June 9, 2025 – Matchday 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers sees Estonia vs Norway Prediction: Shocking Lineups and Must-Know Team News Revealed! at A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn. Norway enter the game with a perfect record in Group I while Estonia tries to keep their qualification hopes alive. This should be an exciting match. Can Estonia pull an upset against a dominant Norway led by Erling Haaland? Here are the latest team news, predicted lineups, form, where to watch, and our experts prediction.
Team Information: Key Updates and Injuries
Estonia: Jürgen Henn’s Estonia team is coming off a 3-1 defeat against Israel, despite taking the lead through Mattias Käit during the match. The Estonia squad also does not suffer from any major injury concerns ahead of their match against Norway and Henn is likely to name a similar lineup. Mattias Käit will play an important role in midfield, whilst Rauno Sappinen will play a key role in attack if Estonia are to utilize their home advantage. Over the years the Estonia squad has presented a solid defense, and this will be tested by the powerful Norwegian attack.
Norway: Ståle Solbakken’s Norway side are in excellent form, having won all three qualifiers so far including an impressive 3-0 win against Italy. There is no change in the attacking trio from Italy who are all fit, which is Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth and Antonio Nusa. Martin Ødegaard and Sander Berge will undoubtedly control the midfield. The back four has also been solid including Kristoffer Ajer. With the strength and depth Norway has in their squad, they are strong favorites to win this tie.
Predicted Lineups Estonia vs Norway
Based on recent posts on X and web previews, here are the expected starting XIs for the match:
| Team | Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1) |
|---|---|
| Estonia | Hein (GK); Schjønning-Larsen, Paskotši, Kuusk, Saliste; Shein, Palumets; Kristal, Käit, Sinyavskiy; Sappinen |
| Norway | Nyland (GK); Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Berge, Thorsby; Nusa, Ødegaard, Sørloth; Haaland |
Recent Results and Head-to-Head
Estonia’s Recent Form: Estonia have had a varied campaign, with one win (3-2 vs. Moldova) and two losses (3-1 vs. Israel and another loss earlier). Their home record has been patchy, with six defeats in their last nine games in all competitions since June 2024. Mattias Käit’s goals offer a positive sign but persistent mistakes in defence raise concern.
Norway’s Recent Form: Norway are in a rich vein of form, winning all three qualifiers (5-0 vs. Moldova, 4-2 vs. Israel, 3-0 vs. Italy). In their last five matches, Norway has scored three or more goals each time; emphasising their attacking strength. Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa, and Alexander Sørloth have been different class, and the midfield pairing of Ødegaard and Berge have looked to dominate.
Head-to-Head: Norway hold the historical edge, winning 2-1 in a friendly in 2005, and Estonia winning 1-0 in two friendlies in 2014. They’ve only met three times, so this is their first competitive meeting, adding intrigue to the match-up.
Prediction: who wins?
Norway’s perfect record and goal scoring prowess make them an overwhelming favorite. Missing some scoring weapons, Erling Haaland in good goal scoring form, Ødegaard’s creativity in the midfield and support from their own defenders should prove too much for the inconsistent Estonian side.
Estonia may try to buoy themselves in front of a home crowd, but their flaws defensively will likely be exposed. With Norway’s recent form, a clean sheet is on the table.
Our prediction: Estonia 0-3 Norway. expect Haaland and his men will run out winners, keeping 100% going at the top of Group I.
Betting tip: Norway to win to nil looks a strong bet given their offensive prowess lately and with Estonia’s poor defending.