Brazil vs Norway Prediction 7/5/2026 Round of 16 Picks

In this article we will formulate a Brazil vs Norway prediction for this World Cup game on Sunday, July 5th at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this World Cup matchup.

Brazil Betting Preview

Brazil comes into this match after they defeated Japan by a score of 2-1 in the Round of 32. Brazil trailed 1-0 at halftime, but they tied the game at one in the 56th minute and scored the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time for the victory. Brazil recorded 19 total shots, seven shots on target, and had 69% of the possession in the game. Brazil got goals from Casemiro and Martinelli, while Guimaraes had four total shots and Alisson made one save in the win. 

Brazil finished first in Group C with seven points, which was tied with Morocco, but they had the better goal differential. In group play, Brazil drew with Morocco by a score of 1-1, defeated Haiti 3-0, and defeated Scotland 3-0. Brazil has had goals from Vinicius (4), Cunha (3), Martinelli, and Casemiro, while Guimaraes has had four assists. Vinicius has led the team with 10 shots on target, while Alisson has made 12 saves through four games. 

Norway Betting Preview

Norway comes into this match after they defeated Ivory Coast by a score of 2-1 in the Round of 32. Norway led 1-0 at halftime, but they allowed the tying goal in the 74th minute, before scoring in the 86th minute for the win. Norway recorded nine total shots, four shots on target, and had 53% of the possession in the game. Norway got goals from Haaland and Nusa, while Haaland had two shots on target and Nyland made four saves in the win. 

Norway finished second in Group I with six points, which was three points behind France and three points ahead of Senegal. In group play, Norway defeated Iraq by a score of 4-1, defeated Senegal 3-2, and lost to France by a score of 4-1. Norway has had goals from Haaland (5), Aasgaard, Ostigard, Pedersen, and Nusa, while Odegaard has three assists. Haaland has led the team with eight shots on target, while Nyland has made seven saves and Selvik has made five saves. 

Brazil vs Norway Prediction

Brazil comes into this match on a three game winning streak, but they didn’t play great against Japan and they were lucky to win that match in regular time. Norway has plenty of issues defensively, but they are very good at attacking and Haaland is an elite goal scorer. Norway has seen 5, 5, 5, and 3 goals in their first four games, while Brazil has seen 2, 3, 3, and 3 goals in their four games. I think we will see plenty of chances for both sides in this match and I like the over 2.5 goals here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 2.5