Ivory Coast vs Norway Confirmed Lineups

Ivory Coast vs Norway Confirmed Lineups

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

Ivory Coast Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI: Yahia Fofana, Ghislain Konan, Emmanuel Agbadou, Odilon Kossounou, Guéla Doué, Ibrahim Sangaré, Nicolas Pépé, Franck Kessie, Christ Inao Oulaï, Yan Diomande, Ange-Yoan Bonny

Substitutes: Alban Lafont, Mohamed Koné, Wilfried Singo, Evan Ndicka, Amad Diallo, Christopher Opéri, Evann Guessand, Ousmane Diomande, Elye Wahi, Oumar Diakité, Parfait Guiagon, Bazoumana Touré, Simon Adingra, Jean Michaël Seri, Seko Fofana

Norway Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI: Ørjan Nyland, Torbjørn Heggem, David Møller Wolfe, Marcus Pedersen, Kristoffer Ajer, Martin Ødegaard, Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Antonio Nusa, Alexander Sørloth, Erling Haaland

Substitutes: Sander Tangvik, Andreas Schjelderup, Fredrik Aursnes, Henrik Falchener, Fredrik Bjørkan, Sondre Langås, Egil Selvik, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Kristian Thorstvedt, Jens Petter Hauge, Leo Østigård, Thelo Aasgaard, Julian Ryerson, Oscar Bobb, Morten Thorsby

Ivory Coast vs Norway Immediate Reaction

Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast line up in a 4-1-4-1 system under the lights. Yahia Fofana starts in goal, shielded by a central defensive partnership of Emmanuel Agbadou and Odilon Kossounou, while Guéla Doué and Ghislain Konan occupy the fullback positions. In midfield, Ibrahim Sangaré sits as the anchor behind Nicolas Pépé, Franck Kessie, Christ Inao Oulaï and Yan Diomande, with Ange-Yoan Bonny leading the line as the lone striker.

Norway

Norway have opted for a 4-3-3 formation for this World Cup clash. Ørjan Nyland starts between the posts behind a back four of Marcus Pedersen, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjørn Heggem and David Møller Wolfe. In midfield, Patrick Berg is flanked by Sander Berge and captain Martin Ødegaard, while Erling Haaland spearheads the attack, supported by Antonio Nusa and Alexander Sørloth on the flanks.

Ivory Coast vs Norway Reactive Bet Builder

For this World Cup match, our suggested bet builder features three selections. First, we back Norway to win the match. Second, we are tipping Norway striker Erling Haaland to find the net as an anytime goalscorer. Finally, we expect both teams to get on the scoresheet in what promises to be an entertaining affair.

Ivory Coast vs Norway Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Following the announcement of the lineups, Ivory Coast's attacking setup makes them strong contenders on home soil. With Franck Kessie and Ibrahim Sangaré pulling the strings in midfield and Nicolas Pépé providing threat from wide areas, the hosts will look to exploit Norway's defensive structure. However, Norway possess massive threat of their own with Erling Haaland spearheading a 4-3-3 formation and being fed by Martin Ødegaard. Expect a closely contested encounter with Ivory Coast expected to edge it on the night.

Score Prediction: Ivory Coast 2-1 Norway

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