Italy vs Norway Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Nov 2025
World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Italy vs Norway
Second-placed Italy square off against Group I leaders Norway at San Siro, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Sunday 16 November.
Italy and Norway can score a combined three goals or more, with the odds for Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market making appeal. You can get -154 that this outcome happens and we’re confident.
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With a three-point lead and a 17-goal cushion over Italy, Norway only need to avoid a nine-goal defeat in Milan to clinch top spot and secure direct World Cup qualification.
Italy got the win in their last game. It was a 2-0 World Cup qualifying away triumph at Zimbru Stadium when meeting Moldova. Gennaro Gattuso's team recorded nine shots on target and boasted 70% possession, with Gianluca Mancini and Francesco Pio Esposito scoring one goal each.
Norway claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 4-1 World Cup qualifying win occurred against Estonia at Ullevaal. The Lions had seven shots on goal and boasted 68% possession, while Alexander Soerloth and Erling Haaland scored two apiece.
Head-to-Head Statistics
These two teams last met at Ullevaal, with Norway claiming the home win. Beating Italy by a 3-0 scoreline.
| Europe World Cup Qualification | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway |
8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 5 | 32 | 37:5 | 24 |
| 2 | Italy |
8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 12 | 9 | 21:12 | 18 |
Italy have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 18.2 attempts. Gli Azzurri have averaged 57.1% possession, 506.3 passes and 6.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.6 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 9.0 attempts and 4.0 corners.
Top scorer is Moise Kean on 6 goals, while Mateo Retegui has racked up 5 and Giacomo Raspadori 4. The leading assistors are Federico Dimarco and Mateo Retegui with 4, while goalie Gianluigi Donnarumma has recorded 3 clean sheets.
Norway have 9 victories and 1 defeat, averaging 7.3 shots on goal, 18.6 attempts and 4.3 goals. Staale Solbakken's side average 58.2% possession, 539.6 passes, 5.3 corners awarded and 2.0 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 7.9 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.
The top scorers have been Erling Haaland with 18, Alexander Soerloth on 7 and Thelo Aasgaard 5. Martin Oedegaard is top assists provider with 7, while Oerjan Haaskjold Nyland and Egil Selvik have kept 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Italy confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Gianluca Mancini, Alessandro Bastoni, Manuel Locatelli, Matteo Politano, Davide Frattesi, Nicolo Barella, Federico Dimarco, Mateo Retegui, Francesco Pio Esposito.
Norway confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Oerjan Haaskjold Nyland (GK), Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer, Torbjoern Lysaker Heggem, David Moeller Wolfe, Sander Berge, Alexander Soerloth, Patrick Berg, Kristian Thorstvedt, Antonio Nusa, Erling Haaland.
Italy vs Norway Prediction & Betting Tips
Get fully prepped for Italy vs Norway with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
There’s a strong chance that we’ll see at least three goals scored for this World Cup qualifying game. As a result, we’ll go for Over 2.5 Goals and the available odds of -154 look really attractive.
The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest World Cup qualifying stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.
Key Italy vs Norway stats:
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 60.6% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re predicting Italy to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +700. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Antonio Nusa (Norway) has recorded over 1.5 shots in six straight matches. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the Player Shots line which is available at odds of -128.
Giacomo Raspadori (Italy) has scored four goals in his past ten games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +210 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in six straight Norway matches, with three of the past five Italy games having the same outcome. We’re going to wager on the teams to fall short for Total Corners and this selection is available at -149.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a bet builder, then why not take three or more goals to be scored, Italy to come out on top and Antonio Nusa (Norway) to finish with Over 1.5 shots.
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Italy 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.
For this World Cup qualifying encounter, the bookmakers have Italy as the +117 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 46% chance of triumphing. Norway are seen as the most unlikely winner at +220.
There’s the chance to back Italy at -114 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Norway but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -208 for the BTTS Yes option.
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Mateo Retegui is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +310. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at -105.
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Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Italy Stats
Norway Stats
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 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
- An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 2.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 57.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
Italy vs Norway Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Italy vs Norway team news. Expect the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and all current injury developments from us.
Italy Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Norway Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Italy Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Norway Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Italy Substitutes
- 2Raoul Bellanova
- 4A. Buongiorno
- 6Samuele Ricci
- 10Giacomo Raspadori
- 11Gianluca Scamacca
- 12Marco Carnesecchi
- 13Matteo Gabbia
- 14Guglielmo Vicario
- 16Bryan Cristante
- 17Riccardo Orsolini
- 19Andrea Cambiaso
- 20Mattia Zaccagni
Norway Substitutes
- 2Morten Thorsby
- 4Leo Oestigard
- 10Andreas Schjelderup
- 11J. Strand Larsen
- 12Mathias Dyngeland
- 13Sander Tangvik
- 15F. Andre Bjoerkan
- 16M. Holmgren Pedersen
- 19Kristian Arnstad
- 21S. Klingen Langaas
- 22Oscar Bobb
- 23Thelo Aasgaard
Previous Italy Lineups
Previous Norway Lineups
Italy Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Gennaro Gattuso
Norway Player Stats & Squad
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16:3 | 15 |
| 2 | Slovakia | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 12 |
| 3 | Northern Ireland | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7:6 | 9 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1:13 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14:2 | 14 |
| 2 | Kosovo | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 11 |
| 3 | Slovenia | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3:8 | 4 |
| 4 | Sweden | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:12 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13:7 | 13 |
| 2 | Denmark | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 16:7 | 11 |
| 3 | Greece | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 4 | Belarus | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:17 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16:4 | 16 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:11 | 10 |
| 3 | Iceland | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13:11 | 7 |
| 4 | Azerbaijan | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3:16 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21:2 | 16 |
| 2 | Turkey | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17:12 | 13 |
| 3 | Georgia | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7:15 | 3 |
| 4 | Bulgaria | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3:19 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 20:7 | 13 |
| 2 | Ireland | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 3 | Hungary | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:10 | 8 |
| 4 | Armenia | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3:19 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 27:4 | 20 |
| 2 | Poland | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14:7 | 17 |
| 3 | Finland | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8:14 | 10 |
| 4 | Malta | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4:19 | 5 |
| 5 | Lithuania | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6:15 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austria | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 22:4 | 19 |
| 2 | Bosnia and H. | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17:7 | 17 |
| 3 | Romania | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 19:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Cyprus | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:11 | 8 |
| 5 | San Marino | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2:39 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37:5 | 24 |
| 2 | Italy | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 21:12 | 18 |
| 3 | Israel | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 19:20 | 12 |
| 4 | Estonia | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:21 | 4 |
| 5 | Moldova | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5:32 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 29:7 | 18 |
| 2 | Wales | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 21:11 | 16 |
| 3 | North Macedonia | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Kazakhstan | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:13 | 8 |
| 5 | Liechtenstein | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0:31 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 22:0 | 24 |
| 2 | Albania | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7:5 | 14 |
| 3 | Serbia | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Latvia | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5:15 | 5 |
| 5 | Andorra | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3:16 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croatia | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 26:4 | 22 |
| 2 | Czech Republic | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18:8 | 16 |
| 3 | Faroe Islands | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11:9 | 12 |
| 4 | Montenegro | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8:17 | 9 |
| 5 | Gibraltar | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3:28 | 0 |
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