Ivory Coast

vs

Norway

Preview

Ivory Coast

• Ivory Coast's recent FIFA World Cup Group E 2026 games have been a 1-0 win over Ecuador, a 2-1 loss to Germany and a 2-0 win over Curacao - and the Elephants have the momentum to take it to Norway in Dallas.
• Emerse Faé has done a fine job since taking the helm in January 2024 and his flexible 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 side is compact, controlled, and dangerous in transition.
• Ivory Coast's record in their last ten games across all competitions is W7, D1, L2.

Norway

• Norway's 5-3-2 record across all competitions since the start of 2026 is good but not exceptional, though they're on a more impressive run of three wins, one draw and one defeat from their last five.
• Philippe Clement has had the reins since November 2025 and has clearly instilled a direct 4-3-3 style that centres around Erling Haaland's goal threat.
• Norway have taken five wins, three draws and two defeats from their last ten across all competitions.

Key Players

• Erling Haaland is the clear focal point of Norway's play and he has four of their 11 goals across all competitions in their last five.
• Ivory Coast's answer is Nicolas Pepe, who has bagged three of their ten across all competitions in the same five games.

Betting Insights

• Norway are favourites at 1.91, Ivory Coast are 4.16, with the draw at 3.8.
• Backing BTTS - No at 1.98 looks like a play in this game.
• Norway's favouritism looks a little bit too short and we're leaning towards a draw or Ivory Coast as the best value play.
• Under 2.5 goals also stands out as a strong play.
• Main selection: Norway or Draw and Under 2.5 Goals.

Prediction

• The game in Dallas is expected to be cagey.
• Norway are favourites to win.
• We're leaning towards a draw or Ivory Coast as the best value option, with under 2.5 goals likely.