Norway vs France Confirmed Lineups

Norway vs France Confirmed Lineups

The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between Norway and France have been confirmed.

Norway Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI: Egil Selvik (13), Fredrik Bjørkan (15), Henrik Falchener (25), Fredrik Aursnes (14), Leo Østigård (4), Patrick Berg (6), Thelo Aasgaard (19), Kristian Thorstvedt (18), Jørgen Strand Larsen (11), Andreas Schjelderup (21), Oscar Bobb (22)

Substitutes: Jens Petter Hauge (23), Sander Tangvik (12), Morten Thorsby (2), Julian Ryerson (26), Erling Haaland (9), Sander Berge (8), Alexander Sørloth (7), Sondre Langås (24), Kristoffer Ajer (3), Ørjan Nyland (1), Marcus Pedersen (16), Martin Ødegaard (10), Torbjørn Heggem (17), David Møller Wolfe (5), Antonio Nusa (20)

France Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Mike Maignan (16), Jules Koundé (5), Maxence Lacroix (26), Dayot Upamecano (4), Théo Hernández (19), Ousmane Dembélé (7), Aurélien Tchouaméni (8), Désiré Doué (20), Michael Olise (11), Manu Koné (6), Kylian Mbappé (10)

Substitutes: Lucas Hernández (21), Warren Zaïre-Emery (18), Ibrahima Konaté (15), William Saliba (17), Marcus Thuram (9), Jean-Philippe Mateta (22), Malo Gusto (2), Lucas Digne (3), Brice Samba (1), Adrien Rabiot (14), Rayan Cherki (24), Bradley Barcola (12), N'Golo Kanté (13), Robin Risser (23), Maghnes Akliouche (25)

Norway vs France Immediate Reaction

Norway

Norway line up in a 4-3-3 formation for this World Cup clash against France. Head coach Ståle Solbakken has opted for a front three featuring Oscar Bobb and Andreas Schjelderup supporting Jørgen Strand Larsen, meaning star striker Erling Haaland starts on the bench alongside playmaker Martin Ødegaard. Patrick Berg anchors the midfield trio alongside Thelo Aasgaard and Kristian Thorstvedt.

France

France set up in their familiar 4-2-3-1 system under Didier Deschamps. Kylian Mbappé leads the line as the lone frontman, supported by a creative attacking midfield trio of Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and youngster Désiré Doué. Aurélien Tchouaméni and Manu Koné form the double pivot in midfield, while Maxence Lacroix starts in central defence alongside Dayot Upamecano, with William Saliba named among the substitutes.

Norway vs France Reactive Bet Builder

Our recommended bet builder for this World Cup clash features selections focusing on key attacking threats and team goals. We are backing Erling Haaland to score anytime, despite starting on the bench, alongside France's star forward Kylian Mbappé to also find the net. Additionally, we are tipping Mbappé to register over 3.5 shots during the game, and predicting France to score over 1.5 total goals as a team.

Norway vs France Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

With Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard starting on the bench for Norway, France will look to assert their dominance from the opening whistle. Didier Deschamps has fielded a formidable starting XI led by Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, and Ousmane Dembélé. Although Norway possess dangerous talent in Oscar Bobb and Jørgen Strand Larsen up front, France's midfield double pivot of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Manu Koné should control the tempo. Expect France to secure a comfortable victory, though Norway could threaten on the counter-attack once Solbakken introduces his key bench options.

Score Prediction: 1-2

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