Estonia vs Norway World Cup Qualifiers – Team News, Match Preview and Predicted Line-Ups

Key Injuries, Predicted Lineups & Match Preview for the Crucial World Cup Qualifiers Clash on June 9.

Estonia are facing a tough challenge on Monday as they are set to host a high-flying Norway side at the A. Le Coq Arena in their World Cup Qualifying campaign. Jurgen Henn’s side are desperate for a positive result after a shaky start to 2025. They’ve won one and lost two matches so far this year.

Meanwhile Norway are enjoying a flawless run in Group I. They’re currently sitting at the top of their table. With qualification hopes fading for Estonia, they are desperate to collect every point. Meanwhile, Norway aim to maintain their top spot and unbeaten record.

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They’ve become more determined as they inch closer to securing a place in the 2026 World Cup. Stale Solbakken’s Norway have been dominant, notching three wins from three, including a commanding 3-0 win against Italy. Another win on Monday could see them widen the gap at the summit of Group I.

Meanwhile, Estonia’s form has been far from encouraging. They’ve just managed two wins since June 2024 and back-to-back defeats in 2025. This includes a 3-1 setback to Israel despite taking the lead. The Sinisargid sit third in the group, trailing second-placed Israel by three points and leaders Norway by six.

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Estonia Team News

Estonia are expected to stick with a familiar lineup against Norway. Mattias Kait, who scored against Israel, is expected to play in an advanced midfield role behind striker Alex Tamm. He will likely get the support and width from Vlasiy Sinyavskiy and Ioan Yakovlev, who should operate on the wings for the day.

Full-backs Joseph Saliste and Michael Schjonning-Larsen should start the match again. If they do, then the duo will offer overlapping runs from the back. Jurgen Henn has not reported any fresh injuries. However, the entire team’s consistency and their defensive vulnerabilities at home games has been a matter of concern.

Estonia Probable Starting Lineup:

Hein; Saliste, Kuusk, Paskotsi, Schjonning-Larsen; Shein, Soomets; Sinyavskiy, Kait, Yakovlev; Tamm

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Norway Team News

Norway are expected to field an unchanged attacking trio of Antonio Nusa, Alexander Sorloth, and Erling Haaland. Every player of the trio found the net in their win over Italy. Captain Martin Odegaard should feature in the midfield, controlling the game alongside Morten Thorsby and Sander Berge and.

In defence, Torbjorn Heggem and Kristoffer Ajer should continue as the central pairing. The Norway squad looks to be in top physical condition. The coach has not reported any new injuries ahead of the match. Coach Solbakken is determined to chase a fourth consecutive qualifying win in Norway’s search for a World Cup qualification.

Norway Probable Starting Lineup:

Nyland; Wolfe, Heggem, Ajer, Ryerson; Thorsby, Berge, Odegaard; Nusa, Haaland, Sorloth

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Moumita Dutta

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Football writer at The Playoffs. I’ve been obsessed with the beautiful game since I was a kid.. Eventually, I realized I could combine my passion for writing with my love for football, and I’ve never looked back. My favorite part of the job is everything—when you’re doing what you love, even a late-night deadline feels like extra time in a thrilling cup final. Lastly, Lionel Messi is the GOAT.