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UEFA Nations League | Sat 14 Nov, 17:00

Norway v Wales Stats

Data last updated: Fri 13 Nov 2026, 10:14 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Wales return to Cardiff facing a stern test against Norway, who bring strong attacking momentum after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals. Wales struggle with personnel issues and a poor run of form, having scored no goals in the Nations League so far. Norway's high shot volume and Erling Haaland's scoring prowess contrast sharply with Wales' defensive resilience and attacking limitations. This clash highlights a tactical battle between Norway's offensive firepower and Wales' need to respond under pressure in a crucial group stage match.

BT4Y best bet

Wales Asian Handicap +2

  • Norway averages 14 shots and 5 shots on target per game, indicating strong offensive pressure.
  • Wales have scored only 0.5 goals per game and have a low BTTS rate of 25%.
  • Erling Haaland leads Norway with 3 goals and 2.4 shots on target per 90 minutes.
  • Martin Ødegaard is a key creative force with 4 assists and 2.75 key passes per 90 minutes.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors the option for a player to either score or assist based on Norway's potent attacking profile, led by Erling Haaland and creative midfielders like Martin Ødegaard. Norway's high shot volume and goal threat create multiple scoring opportunities, while Wales' defensive struggles and low scoring output increase the likelihood of Norway players contributing directly to goals. The model is moderate, reflecting some uncertainty due to Wales' defensive efforts and personnel challenges, but overall the attacking data supports this selection.

Norway's attacking volume14 shots and 5 shots on target per game
Strong positive
Haaland's scoring rate3 goals, 2.4 shots on target per 90
Strong positive
Ødegaard's creativity4 assists, 2.75 key passes per 90
Positive
Wales' low scoring0.5 goals per game, 25% BTTS rate
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

This bet reflects Norway's clear attacking superiority, with Haaland and Ødegaard central to creating and finishing chances. Wales' struggles to score and personnel shortages make it unlikely they will contain Norway's offensive threats, making a player to score or assist a realistic outcome in this fixture.

Main risk

Late team news, price movement and market liquidity are the main cautions before kick-off.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Attacking threat and creative roles

“Norway's offensive firepower, spearheaded by Haaland and supported by Ødegaard's creativity, sets the stage for multiple goal contributions despite Wales' defensive efforts.”

Key Data Signals

Wales Asian Handicap +2 evidence

Norway averages 14 shots and 5 shots on target per game, indicating strong offensive pressure.

Wales have scored only 0.5 goals per game and have a low BTTS rate of 25%.

Erling Haaland leads Norway with 3 goals and 2.4 shots on target per 90 minutes.

Martin Ødegaard is a key creative force with 4 assists and 2.75 key passes per 90 minutes.

What To Watch In The Data

Wales Asian Handicap +2 notes

  • Over the last eight international matches, Norway has seen seven games exceed 2.5 goals, driven by their attacking style and defensive vulnerabilities.
  • The single recent head-to-head match featured 3 goals, indicating a tendency for open play and scoring opportunities.
  • This trend supports the likelihood of multiple goal contributions from Norway's attacking players in this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Norway1.5
Avg goals scored
Wales0.5
Norway2
Avg goals conceded
Wales1.25
Norway100%
BTTS rate
Wales25%
Norway100%
Over 2.5 goals
Wales25%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetUK guide price · Model 70% vs implied 55% · edge +15 pts
1.83
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 82%
1.12
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 41%
2.88
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 64%
1.4
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 46%
2
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 29%
1.83
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Norway's matches have consistently featured over 2.5 goals, driven by their offensive potency and defensive vulnerabilities. Wales' low scoring and BTTS rates contrast with Norway's high attacking output, suggesting that goals are likely to come predominantly from Norway, supporting an open game with multiple goal contributions.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetUK guide price · Model 70% vs implied 55% · edge +15 pts
1.83
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Wales Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 32%
5.9
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 29%
7
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Wales to WinBet365 guide price · model 25%
10
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Over 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · model 59%
1.67
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Over 8.5 CornersBetfred guide price · model 54%
1.8
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 64%
1.4
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The model rates Wales Asian Handicap +2 at 53% on the latest available numbers. The obvious complication for this market is the home side’s attacking return.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Norway

LLLW
Last 51W 0D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 3L
04 Oct 2026A Portugal1-2
01 Oct 2026A Wales1-2
27 Sep 2026H Portugal1-2
24 Sep 2026H Denmark3-2

Wales

LWLL
Last 51W 0D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 3L
04 Oct 2026H Denmark0-1
01 Oct 2026H Norway2-1
27 Sep 2026A Denmark0-2
24 Sep 2026A Portugal0-1
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 40% vs implied 25% · edge +15 pts
4
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Wales Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 32%
5.9
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 29%
7
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Wales to WinBet365 guide price · model 25%
10
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Home / DrawBetfred guide price · model 76%
1.06
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Norway Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 57%
1.13
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Norway to WinBet365 guide price · model 47%
1.22
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Recent form data shows Norway scoring 1.5 goals per game with a 100% over 2.5 goals rate, reflecting their offensive consistency. Wales have struggled, scoring only 0.5 goals per game and achieving just 25% over 2.5 goals rate, highlighting their attacking difficulties. Norway's ability to generate chances contrasts with Wales' defensive challenges and lack of goals, reinforcing the likelihood of Norway players contributing to goals.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Norway Over 2.5
25%Wales Over 2.5
3H2H avg goals
Over the last eight international matches, Norway has seen seven games exceed 2.5 goals, driven by their attacking style and defensive vulnerabilities. The single recent head-to-head match featured 3 goals, indicating a tendency for open play and scoring opportunities. This trend supports the likelihood of multiple goal contributions from Norway's attacking players in this fixture.

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