Norway face Senegal in a crunch World Cup clash that could secure Erling Haaland’s first appearance in the knockout stages of the tournament.
After a 4-1 win over Iraq in their opening match, the Scandinavians will be keen to carry their momentum forward once more against a tough African side.
Senegal were beaten by France in their opener, but showed plenty of fight against Les Bleus.
But if they want to advance inside the top two of Group I, this is a game they must win.
Catch up with all the team news right here on 101GreatGoals.
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Norway team news
Norway starting XI: Nyland, Ajer, Wolfe, Heggem, Berge, Odegaard, Aursnes, Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa, Ryerson
Norway substitutes: Tangvik, Selvik, Ostigard, Bjorkan, Pedersen, Langas, Falchener, Thorsby, Berg, Thorstvedt, Aasgaard, Schjelderup, Bobb, Hauge, Strand Larsen
Senegal team news
Senegal starting XI: Koulibaly, Diatte, Niakhate, Diouf, Gueye, Camara, Gueye, Mane, Jackson, Sarr
Senegal substitutes: Diouf, Diaw, Sarr, Seck, Jakobs, Mendy, Ciss, Sarr, Diarra, Ndiaye, Ndiaye, Mbaye
Where to watch Norway vs Senegal: TV channel, online live stream
The match kicks off on Monday, June 22 in East Rutherford. However, the game takes place at 01:00 BST on Tuesday morning in the UK.
In the UK, the match will be broadcast on ITV. Fans will be able to stream the game on ITVX.
Norway vs Senegal stats
- Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their opening World Cup match
- Erling Haaland scored twice against Iraq and has now scored in 11 consecutive international appearances
- Norway have lost only one of their last six matches in all competitions
- The Scandinavians won all eight of their World Cup qualifying matches
- Senegal lost 3-1 to France in their Group I opener
- Ibrahim Mbaye became the youngest African goalscorer in World Cup history against France
- Senegal have failed to win any of their last three matches
- Norway and Senegal have met once previously, with Senegal winning 2-1 in 2006
- Norway are aiming to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 1998
- Senegal have qualified from the group stage in two of their last three World Cup appearances
Prediction for Norway vs Senegal
Both teams possess significant attacking quality but have shown vulnerabilities defensively in recent matches.
Norway’s front line, led by Haaland, is capable of causing problems for any defence, while Senegal’s pace and physicality in attack make them a constant threat.
With qualification implications hanging over the contest, an entertaining draw looks a strong possibility.
Prediction: Norway 2-2 Senegal
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