Prediction: Estonia vs Norway

Prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Best Odds: 61/100

Bookmaker: etbet

Estonia and Norway will lock horns with each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) next week. The Group I match between Jurgen Henn’s side and Stale Solbakken’s team will be held at the Lilleküla Stadium in Tallinn and is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm UK time next Monday.

Estonia

Estonia are one of the weakest and smallest footballing nations in Europe. They do not qualify for any major international competitions and are not expected to either.

Jurgen Henn’s side will find it tough to negotiate their way through the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. Estonia have been pitted against Norway, Israel, Italy and Moldova in Group I.

Estonia are second in Group I at the moment with three points from two matches. They kicked off their qualifying campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Israel in Hungary before winning 3-2 against Moldova away from home.

Team News:

Karl Hein, Karl Vallner, Marten Kuusk, Maksim Paskotsi, Joonas Tamm, Iaon Yakovlev, Martin Miller, Patrik Kristal, Alex Tamm, Henri Anier and Rauno Sappinen are all part of the squad.

Norway

Norway are one of the better teams in European football. Although they are not among the strongest, they have some brilliant players, such as Arsenal attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, and are a force to be reckoned with.

Ståle Solbakken’s side will fancy their chances of winning 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group I. Norway have been pitted against Estonia, Israel, Italy and Moldova. If they are able to get points off Italy, then they could end up winning the group.

Norway are at the top of Group I at the moment with six points from two matches. They kicked off their qualifying campaign with a 5-0 hammering of Moldova away from home at the Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau. Then came a 4-2 victory over Israel at the Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary.

Team News:

Orjan Nyland, Stian Gregersen, Sondre Langas, Julian Ryerson, Felix Myhre, Kristoffer Ajer, Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Martin Odegaard, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Erling Haaland and Alexander Sorloth are all part of the Norway squad.

Key Factors to Consider

• Estonia have scored 4 goals in 2 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group I games.
• Estonia have conceded 4 goals in 2 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group I games.
• Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has scored 2 goals for Norway in 2 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group I games.
• Norway have conceded 2 goals in 2 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group I matches.
• Norway have scored 9 goals in 2 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group I matches.

Conclusion

Estonia are European minnows, while Norway have some of the best players in Europe. It is hard to see anything but a comfortable win for the visiting team.

Prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Best Odds: 61/100

Bookmaker: etbet