Norway have been on our radar as a team to follow at the 2026 World Cup for some time and they are fancied to see off Ivory Coast at the last-32 stage. Both teams have the talent to go a long way in this tournament, but we just feel the Vikings will have a mental and physical edge in this match-up.
Punters can get 20/21 for Norway to get the job done in normal time and that is the first of our World Cup tips today.
Betting Odds
Ivory Coast vs Norway Betting Odds – 2026 World Cup
Result | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Ivory Coast | 13/5 | 27.8% |
Norway | 20/21 | 51.2% |
Draw | 5/2 | 28.6% |
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
Norway are 20/21 favourites to beat Ivory Coast , who are 13/5 for the win, with the draw at 5/2.
How to Watch
How to watch Ivory Coast vs Norway
This intriguing clash is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 BST on Tuesday evening and will be broadcast live on BBC One.
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Form Guides
Ivory Coast form guide
Les Elephants travelled to North Americ a in fine spirits following friendly wins over South Korea, Scotland and, most significantly, France , so it was no surprise to see them advance from Group E. Manchester United winger Amad Diallo fired in a late decider against Ecuador and former Arsenal player Nicolas Pepe bagged both goals as Curacao were beaten 2-0.
In between those victories, Ivory Coast took the lead against Germany via Franck Kessie but were undone by Deniz Undav’s second-half double in a 2-1 defeat. That form is solid enough to warrant respect and RB Leipzig teenager Yan Diomande is another hot prospect to watch out for going forward.
However, Les Elephants have past history of faltering when the going gets tough in big games and we just fear their current squad is short on quality at the back. Both teams have scored in nine of Norway’s last 10 matches, so a BOYLE Sports price boost of 11/4 for the Vikings to prevail and each side to net in Texas certainly takes the eye.
Norway form guide
One man doesn’t make a team but it is safe to say that Erling Haaland has been the talisman behind Norway’s rapid rise up the FIFA rankings . The Manchester City superstar scored an incredible 16 goals during a superb qualifying campaign which featured eight straight wins, including stand-out 3-0 and 4-1 triumphs over Italy.
There never seemed any danger of Haaland wilting under pressure at this tournament and he added another four strikes as Iraq were thumped 4-1 and Senegal were beaten 3-2 in Group I. Head coach Stale Solbakken opted to rest his big guns for a 4-1 loss to France in the third round of fixtures but bringing back those freshened up key figures could give them an edge here.
Arsenal playmaker Martin Odegaard , Atletico Madrid forward Alexander Sorloth and RB Leipzig youngster Antonio Nusa add to the appeal of this attack-minded outfit.
However, there is no doubt who the main man is and Haaland features in a Super Boost of EVS (was 2/5) to have a shot on target in the first half, while the odds for him to hit another double or better have been enhanced to 7/2.
For those wanting a bigger pay-out, 18/1 for Haaland to score first in a 2-1 win is our final Ivory Coast vs Norway prediction.
Haaland to score first & Norway win 2-1 @ 18/1
Betting Tips
Ivory Coast vs Norway Betting Tips
Norway to win in normal time @ 20/21
Haaland to score first & Norway win 2-1 @ 18/1
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