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Iraq vs Norway: Who Is Most Likely to Score?

World Cup 2026 Iraq vs Norway goalscorer prediction: best scorer pick Erling Haaland, first-goal pick Erling Haaland, dark horse Alexander Sørloth and Nabivo's bold call.

STAGE
Group I
KICKOFF
June 16, 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
UPDATED
2026-06-16T17:39:11Z

LOCAL MATCH INFORMATION

Iraq vs Norway

Venue local time: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT

ET, CT and PT: Eastern Time (ET): 6:00 PM EDT · Central Time (CT): 5:00 PM CDT · Pacific Time (PT): 3:00 PM PDT

FIFA host city: Boston

Stadium: Boston Stadium / Gillette Stadium

Actual location: Foxborough, Massachusetts

Address: One Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035

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Who is most likely to score in Iraq vs Norway?Nabivo's best scorer pick for Iraq vs Norway is Erling Haaland. Our editorial estimate gives him a 57% chance to score.
  • This is the obvious pick, and sometimes the obvious pick is still the right one.
  • Erling Haaland scored 16 times in qualifying and Norway have several ways to feed him in the box.
  • Iraq may defend deep, but that can mean more crosses, cutbacks and second chances for Norway's No. 9.
Who is the first-goal pick?Nabivo's first-goal pick is Erling Haaland, with a 32% estimated chance to score first.
  • Norway are likely to look for him early through crosses and direct central passes.
  • His first few touches inside the box may matter more than long spells of possession.
Who is the dark horse scorer?Alexander Sørloth is Nabivo's dark horse scorer for Iraq vs Norway, with a 25% estimated chance to score.
  • Alexander Sørloth is the player who can benefit if Iraq send extra defenders toward Erling Haaland.
  • At the far post, his size and movement can make him the forgotten man.
Our readOur read: Iraq can make this crowded, but Norway have too many ways to put the ball into Erling Haaland's area. This is the match where I would rather be obvious than clever.
What was Nabivo’s original pre-match lineup expectation?Original pre-match lineup note: Projected to start as Norway's central striker; the official starting XI is not yet confirmed.
What is Nabivo's bold prediction?Erling Haaland scores at least twice.

BEST SCORER PICK

STRONGErling HaalandNorway57% estimated chance to score
  • This is the obvious pick, and sometimes the obvious pick is still the right one.
  • Erling Haaland scored 16 times in qualifying and Norway have several ways to feed him in the box.
  • Iraq may defend deep, but that can mean more crosses, cutbacks and second chances for Norway's No. 9.

Original pre-match lineup note: Projected to start as Norway's central striker; the official starting XI is not yet confirmed.

BOLD CALL

Group IErling Haaland scores at least twice.Iraq vs Norway

FIRST GOAL PICK

STRONGErling HaalandNorway32% estimated chance to score first
  • Norway are likely to look for him early through crosses and direct central passes.
  • His first few touches inside the box may matter more than long spells of possession.

Original pre-match lineup note: Projected to start as Norway's central striker; the official starting XI is not yet confirmed.

DARK HORSE SCORER

SOLIDAlexander SørlothNorway25% estimated chance to score
  • Alexander Sørloth is the player who can benefit if Iraq send extra defenders toward Erling Haaland.
  • At the far post, his size and movement can make him the forgotten man.

Original pre-match lineup note: Expected to feature in Norway's front line, but his exact starting role is uncertain until the official XI is released.

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Updated: 2026-06-16T17:39:11Z

Nabivo editorial estimates are based on projected role, likely minutes, recent international scoring profile and the matchup. They are not official odds.