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Norway vs Senegal — Group I Preview & Odds (23 Jun 2026)

Norway and Senegal meet in a crucial Group I fixture on 23 June at 00:00 UTC. Norway demolished Iraq 4-1 in their opener and sit top of the group, while Senegal fell 1-3 to France and need a result here to stay in contention for the Round of 32.

Norway vs Senegal — Group I, 23 June 00:00 UTC

Group I standings entering Matchday 2

France lead the group on six points after wins over Senegal (3-1) and Iraq (3-0). Norway are second on three points following their emphatic 4-1 victory over Iraq. Senegal and Iraq each have zero points — both need to win here to have any realistic chance of progressing.

PosTeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1France220061+56
2Norway110041+33
3Senegal100113-20
4Iraq200217-60

1X2 odds comparison

BookmakerNorway (1)Draw (X)Senegal (2)
Pinnacle2.253.513.42
CloudBet2.203.453.35
Betfair2.203.503.30
Coral2.103.503.30
888Sport2.103.303.20
Cashpoint2.173.503.35
MansionBet2.253.403.20

Odds sourced via Sportmonks on 23 June 2026. Lines may have moved since publication.

Prediction model breakdown

The Sportmonks prediction model gives Norway a 41.80% chance of winning, the draw at 24.55%, and Senegal at 33.65%. At average odds of around 2.18, the market implies roughly a 46% chance of a Norway win — slightly above the model's estimate of 41.80%.

Senegal at 33.65% model-probability versus the ~30% implied by odds around 3.30 suggests the market roughly agrees with the model on the away win.

Additional markets

  • Over/Under 2.5 goals: The model gives 56.25% to Over 2.5, reflecting both teams' opening match scorelines (4-1 for Norway, 1-3 for Senegal).
  • Both Teams to Score: BTTS Yes at 58.95% model probability — Betfair price BTTS Yes at 1.67, implying ~60%, which lines up closely.
  • Most likely correct scores: 1-1 (11.22%), 2-1 to Norway (8.73%), 1-0 to Norway (8.40%).

By Daniel Park · Updated