Wales vs Norway: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Wales vs Norway: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Check the confirmed Wales vs Norway lineups, team news, expert match prediction, and key betting odds ahead of this UEFA Nations League A encounter.

Wales vs Norway Confirmed Lineups

Competition

UEFA Nations League A

Match Date

Thursday 1 October 2026

Kick-off Time

19:45 UK time

Venue

Cardiff City Stadium

The starting lineups for tonight's UEFA Nations League A fixture between Wales and Norway have been confirmed.

Wales Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Danny Ward, Neco Williams, Ben Cabango, Jay Dasilva, Ben Davies, Jordan James, Ethan Ampadu, Daniel James, Liam Cullen, Sorba Thomas, Lewis Koumas

Substitutes: Mark Harris, Joel Colwill, Cian Ashford, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Brennan Johnson, Chris Mepham, Tom King, David Cornell, Connor Roberts, Josh Sheehan, Kieffer Moore, Wes Burns

Norway Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI: Ørjan Nyland, Kristoffer Ajer, Julian Ryerson, David Møller Wolfe, Torbjørn Heggem, Fredrik Aursnes, Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge, Erling Haaland, Andreas Schjelderup, Oscar Bobb

Substitutes: Fredrik Sjøvold, Antonio Nusa, Ole Didrik Blomberg, Egil Selvik, Leo Østigård, Marcus Pedersen, Thelo Aasgaard, Sander Tangvik, Odin Bjørtuft, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Erik Botheim, Patrick Berg

Wales vs Norway Immediate Reaction

Wales

Wales set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Danny Ward starting in goal behind a back line of Neco Williams, Ben Cabango, Ben Davies, and Jay Dasilva. Ethan Ampadu and Jordan James will form the double pivot in midfield, offering a defensive foundation behind Daniel James, Liam Cullen, and Sorba Thomas. Lewis Koumas leads the line as the lone striker, while the substitutes bench features attacking depth in Brennan Johnson and Kieffer Moore.

Norway

Norway have named a 4-3-3 setup, anchored by goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland behind Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjørn Heggem, and David Møller Wolfe in defence. Martin Ødegaard captains the side from midfield alongside Sander Berge and Fredrik Aursnes, providing quality and control in the central third. In attack, Erling Haaland spearheads the frontline, flanked by Oscar Bobb and Andreas Schjelderup, with Antonio Nusa and Jørgen Strand Larsen among the options on the bench.

Wales vs Norway Reactive Bet Builder

Tonight's featured four-leg reactive bet builder targets key outcomes at Cardiff City Stadium. The selection backs Norway to win the match, with Erling Haaland tipped to find the net anytime. Both teams to score is also selected, while Wales midfielder Ethan Ampadu is backed to be shown a card in what promises to be a competitive battle in the centre of the pitch.

Wales vs Norway Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Norway enter the contest as the favourites given the immense attacking quality in their starting lineup. With Martin Ødegaard pulling the strings in midfield and Erling Haaland leading the line supported by Andreas Schjelderup and Oscar Bobb, the visitors have the firepower to dictate proceedings. Wales will look to stay compact and threaten through the transition pace of Daniel James and Sorba Thomas, but Norway's collective balance gives them the edge.

Result Prediction: Norway to win

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