Iraq vs Norway Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Jun 2026

FIFA World Cup Betting Preview: Iraq vs Norway

Iraq and Norway meet in this FIFA World Cup Group I clash at Gillette Stadium, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Tuesday 16 June.

Group I features France, Senegal, Norway and Iraq. The betting sites make France strong favourites to finish top, with Norway and Senegal tipped to battle for second place. Iraq are viewed as the group's underdogs.

Norway -2 on the Asian Handicap looks an appealing bet at -110. If the Norwegians win by exactly two goals, our stake is refunded, while a victory by three goals or more lands the bet in full.

Norway were outstanding in qualifying, posting a perfect record and beating Italy twice, 3-0 at home and 4-1 away. The Norwegians scored 37 goals in just eight matches and possess tremendous attacking quality through Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Atlético Madrid forward Alexander Sorloth and Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard.

Iraq have some talented players of their own, including Aymen Hussein and Ali Al-Hamadi, but they are nowhere near Norway's firepower and we expect the Norwegians to run riot here.

Iraq booked their place at the 2026 World Cup by beating the United Arab Emirates on penalties in the AFC play-off round before securing qualification via the inter-confederation play-offs, where the Lions of Mesopotamia defeated Bolivia 2-1 in the decisive final.

Iraq have played three friendly matches over the past two weeks, beating Andorra 2-1, drawing 1-1 with Spain and losing 2-0 to Venezuela.

Norway qualified for the World Cup by topping their group, finishing six points clear of Italy. Managed by Stale Solbakken, the Norwegians secured automatic qualification by winning all eight of their matches, returning to the global stage for the first time in 28 years.

In their final qualifier, Norway stunned Italy 4-1 at San Siro. The Norwegians recorded 48% possession and five shots on target, with Erling Haaland netting twice while Antonio Nusa and Jorgen Strand Larsen were also among the goals.

Norway have played four friendlies in 2026, losing 2-1 to the Netherlands and drawing 0-0 with Switzerland in March. In their final World Cup warm-up games, they beat Sweden 3-1 on home soil before playing out a 1-1 draw with Morocco in New Jersey.

Head-to-Head Statistics

This will be the first-ever meeting between Iraq and Norway, with no previous head-to-head record to draw upon.

FIFA World Cup		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Iraq	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Norway	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Iraq vs Norway Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Iraq vs Norway fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree that Norway can land a sizeable win, then you can get them at -2 on the Asian Handicap at -110. The Lions should be able to stamp their authority on this Group I game.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the World Cup team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Iraq vs Norway stats:

• Iraq have lost 2 of their last 3 competitive games.
• The -2 line has been covered by Norway in 4 consecutive competitive games.
• The -2 line has been covered by Norway in 8 of their last 10 competitive games.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

In the quest to secure larger odds, there’s the possibility of moving the line. There are plenty of choices when it comes to doing this, so you can choose the option that suits you.

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Our Match Prediction

Norway Asian Hcp -2 @ -110 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Iraq 0 - 3 Norway

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Norway to win 3-0. The odds of +550 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Erling Haaland Over 2.5 Shots On Target +112

Erling Haaland (Norway) has averaged 4.25 shots on goal in his past four games. We’re expecting him to produce a high level of performance and cover the Shots on Target line, with odds of +112 on offer.

Latest Erling Haaland Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-385

First

+170

Shots On Target

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Shots

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-

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Jørgen Strand Larsen To Score +106

Jørgen Strand Larsen (Norway) can be wagered to be among the goals at +106. We believe this is the best of the player props, with healthy odds available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Jørgen Strand Larsen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+106

First

+370

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Shots

Over 3.5

-103

Under 3.5

-

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Iraq vs Norway Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers take few chances with their latest odds of -556 for Norway winning which suggests that they have a 85% chance in this World Cup encounter. Iraq are the +1500 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Norway can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting -182. However, Iraq are +900 and the draw is +195 if you want to take a different option.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. A different slant is having a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is chalked up at -172.

The best football betting sites will provide a first-class service and that includes getting hundreds of markets. Scan through them for any World Cup game and take your pick.

Full-Time Result

1

+1500

X

+650

2

-556

Half-Time Result

1

+900

X

+195

2

-182

Double Chance

1X

+390

12

-1250

X2

--100

Draw No Bet

1

+950

2

-10000

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +2

-112

2 Hcp -2

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+150

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+123

No

-172

There is -385 available that Erling Haaland finds the net, while he is available at +170 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Erling Haaland (Norway)

First

-385

Anytime

+170

Alexander Sørloth (Norway)

First

+106

Anytime

+360

Jørgen Strand Larsen (Norway)

First

+106

Anytime

+370

Jens Petter Hauge (Norway)

First

+148

Anytime

+475

Thelo Aasgaard (Norway)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Kristian Thorstvedt (Norway)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Andreas Schjelderup (Norway)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Antonio Nusa (Norway)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Oscar Bobb (Norway)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Martin Ødegaard (Norway)

First

+270

Anytime

+800

Patrick Berg (Norway)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Aymen Hussein (Iraq)

First

+360

Anytime

+1050

Mohanad Ali (Iraq)

First

+400

Anytime

+1200

Fredrik Aursnes (Norway)

First

+510

Anytime

+1500

Ali Yousif (Iraq)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Leo Østigård (Norway)

First

+525

Anytime

+1700

Ali Al-Hamadi (Iraq)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Marko Farji (Iraq)

First

+575

Anytime

+1800

Morten Thorsby (Norway)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Sander Berge (Norway)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Henrik Falchener (Norway)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Julian Ryerson (Norway)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Fredrik Bjorkan (Norway)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Torbjørn Heggem (Norway)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

David Møller Wolfe (Norway)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Jens Petter Hauge (Norway)

Over 0.5

-333

Under 0.5

-

Antonio Nusa (Norway)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Thelo Aasgaard (Norway)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Martin Ødegaard (Norway)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Kristian Thorstvedt (Norway)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Aymen Hussein (Iraq)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Andreas Schjelderup (Norway)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-

Oscar Bobb (Norway)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-

Mohanad Ali (Iraq)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Jørgen Strand Larsen (Norway)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Alexander Sørloth (Norway)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Erling Haaland (Norway)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Patrick Berg (Norway)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-

Ali Al-Hamadi (Iraq)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-

Ali Yousif (Iraq)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Marko Farji (Iraq)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-

Fredrik Aursnes (Norway)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-

Leo Østigård (Norway)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Morten Thorsby (Norway)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Sander Berge (Norway)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Henrik Falchener (Norway)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Torbjørn Heggem (Norway)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-

Julian Ryerson (Norway)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-

David Møller Wolfe (Norway)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-

Fredrik Bjorkan (Norway)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Erling Haaland (Norway)

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-

Antonio Nusa (Norway)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-

Jørgen Strand Larsen (Norway)

Over 3.5

-103

Under 3.5

-

Alexander Sørloth (Norway)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-

Martin Ødegaard (Norway)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Aymen Hussein (Iraq)

Over 2.5

+148

Under 2.5

-

Thelo Aasgaard (Norway)

Over 2.5

-109

Under 2.5

-

Jens Petter Hauge (Norway)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

-

Andreas Schjelderup (Norway)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Oscar Bobb (Norway)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Patrick Berg (Norway)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Mohanad Ali (Iraq)

Over 1.5

-104

Under 1.5

-

Kristian Thorstvedt (Norway)

Over 1.5

-244

Under 1.5

-

Ali Al-Hamadi (Iraq)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Marko Farji (Iraq)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Sander Berge (Norway)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Julian Ryerson (Norway)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Henrik Falchener (Norway)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-

Ali Yousif (Iraq)

Over 0.5

-313

Under 0.5

-

Morten Thorsby (Norway)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-

Leo Østigård (Norway)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-

Fredrik Aursnes (Norway)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Torbjørn Heggem (Norway)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Iraq Stats

Norway Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 10 wins have been recorded in the previous 10 matches.
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 4.60 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 5.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

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