Norway eye knockout spot as Senegal face early exit
Norway can secure a place in the World Cup last 32 with a victory in East Rutherford, while Senegal must avoid a second consecutive defeat to keep their tournament hopes alive.
Norway sit top of Group I after a dominant 4-1 victory over Iraq in their opening match. Ståle Solbakken's side are currently on a four-game unbeaten run and enter this clash with a 98.2% probability of progressing to the next round according to the Opta supercomputer. A win here would guarantee their first-ever progression to the knockout stages in their fourth finals appearance.
Senegal manager Pape Thiaw is under pressure to find defensive solutions after a 3-1 loss to France left the Lions of Teranga at risk of a fourth straight match without a win. Despite a late goal from teenager Ibrahim Mbaye in the opener, Senegal's leaky backline remains a major concern as they look to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat against European opposition.
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Per-game averages at this tournament — updates as the games are played.
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Every tournament game combined — Norway 6 games, Senegal 4 games.
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Their recent form.
The road to the final.
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