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Norway vs Wales Prediction and Stats

Norway welcome Wales in UEFA Nations League A action on Sunday 15 November 2026.

Norway have little league football behind them yet this season, so their numbers lean on the league average. Wales have little league football behind them yet this season, so their numbers lean on the league average.

On the pre-match consensus, Norway are clear favourites at 72%, with the draw at 17% and Wales at 12%.

Win probabilities

Norway72%home win
Draw17%draw
Wales12%away win

The pre-match consensus: the chance of a home win, a draw and an away win. More than 3.25 goals: 49%.

Norway vs Wales: season averages side by side

NorwayPer matchWales
2.77Expected goals (xG)2.46
0.90xG conceded1.39
3.08Goals1.88
13.5Shots16.9
13.1Tackles17.0
9.2Fouls8.0
0.7Yellow cards0.8

Season averages per match from Sportmonks, over 36 and 8 measured matches.

Norway vs Wales prediction

Moneyball's model expects about 2.7 goals - 1.49 for Norway and 1.23 for Wales - with over 2.5 goals at 51% and both teams scoring at 55%. Norway have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.

Prediction: Norway 2-1 Wales

Norway vs Wales: what the numbers say

  1. 1. Norway win, the likeliest result 72% on the pre-match consensus
  2. 2. 2 or more goals 2.71 goals expected; 2.5 is close to a coin toss (51%)
  3. 3. Both teams to score: yes 55% by the model

Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties.

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Norway vs Wales: questions and answers

When is Norway vs Wales?

Norway vs Wales is on Sunday 15 November 2026, in UEFA Nations League A.

Who will win Norway vs Wales?

Norway are the favourites: Norway 72%, draw 17%, Wales 12%. Our prediction is Norway 2-1 Wales.

How many goals will there be in Norway vs Wales?

Moneyball's model expects about 2.7 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 51%.

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