Norway face Wales in a UEFA Nations League match at Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday 1 October at 20:45 local time. The fixture follows a mixed run of form for the national team, who lost 1-2 at home to Portugal last week.
Norway are coming off a 1-2 defeat to Portugal at the Ullevaal Stadium on 27 September, where Erling Haaland scored their goal. Prior to that, they secured an important 3-2 victory over Denmark. This gives them a recent form of three wins and two losses from their last five outings. Top scorer Erling Haaland has seven goals in five international appearances this season, offering hope for goals in Cardiff.
Hosts Wales drew 1-1 with Ghana in June and lost 0-1 away to Portugal last week. Both sides employed a 4-3-3 formation in their most recent matches. Wales's last starting XI against Portugal featured Danny Ward in goal and Brennan Johnson up front. Norway's lineup against Portugal included Ørjan Nyland between the posts, with Martin Ødegaard in midfield and Haaland leading the line.
Following the Wales match, the national team faces further Nations League fixtures. The exact squad and any injury updates will be confirmed closer to kick-off.
