- Ivory Coast have scored an average of 1.67 goals and conceded just 0.33 in their last 3 home matches in all competitions.
- Norway have scored 10 goals in their last 4 away matches in all competitions, an average of 2.50 per game.
- Erling Haaland has scored 4 of Norway's 11 goals across the last 5 matches.
Two good sides in a potentially cagey clash
Norway come into this game as slight favorites, but it is likely to be a close game in Dallas on Tuesday night. This Ivory Coast vs Norway prediction points to a narrow contest, with the draw standing at 3.8, but we'll chance a narrow Norway win for the exact score bet as there is enough value there at 1.91. Philippe Clement has really got through to this Norway side and his high-tempo, front-foot football has this team playing with a real edge since he took over on 18th November 2025. The pressing game is paying off, but this system has been designed with Erling Haaland in mind and his 4 goals in 5 games mean he's their main man when the ball is on the opposition side of the field. Their 4-3-3 formation, which can morph into a 4-2-3-1 or diamond, relies heavily on Haaland's physical presence in the box and the ability to play vertically to feed the Manchester City striker early. Norway's recent form of 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat across their last 5 matches is good, but they did beat Iraq 4-1 away from home in the second of those, and they lost 4-1 to France last time out.
Ivory Coast are capable of a fast break
Emerse Faé has done a similar job with Ivory Coast, but they are a slightly more pragmatic 4-3-3 side that often turns into a 4-2-3-1. Ivory Coast vs Norway preview suggests a meeting of two well-drilled teams, and they have been playing, and their system is built on direct running, pace on the wings and transition scoring when the game opens up.
The Elephants have won 4 of their last 5, with a 2-1 defeat to Germany and a 2-0 victory against Curacao making up their two FIFA World Cup Group E results. A run of 7 wins, 1 draw and just 2 defeats across all competitions in their last 10 games is a good return for Faé, and it makes them a dangerous proposition in Dallas.
This is an interesting clash of styles as Norway will look to squeeze the centre, control the ball and dictate tempo, while Ivory Coast will spring fast counters. Norway will have Haaland to make a difference, but Nicolas Pepe has 3 goals in Ivory Coast's last 5 and they'll be a real threat when it gets down the wing and it's time to transition.
Under 2.5 goals seems like the value here at 1.92 and Both Teams To Score - No at 1.98 is one of our Ivory Coast vs Norway betting tips to push this game closer to the edge.
