Get the confirmed Portugal vs Norway lineups, latest team news, betting odds, and expert match prediction ahead of this UEFA Nations League clash.
Portugal vs Norway Confirmed Lineups
Competition | UEFA Nations League A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 4 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue | Estádio do Dragão |
The starting lineups for Sunday's UEFA Nations League A match, Portugal vs Norway, have been confirmed.
Portugal Starting XI
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI: Diogo Costa, Renato Veiga, Rúben Dias, Nuno Mendes, João Cancelo, Bruno Fernandes, João Palhinha, Francisco Conceição, Vitinha, João Félix, Gonçalo Ramos
Substitutes: Pedro Neto, João Neves, Tomás Araújo, Samuel Soares, Fábio Silva, Nuno Tavares, Trincão, Rafael Leão, Diogo Dalot, Rúben Neves, Bernardo Silva, Rui Silva
Norway Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Egil Selvik, Fredrik Aursnes, Kristoffer Ajer, David Møller Wolfe, Leo Østigård, Martin Ødegaard, Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Antonio Nusa, Andreas Schjelderup, Erling Haaland
Substitutes: Sondre Langås, Ørjan Nyland, Fredrik Sjøvold, Ole Didrik Blomberg, Oscar Bobb, Marcus Pedersen, Thelo Aasgaard, Sander Tangvik, Kristian Thorstvedt, Odin Bjørtuft, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Erik Botheim
Portugal vs Norway Immediate Reaction
Portugal
Portugal line up in a 4-1-3-2 shape, pairing Gonçalo Ramos and João Félix together in attack. João Palhinha sits in front of the defence to anchor the midfield, allowing Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, and Francisco Conceição the freedom to create going forward. Roberto Martínez's side also boast formidable depth on the bench, with Rafael Leão, Bernardo Silva, and Pedro Neto among the attacking options available.
Norway
Norway set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, spearheading their frontline with Erling Haaland as the central striker. Sander Berge and Patrick Berg form the defensive midfield double pivot behind captain Martin Ødegaard, who is flanked out wide by Antonio Nusa and Andreas Schjelderup. Egil Selvik starts between the posts, protected by a back four of Fredrik Aursnes, Kristoffer Ajer, Leo Østigård, and David Møller Wolfe.
Portugal vs Norway Reactive Bet Builder
Tonight's featured bet builder combines three selections: Portugal to win, both teams to score, and João Palhinha to be shown a card. Portugal field a potent two-man strike force supported by an attack-minded midfield, while Norway possess serious goal threat through Erling Haaland and their creative runners. Palhinha's combative role in breaking up transitional counters in front of the back four also makes him a strong candidate to pick up a caution.
Portugal vs Norway Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Portugal are favoured to take victory at the Estádio do Dragão, supported by home advantage and a strong historical record in this matchup. While Norway carry a major cutting edge through Erling Haaland and captain Martin Ødegaard, Portugal's midfield control and wealth of attacking options give the hosts the upper hand.
Result Prediction: Portugal win
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