remained largely disciplined.
As the game progressed, Norway struggled to create significant chances, despite a missed penalty from J. Larsen early in the second half. France sealed their victory with a late goal from D. Doue in stoppage time, further highlighting their offensive capabilities and leaving Norway to reflect on missed opportunities.
Norway has shown strong form in their last two matches, winning both with a total of 7 goals scored and 3 conceded, averaging 3.5 goals per game. In contrast, France has also been impressive, winning their last two matches, scoring 6 goals and conceding only 1, averaging 3 goals per game.
In their recent head-to-head encounter, France defeated Norway 4-1, showcasing their offensive strength with 17 total shots compared to Norway's 10. France maintained a higher possession rate at 57%, which indicates their control over the game. The expected goals (xG) for Norway was 1.69 while France had an xG of 1.18, suggesting that Norway was more efficient in converting their chances.
In terms of tactics, Norway may adopt a more defensive approach to mitigate France's attacking prowess, while France is likely to exploit the flanks and utilize their pace to break through Norway's lines. Set pieces could also play a crucial role, given both teams' recent corner statistics.
O. Nyland
G
J. Ryerson
D
K. Ajer
D
T. Heggem
D
D. Wolfe
D
M. Odegaard
M
S. Berge
M
F. Aursnes
M
A. Sorloth
F
E. Haaland
F
A. Nusa
F
M. Maignan
G
J. Kounde
D
D. Upamecano
D
W. Saliba
D
L. Digne
D
M. Kone
M
A. Rabiot
M
O. Dembele
M
M. Olise
M
B. Barcola
M
K. Mbappe
F
