Rafael Nogueira
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This Portugal vs Norway head-to-head preview looks at the record and current form ahead of their UEFA Nations League meeting on 4 October 2026, with every figure below accurate as of 2 October 2026. Portugal sit top of Group D with a perfect record from three games, while Norway are third after one win from three – both positions come from the same group table, so they are directly comparable.
Head-to-Head Record
Across all 5 recorded meetings between these sides, stretching back to 10 September 2003, Portugal have won four and Norway one, with no draws. Portugal have scored 7 goals in that span against Norway’s 2, and the five meetings have averaged 1.8 total goals. The provider’s archive does not reach further back than 2003, so this is the full recorded history available rather than a guaranteed account of every match the two have ever played. The most recent meeting came on 27 September 2026, when Norway lost 1-2 at home to Portugal in this season’s Nations League group stage.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | Norway vs Portugal | 1-2 | UEFA Nations League | 2026-2027 |
| 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 |
Portugal: Recent Form
Portugal have won four of their last six matches across the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Nations League, a W-D-L record of 4-1-1 with 9 goals for and 5 against, giving them a points-per-game of 2.17. They have kept two clean sheets in that run but also failed to score twice, and all six matches were competitive fixtures with no friendlies involved. Their two most recent results were a 4-2 win away at Denmark and a 2-1 win over Norway.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | A | Denmark | UEFA Nations League | 4-2 | W |
| 2026-09-27 | A | Norway | UEFA Nations League | 2-1 | W |
| 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 |
Norway: Recent Form
Norway have won three of their last six matches, a W-D-L record of 3-1-2 with 10 goals for and 9 against, for a points-per-game of 1.67. They have not kept a clean sheet across this run, though like Portugal they played no friendlies in the sample. Norway’s two most recent results were a 1-2 loss away at Wales and a 1-2 loss at home to Portugal.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | A | Wales | UEFA Nations League | 1-2 | L |
| 2026-09-27 | H | Portugal | UEFA Nations League | 1-2 | L |
| 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 |
Form and Record at a Glance
- Across all 5 recorded meetings, Portugal have won 4 and Norway 1, with no draws and an average of 1.8 total goals per meeting.
- Portugal’s last six matches read 4-1-1 (W-D-L), with 9 goals for, 5 against and a ppg of 2.17.
- Norway’s last six matches read 3-1-2 (W-D-L), with 10 goals for, 9 against and a ppg of 1.67.
- Portugal have kept 2 clean sheets in their last six games; Norway have kept none.
- In UEFA Nations League Group D, Portugal lead with 9 points from three wins, while Norway sit third with 3 points from one win and two losses.
How Portugal and Norway Compare
Portugal arrive with both the stronger recent form (ppg 2.17 against 1.67) and the better Group D position (1st against 3rd in the same table), making the comparison direct. Norway have been slightly more productive in attack per match on average (1.67 goals for versus Portugal’s 1.5) but have conceded far more (1.5 against Portugal’s 0.83), leaving Portugal with the tighter defensive record of the two heading into the 4 October meeting.
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FAQ
How many times have Portugal and Norway met?
Portugal and Norway have 5 recorded meetings in the available data, dating back to 10 September 2003, with Portugal winning four of them and Norway one.
What is Portugal’s current form heading into this fixture?
Portugal have won four of their last six matches (W-D-L: 4-1-1), scoring 9 goals and conceding 5, for a points-per-game of 2.17 and two clean sheets.
What is Norway’s current form?
Norway have won three of their last six matches (3-1-2), scoring 10 and conceding 9 for a points-per-game of 1.67, without a clean sheet in that run.
Where do Portugal and Norway stand in UEFA Nations League Group D?
Portugal lead Group D with 9 points from three wins, while Norway are third with 3 points from one win and two losses, both positions coming from the same group table.