2026-27 UEFA Nations League: League A4 – Norway vs Wales

Norway host Wales in a crucial bottom of League A4 showdown in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League.

Victory or a draw will see Wales stay third in the group, whilst Norway can go second with a win for at least a few hours but they will only stay in that position if Denmark lose to Portugal in the late kick-offs.

 

Team News

Frederik Aursnes and Jorgen Strand Larsen have withdrawn from Norway’s squad due to respective thigh and ankle injuries.

Wales will be without Kieffer Moore who has withdrawn from the squad due to a back injury, and has been replaced by Aaron Collins.

 

When is Kick-Off?

Norway host Wales at Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, on Saturday 14 November at 6pm CET (5pm GMT), live on BBC Two in the UK.

 

Stat Attack

• Norway lost 2-1 away in their first Nations League meeting against Wales.
• Wales are making their first Nations League visit to Norway.
• Five of Norway’s six goals in their four matches so far in the group have been scored by Erling Haaland (3) and Oscar Bobb (2).
• Wales have failed to score in three of their four matches in the group so far (W1, L3).

 

Prediction

Having unluckily been on the brutal end of three consecutive 2-1 defeats and more so after having scored first in their last two games, Norway know that this is must-win if want to move off the foot of the table and have a chance at snatching a knockout spot.

Wales meanwhile know that a win would put them in a decent position to potentially avoid entering the relegation play-off as one of the two best third-placed teams, but they will need to defend better after they were narrowly beaten by Denmark in a close clash last month.

A lot is therefore riding on this clash for both teams because with Denmark likely to lose to Portugal in the other group game, this is a chance for both teams to put themselves in contention to snatch the second knockout spot on the final day so I expect a close battle here.

Norway though should realistically have the edge at home if they can just tighten up their defence and be more clinical.

Prediction: Norway 2-1 Wales