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>World Cup · Round of 32Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway: Prediction and Odds, World Cup, 30/06/2026
Two historic knockout debutants collide in Dallas on June 30 when Côte d'Ivoire face Norway in the World Cup Round of 32, with a meeting against Brazil or Japan awaiting the winner. Norway's firepower, led by a rested Erling Haaland, makes them deserved favorites at 2.15, though the Elephants will not go quietly.
Projected final score: 1-3
Norway arrive as clear favourites, priced at 2.15, and the underlying data backs that confidence. Haaland returns fully rested after deliberate rotation against France, having netted 4 goals in just two group-stage appearances. With Ødegaard also back in the XI, Norway's first-choice attacking unit faces a Côte d'Ivoire side making their historic first knockout appearance.
Goals are expected from both ends, making 1.74 a natural fit here. Côte d'Ivoire failed to keep a clean sheet across all three group games, conceding 1.80 goals per game over their last five matches, while Norway scored in every group fixture. The Elephants carry enough attacking threat to trouble Norway's defence, but three goals against a rested, full-strength Norwegian attack is a realistic ceiling.
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Match Analysis
Norway arrive as clear knockout favourites at 2.15, backed by dominant group-stage numbers and a fully rested first-choice XI. Solbakken's deliberate rotation against France means Haaland, Ødegaard, and the core squad are fresh and primed for this decisive tie.
- Haaland netted 4 goals in just 2 group games and returns fully rested after deliberate rotation.
- 8 goals scored in the group stage, double Côte d'Ivoire's tally of 4, showing superior clinical output.
- 16 shots on target versus Côte d'Ivoire's 9, reflecting Norway's consistent attacking dominance throughout.
- 100% of Norway's group matches featured over 1.5 goals, confirming their relentless offensive rhythm.
Côte d'Ivoire enter this tie at 3.30, making history as the Elephants reach the knockout stage for the very first time. Their collective physicality and balanced midfield are genuine threats, but inexperience under knockout pressure against a golden-generation Norway side is a real concern.
- Conceded in all 3 group games, never keeping a clean sheet throughout the tournament.
- 1.80 goals conceded per game across their last 5 matches exposes defensive vulnerabilities Norway will target.
- Only 4 goals scored in the group stage, limiting their capacity to punish Norway if they fall behind.
Key point: With no Over 2.5 or BTTS data available, the double chance covering Norway via the away win at 2.15 remains the sharpest complementary angle to the main prediction.
Statistics and Head-to-Head
Form & Statistics: Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway
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Probabilities & Odds: Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway
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Lineups: Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway
Côte d'Ivoire
Starters
- 1 Yahia Fofana
- 2 Guéla Doué
- 3 Odilon Kossounou
- 4 Emmanuel Agbadou
- 5 Ghislain Konan
- 6 Ibrahim Sangaré
- 7 Franck Kessié
- 8 Christ Inao Oulaï
- 9 Nicolas Pépé
- 10 Ange-Yoan Bonny
- 11 Yan Diomande
Bench
- Amad Diallo
- Elye Wahi
- Ousmane Diomandé
- Wilfried Singo
- Jean-Mickaël Seri
Norway
Starters
- 1 Ørjan Nyland
- 2 Marcus Holmgren Pedersen
- 3 Kristoffer Ajer
- 4 Torbjørn Heggem
- 5 David Møller Wolfe
- 6 Sander Berge
- 7 Martin Ødegaard
- 8 Fredrik Aursnes
- 9 Oscar Bobb
- 10 Erling Haaland
- 11 Antonio Nusa
Bench
- Alexander Sørloth
- Kristian Thorstvedt
- Leo Østigård
- Sander Tangvik
- Fredrik Bjørkan
Medium confidence
Both sides line up in a 4-3-3 vs 4-3-3 mirror, setting the stage for a fascinating midfield battle. Ibrahim Sangaré will be tasked with disrupting Norway's creative engine, while Franck Kessié adds physicality and experience to Côte d'Ivoire's central trio.
For Norway, everything runs through Martin Ødegaard as the orchestrator, with Erling Haaland the constant threat in behind. The Ivorian backline, organized around Kossounou and Agbadou, faces arguably its sternest test of the tournament keeping Haaland quiet in open space.
Final thoughts on the predictions for Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway
Norway's superior firepower, tactical freshness after rotating against France, and Haaland's four-goal tournament tally make them the clear pick to advance. Côte d'Ivoire's historic run deserves respect, but the gap in attacking quality is too wide to ignore. The selection is Norway to win at 2.15, with goals expected on both sides at 1.74.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main prediction for Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway?
Norway to win at 2.15 is the call here. With Haaland, Ødegaard, and the full first-choice XI deliberately rested for this exact fixture, Norway arrive fresher and sharper than any opponent Côte d'Ivoire have faced, and their 8 group-stage goals to the Elephants' 4 underlines the attacking gulf.
What is the highest odd for Côte d'Ivoire to win?
Côte d'Ivoire's best home-win price sits at 3.30, reflecting their status as clear underdogs. Bettors who believe in the Elephants but want safer coverage can consider a double chance combining Côte d'Ivoire and the draw in words only, though the raw home price already tells the story of how steep the task is.
Will there be more or less than 2.5 goals in this match?
Norway averaged 4 goals per group game and have scored in every match of this tournament, while Côte d'Ivoire netted 4 across three games. The combined attacking output points toward a high-scoring affair, making 1.91 the logical lean, even if Côte d'Ivoire's defensive discipline keeps it from being a certainty.
When and where is Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway played?
The match kicks off on 30 June 2026 at 12:00 noon local time (CDT) at Dallas Stadium in Dallas, Texas. It is a World Cup Round of 32 tie.
Can Norway pull off an upset against Côte d'Ivoire?
Norway are not the upset side here; they are the favourites, priced at 2.15. Côte d'Ivoire are the ones attempting the upset, and while their physicality and strong midfield give them a genuine threat, Norway's rested star power, led by a fully fresh Haaland, makes overturning those odds a significant challenge.
Which alternative market offers the best value?
With Norway scoring freely and Côte d'Ivoire yet to keep a clean sheet in this tournament, Both Teams to Score at 1.74 offers real value. The Elephants have found the net in every group game too, and Norway's own defensive vulnerabilities mean goals at both ends is a credible outcome worth backing.
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