2026-2027 Nations League: Norway vs. Wales, Probable Lineups

Norway and Wales face off on Saturday, November 14, in the penultimate matchday of Group A4 in the UEFA Nations League. It’s a crucial match for both national teams, which are tied for third place with three points each and are chasing Denmark, which sits in second place with six points. Their chances of catching up to the Danes also depend on the result of the other match in the group, in which the Scandinavian team will face Portugal. A victory is therefore essential to keep their qualification hopes alive, with both teams looking to bounce back from a difficult start to the campaign.

Norway got off to a great start in the group, defeating Denmark 3-2. Subsequently, however, they suffered three consecutive losses, all by a score of 2-1: two against Portugal and one against Wales. The team coached by Ståle Solbakken has nonetheless shown good offensive consistency, finding the back of the net in all four matches. The problem lies in defense: the Scandinavians have always conceded at least two goals.

To try to reverse this trend, the head coach is likely to once again rely on the attacking trio of Oscar Bobb, Erling Haaland, and Antonio Nusa. Much attention will naturally be focused on the Manchester City forward, who is nearing his 60th appearance for the national team, backed by an extraordinary tally of 65 goals. After the match against Wales, Norway will close out its group stage by facing Denmark again, a team it already defeated in the first leg.

Wales enters the match with three points, earned in its victory over Norway. However, the two losses to Denmark—the most recent a 1-0 defeat in front of their home crowd—have complicated matters for Craig Bellamy’s team, which now trails Denmark in head-to-head matchups. The head coach will have to deal with some key absences: Ben Cabango and Sorba Thomas will be unavailable due to suspension. On the other hand, Harry Wilson—who missed the last international window due to injury—is back in the lineup. Chris Mepham is expected to start at center back, while up front, Daniel James could be deployed as the deepest-lying forward.

Probable lineups:

Norway (4-3-3): Selvik; Ryerson, Ajer, Østigård, Wolfe; Ødegaard, Berge, Berg; Bobb, Haaland, Nusa.

Wales (4-2-3-1): Ward; Williams, Mepham, Davies, Dasilva; Ampadu, Colwill; Johnson, Cullen, Wilson; James