The UEFA World Cup Qualifiers continue with a highly anticipated Group I clash as Norway hosts Moldova at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo. This match pits a dominant Norwegian side, who are looking to continue their perfect start to the qualifying campaign, against a struggling Moldovan team that has yet to get a point on the board.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueFIFA World Cup QualifierSeptember 9, 20256:45 PMUllevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway
Team Form and Analysis:
Norway enters this match with a perfect record in their first four qualifying games, with four wins from four. They are coming off a dominant 5-0 away victory against Moldova in the reverse fixture and have shown impressive attacking depth and defensive solidity. The home side, led by manager Ståle Solbakken, has scored 13 goals and conceded only two in their qualifying campaign, putting them in a strong position to secure a direct spot at the 2026 World Cup.
Moldova, meanwhile, has had a difficult qualifying campaign so far, losing all four of their matches. They have struggled both defensively and offensively, conceding 14 goals while only scoring two. The visiting side suffered a heavy 4-0 home defeat to Israel in their last match and will need a monumental effort to contain the high-flying Norwegian attack.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two nations is heavily in favor of Norway, who have won five of their six previous encounters, with one draw. Their most recent meeting in March resulted in a comfortable 5-0 away victory for Norway.
Player to Watch:
Norway: All eyes will be on their captain, Martin Ødegaard, and star striker, Erling Haaland. Haaland has been in sensational goal-scoring form for both club and country and is the top scorer for his team in the qualifiers. His clinical finishing and ability to create chances will be a constant threat to the Moldovan defense.
Moldova: The focus for Moldova will be on their key attacking player, Mihail Caimacov, who has been instrumental in their recent matches. He will be looked upon to provide a much-needed attacking spark for the visiting side.
Prediction:
Given Norway’s clear superiority in terms of talent, their perfect qualifying record, and their dominant head-to-head record against Moldova, they are the overwhelming favorites to win this match. While Moldova will be motivated to secure their first points, it is difficult to see them overcoming the Norwegians’ quality. A comfortable home victory for Norway, with a potential high-scoring margin, seems like a very likely outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Norway vs Moldova match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
UK: Amazon Prime Video
USA: FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX
Canada: DAZN
Norway: TV2 Norge
Moldova: Publika TV
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