Morocco v Norway Prediction: 5/4 Norway to fire World Cup warning

Two World Cup dark horses meet on Sunday evening in a pre-tournament friendly as Morocco take on Norway at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey.

Morocco defeated Madagascar 4-0 a few days ago and this is their final warm-up fixture before the World Cup finals get underway, with the Atlas Lions drawn in Group C and set to face Brazil, Haiti and Scotland.

Norway sealed a solid 3-1 win over Sweden in their penultimate warm-up match and another good result this time will further boost the confidence.

Due to the expansion from 32 to 48 teams, the group stage has been diluted, yet the Red, White and Blue find themselves in one of the toughest pools, alongside France, Senegal and Iraq, who recently drew with Spain and who could cause problems.

Morocco v Norway Tips Summary

Best Bet - Both teams to score @ 4/6
Alternative Bet - Norway to win @ 5/4
Bet Builder - Over 2 goals, Erling Haaland to score & Brahim Diaz 1+ shot on target @ 3/1

Morocco v Norway Prediction

Best Bet: Both teams to score @ 4/6

Both teams showed their attacking qualities in victories over Madagascar and Sweden respectively and this match could also see plenty of action at both ends of the pitch.

Across Norway's previous eight matches, both teams have found the back of the net in six of them, with even Moldova managing to grab a goal.

This bet would have landed in two of Morocco's last four games, but with both teams eager to impress ahead of the World Cup, it could be an end-to-end affair.

The last time Morocco faced Norway came at France 98, with the teams playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Montpellier.

Alternative Bet: Norway to win @ 5/4

Morocco might have a slightly easier group to negotiate in North America, but if Norway can find their form early, coach Stale Solbakken will be confident of taking the Scandinavians deep into the tournament.

Statement 4-1 and 3-0 wins over Italy in qualifying finally began to lay the demons of previous failed qualifying campaigns to rest as Norway won all eight matches, scoring 37 goals in the process.

Since June 2024, the Norwegians have lost just two matches and another victory, this time against the Atlas Lions, would solidify their stature as dark horses.

Morocco haven't lost since August 2025, winning 23 matches since then, but they be beaten in New Jersey.

Morocco v Norway Bet Builder Tip

• Over 2 goals

• Erling Haaland to score anytime

• Brahim Diaz 1+ shot on target

  Pays @ 3/1

Backing goals in this tie is the best way to begin this bet builder. Morocco have scored 11 times across their previous three matches, averaging 3.6 per game.

Four of Norway's last five matches have produced three or more goals, including 4-1 wins over Italy and Estonia.

Therefore, expect there to be goals galore in this friendly clash on Sunday evening,

Erling Haaland was rested for the clash against Sweden, but it is likely to play a part against Morocco. The striker is the main man in this generation of players and he has a real chance of finishing as top scorer at the World Cup.

A tally of 55 goals in 49 international appearances is nothing short of spectacular, so expect the Manchester City ace to warm up for the World Cup with a goal this Sunday.

Speaking of talismans, Brahim Diaz should be given a start against Norway after playing only nine minutes last time out.

The Real Madrid star has been recovering from a recent injury, but 90 minutes against the Norwegians could stand him in good stead.

He shone at the Africa Cup of Nations, scoring five goals in seven matches, averaging 1.4 shots on target per game in the process.

With goals likely to feature in this game, Diaz will be eager to test the opposition goalkeeper.

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Key Match Stats

• Morocco and Norway last faced each other at the 1998 World Cup and played out a 2-2 draw

• Norway are set to take part in their first major tournament since Euro 2000

• Morocco became the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2022

• Erling Haaland is Norway's leading all-time goalscorer with 55

• Morocco have scored at least two goals in their previous three matches

• Norway's only defeat since the start of 2025 came against Netherlands in March

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