Norway and Senegal will meet in their second Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, June 23, at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
This marks the first World Cup encounter between the two nations.
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Norway enters the game after a dominant 4-1 victory over Iraq, placing them top of Group I alongside France.
The Opta supercomputer gives Norway a 45.0% win probability, compared to 29.6% for Senegal, with a draw at 25.4%.
The Norwegian side has won 11 consecutive competitive matches, scoring 50 goals and conceding seven.
Striker Erling Haaland has scored in 11 straight competitive appearances and has netted multiple goals in each of his last five international games.
Senegal is looking to bounce back from a 3-1 defeat to France in their opener.
The African team has conceded goals in 12 consecutive World Cup matches, a streak dating back to their tournament debut in 2002.
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Head coach Pape Thiaw confirmed Senegal has a fully fit squad with no injury concerns.
However, the team has faced internal disputes over unpaid coaching staff wages and travel visa issues for support personnel.
Opta data shows Norway has a 98.2% probability of advancing to the next round, while Senegal retains a 56.7% chance.
Midfielder Martin Ødegaard completed 16 passes in the final third and delivered four line-breaking passes in Norway's opening victory.
Historically, Senegal won the last friendly meeting 2-1 in March 2006.
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Senegal initially lost only one of their first five World Cup matches against European opposition but have now lost their last three consecutive games against European teams.
