The most likely score is Norway 2–1 Ivory Coast. Recent previews and odds lean toward a close, moderately high-scoring Norway edge, with several sources also pointing to over 2.5 total goals and Norway as the favorite to win or advance.

Why this score

  • Norway is the betting favorite in multiple previews, but not by a huge margin.
  • The total-goals line is commonly set at 2.5, which fits a 2–1 type result better than a low-scoring game.
  • Some outlets even project Norway to win 4–2, showing that analysts expect chances at both ends rather than a tight 1–0 game.

Other plausible scores

  • 1–1 if Ivory Coast slows the match down and Norway’s finishing is less efficient.
  • 2–0 Norway if Norway controls the game early and limits Ivory Coast’s transition chances.
  • 2–1 Ivory Coast is the main upset path, since at least one model-based preview sees the matchup as closer to 50-50 than the market suggests.
Quick pick **Most likely exact score: Norway 2–1 Ivory Coast**.