Round of 32 · #78
Ivory Coast v Norway
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
The goals, minute by minute
- 39'Antonio NusaGoal · 0-1
- 74'Amad DialloGoal · 1-1
- 86'Erling HaalandGoal · 1-2
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Ivory Coast (2nd Group E) vs Norway (2nd Group I) · knockout
Level of the teams
Ivory Coast: African champion, physical and fast, in great form.
Norway: with Erling Haaland (top scorer) and Ødegaard, plenty of goals but a
more vulnerable defense.
Key factors
- An even, physical tie between two in-form teams.
- Norway relies heavily on Haaland's finishing.
- Ivory Coast is intense and dangerous in transition.
Prediction
Result in 90': 1-1 draw (alternative: 2-1 Norway)
- Ivory Coast win: ~33%
- Draw: ~30%
- Norway win: ~37%
Advances: Norway (~55%)
Player to watch: Erling Haaland, can settle the game in one move.
Final verdict, Confidence: medium
A very even tie. Norway is a slight favorite on Haaland's finishing, but Ivory
Coast has the physicality and pace to spring an upset. Likely a tight finish.