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The Norway vs Portugal head-to-head record is back in the spotlight as the two sides meet in the UEFA Nations League on 27 September 2026. As of 25 September 2026, both nations sit at the top of Group D after one round of fixtures: Norway are first and Portugal second, level on points, wins and goal difference following identical opening results in the group.
Head-to-Head Record
Across all 4 recorded meetings between these two sides – running from their first encounter on 10 September 2003 to their most recent on 29 May 2016 – Portugal have won three times to Norway’s one, with no draws. Portugal have scored 5 goals in that span against Norway’s 1, and the average of 1.5 goals per match across those four games points to a historically tight, low-scoring pairing. It is a small sample and one that predates this Nations League meeting by a decade, so it carries limited weight on current form.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-29 | Portugal vs Norway | 3-0 | International Friendly | 2016 |
| 2011-06-04 | Portugal vs Norway | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship qualification | 2010-2011 |
| 2010-09-07 | Norway vs Portugal | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship qualification | 2010-2011 |
| 2003-09-10 | Norway vs Portugal | 0-1 | International Club Friendly | 2003 |
Norway: Recent Form
Norway’s last six matches read W D W W L W, producing four wins, one draw and one loss for a points-per-game figure of 2.17. They have scored 12 goals and conceded 11 across that run (2.00 and 1.83 per game respectively), a high-scoring pattern underlined by zero clean sheets and no games without a goal. Their most recent outing was a 3-2 win over Denmark, preceded by a 1-1 draw against England.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | H | Denmark | UEFA Nations League | 3-2 | W |
| 2026-07-11 | H | England | FIFA World Cup | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-07-05 | A | Brazil | FIFA World Cup | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-06-30 | A | Cote d’Ivoire | FIFA World Cup | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-06-26 | H | France | FIFA World Cup | 1-4 | L |
| 2026-06-23 | H | Senegal | FIFA World Cup | 3-2 | W |
Portugal: Recent Form
Portugal’s last six matches read W L W D W D: three wins, two draws and one loss, for a ppg of 1.83. Their defensive record is notably tighter than Norway’s, with just 3 goals conceded against 9 scored (0.50 and 1.50 per game), including three clean sheets and two matches in which they failed to score. Portugal’s latest result was a 1-0 win over Wales, following a 0-1 defeat to Spain.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | H | Wales | UEFA Nations League | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-07-06 | H | Spain | FIFA World Cup | 0-1 | L |
| 2026-07-02 | H | Croatia | FIFA World Cup | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-06-27 | A | Colombia | FIFA World Cup | 0-0 | D |
| 2026-06-23 | H | Uzbekistan | FIFA World Cup | 5-0 | W |
| 2026-06-17 | H | Democratic Republic of the Congo | FIFA World Cup | 1-1 | D |
Form and Record at a Glance
- In their 4 recorded meetings, Portugal have won 3 and Norway 1, with no draws.
- The average total goals across those four meetings sits at 1.5 per match.
- Norway’s last six matches: 4 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, 12 goals for, 11 against, ppg of 2.17.
- Portugal’s last six matches: 3 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss, 9 goals for, 3 against, ppg of 1.83, with three clean sheets.
- Both sides are level on points, wins and goal difference after one round of the UEFA Nations League Group D, with Norway first and Portugal second.
How Norway and Portugal Compare
Norway’s recent form is the more attacking of the two, averaging 2.00 goals for and 1.83 against per game, while Portugal have been considerably tighter defensively, averaging 1.50 for and just 0.50 against. In the UEFA Nations League Group D table the pair are locked together on points, wins and goal difference after one round, with Norway ranked first and Portugal second – a gap decided purely on tie-break rather than results so far this campaign.
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FAQ
How many times have Norway and Portugal met?
On record, Norway and Portugal have met at least 4 times, with meetings dating from 10 September 2003 to 29 May 2016. Portugal have won 3 of those, Norway 1, with no draws.
What is the head-to-head record between Norway and Portugal?
Across their 4 recorded meetings, Portugal lead 3 wins to Norway’s 1, with no draws, and hold a 5-1 goal advantage over that span, for an average of 1.5 total goals per meeting.
How have Norway and Portugal performed recently?
Norway have won four of their last six matches (W D W W L W) at a ppg of 2.17, while Portugal have won three of their last six (W L W D W D) at a ppg of 1.83, with a tighter defensive record of just 3 goals conceded.
When do Norway and Portugal play next?
Norway host Portugal in the UEFA Nations League on 27 September 2026, with both currently occupying the top two places in Group D.