Portugal and Norway meet each other in their second group game of the UEFA Nations League Group stage fixtures on Sunday at the Ulleval Stadion in Oslo.
Norway vs Portugal – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 27th September.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Ulleval Stadion, Oslo.
Norway team news
Norway faces critical defensive adjustments heading into the clash due to the suspension of left-back David Møller Wolfe, who picked up a red card during their recent victory over Denmark.
In his absence, Fredrik Aursnes is widely expected to step in and fill the void out of position on the left side of the backline.
On the injury front, Atletico Madrid forward Alexander Sørloth remains sidelined, limiting the hosts’ attacking depth.
Despite these setbacks, Ståle Solbakken’s squad boasts elite star power in central positions. Manchester City machine Erling Haaland enters the match in phenomenal scoring form and will lead the frontline alongside his club teammate Oscar Bobb.
Meanwhile, Arsenal playmaker Martin Ødegaard is fit and sharp, ready to dictate the midfield.
Portugal team news
Portugal enters the fixture managing minor fitness concerns as manager Jorge Jesus evaluates his starting eleven.
Nuno Mendes is fighting late muscular fatigue from the previous victory over Wales, though medical staff anticipate he will recover in time to participate.
Tactical rotations are highly expected in the engine room, where the youthful energy of João Neves could be preferred over Rúben Neves.
Up front, Cristiano Ronaldo is tipped to lead the line once again to claim his 235th international cap. He will likely be flanked by Chelsea’s João Félix, who retains his spot after netting the decisive match-winner last time out.
Form
Norway
Norway enters this match with substantial momentum, continuing a spectacular run on home soil where they have remained unbeaten for two-and-a-half years. They kicked off their current UEFA Nations League campaign with an impressive 3-2 victory over Denmark, heavily powered by a brilliant brace from Erling Haaland. This stellar form builds directly upon their historic quarterfinal run at the 2026 World Cup earlier this summer, proving they can consistently compete at an elite international level.
Portugal
Portugal presents a mixed bag of recent form despite a winning start to their tournament. They narrow-edged out a 1-0 victory over Wales in their opening fixture, marking a successful debut for new manager Jorge Jesus. However, Seleção das Quinas has struggled for consistent dominance, winning just seven of their last 13 matches across all competitions following an underwhelming Round of 16 exit against Spain at the 2026 World Cup.
Predicted lineups
Norway: Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Lysaker Heggem, Aursnes; Odegaard, Berge, Berg; Bobb, Haaland, Schjelderup
Portugal: Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; J Neves, Vitinha, Fernandes; Neto, Ronaldo, Felix
How to watch Norway vs Portugal?
In the UK, you can watch the Norway vs Portugal UEFA Nations League match live online on Amazon Prime Video.
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