Brazil vs Norway Tips, Prediction & Odds: World Cup 2026

* Odds supplied by Betway, accurate when this was written.

MetLife Stadium in New Jersey hosts Brazil vs Norway in the Round of 16 on Sunday, starting at 22:00 CAT. Carlo Ancelotti's team got here by knocking out Japan, and Norway are in the knockout stage for the first time in their modern era thanks to a late Erling Haaland goal against Ivory Coast. A quarter final place and a genuine shot at the trophy are up for grabs. BettingTop10 South Africa sees this as one of the most fascinating ties of the round. For all our World Cup betting tips, take a look at our dedicated section.

Brazil

In my view Brazil pose the bigger overall danger, and Ancelotti has found a balanced system centred on Vinicius Junior. They beat Japan without Raphinha, who was suspended, and having him back gives them an extra cutting edge down the left. The only warning is that Norway sit deep and win plenty in the air, so Brazil may have to be patient instead of expecting an early flurry. With Alisson behind a settled defence, I back their balance across ninety minutes.

Expected Lineup: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Douglas Santos; Casemiro; Bruno Guimaraes, Paqueta; Rayan, Matheus Cunha, Vinicius Junior.

Norway

Norway are a tough opponent, and I think having Haaland and Martin Odegaard together gives them a chance against any team. Haaland has done most of the scoring and Antonio Nusa brings speed in behind, while the defence has looked more confident with each round. I expect them to play it safe, dropping deep to close the space and breaking quickly through Haaland. With no new injury problems to deal with, Solbakken can pick his first choice eleven.

Expected Lineup: Nyland; Moller Wolfe, Heggem, Ajer, Pedersen; Berge, Berg; Odegaard; Nusa, Haaland, Sorloth.

Brazil ought to have the quality to edge this one, but I cannot see Norway rolling over while Haaland is out there. I expect Vinicius, Matheus Cunha and company to score twice and Norway to reply at least once. My forecast: Brazil 2 Norway 1.

BTTS: Yes (1.68)

My pick is BTTS: Yes, as this match brings together two of the most dangerous attacks still in the tournament. Brazil have scored plenty through Vinicius and Cunha, and Norway have Haaland and Odegaard to hurt any back line, and they have already scored in the knockout rounds. At 1.68, both teams to score stands out as the best value on offer.