Estonia vs Norway

Estonia will face a formidable Norway side at A. Le Coq Arena on Monday as they aim to secure a top-two spot in their World Cup Qualifying group.

The Sinisargid are looking to recover from a recent loss, while the in-form Lovene seek to maintain their flawless Group I record.

Under Jurgen Henn, Estonia have struggled, managing only two wins, one draw, and six losses since June 2024. With two defeats in their three 2025 matches, their World Cup hopes are fading. Their latest setback was a 3-1 loss to Israel on Friday, despite Mattias Kait giving them an early lead. This defeat left Estonia third in the group, with one win and two losses from their opening three qualifiers, trailing second-placed Israel by three points and leaders Norway by six.

Estonia’s home form adds to their challenges, with just three wins in their last 10 home games since 2022, including a 3-1 victory over Azerbaijan in October 2024. Fans may be skeptical about their chances, but a win on Monday could level Estonia with Israel on six points, though they’d need a significant goal difference swing to claim second place.

Norway, led by Stale Solbakken, are the group’s standout team, boasting a perfect three wins from three matches. Their latest triumph was a 3-0 win over Italy, with goals from Alexander Sorloth, Antonio Nusa, and Erling Haaland. This result has them three points ahead of Israel and six ahead of Estonia as the group stage nears its midpoint.

Despite a stronger home record, Norway’s confidence is bolstered by three consecutive away victories. A fourth win could extend their lead at the top to six points, while a loss would allow Israel a chance to draw level on nine points with four games remaining.