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The Norway national football team is set to face Sweden in an international friendly match at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo tonight.

The kickoff for the Norway vs Sweden match is scheduled for 12:00 AM WIB on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

This Nordic Derby rivalry has a long history, with more than 100 previous meetings recorded between the two sides.

Norway enters this encounter as one of the dark horses for the upcoming World Cup, boasting exceptional talents such as Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard, who have combined to form a team capable of achieving remarkable success.

Landslaget stormed through their opponents in the qualifiers to secure a World Cup berth, defeating four-time champions Italy twice on their way to the top of their group.

They have been drawn into Group I, where they will face Iraq, Senegal, and France in what promises to be a challenging group.

Their most recent match in March ended in a 0-0 draw against Switzerland at home.

However, that result does not reflect Norway’s offensive prowess over the past year, which includes an 11-1 thrashing of Moldova, a 5-0 win over Israel, and an emphatic 4-1 victory over Italy in Milan.

Following this warm-up fixture, Norway will play another friendly against Morocco on June 7.

In contrast, Sweden endured a difficult route through World Cup qualification.

They finished at the bottom of their UEFA qualifying group but managed to secure a playoff spot thanks to a strong showing in the UEFA Nations League.

At that stage, Graham Potter was appointed as their new head coach, guiding them to qualification after defeating Ukraine in the semi-final and Poland in the Path B final.

Blågult have been placed in Group F for the World Cup, where they will face Tunisia, the Netherlands, and Japan as they aim to progress to the knockout rounds.

Their recent fixtures include a 3-1 loss to Ukraine and a 3-2 victory over Poland, giving them renewed momentum and confidence that they can score goals and challenge strong teams when at their best.

After this match, Sweden are set to take on Greece on June 4.

Norway vs Sweden: Head-to-Head and Statistics

The two Scandinavian rivals have met 109 times, with Sweden holding the upper hand in the head-to-head record with 58 wins.

Norway has defeated Sweden 26 times, while 25 matches have ended in draws.

Although Sweden historically dominated this rivalry, Norway has managed to shift the balance in recent decades.

In their last 11 encounters, Sweden have only won once, while Norway have come out victorious four times.

Norway vs Sweden Match Prediction

Draws are fairly common in this fixture, especially in recent meetings. However, Norway have just completed a historic qualification campaign and will enjoy home advantage in this match.

Under coach Stale Solbakken, Norway dominate possession, press high, and transition quickly to bring star striker Erling Haaland into play.

This approach makes them a major attacking threat, meaning Sweden’s tactically disciplined defence must perform at its best to keep the scoreline respectable.

We expect Landslaget to secure a victory over their regional rivals.

Predicted Score: Norway 2-1 Sweden