Italy vs Norway National Team Stats & Comparisons

This Quick Stats Snapshot summarizes the matchup, highlighting historical results, goal comparisons, recent form, and key performance metrics like possession, shots, and xG, along with tactical insights and the impact on rankings and tournaments.

Quick Stats Snapshot

A complete overview of the matchup including historical results, goal comparison, and current performance trends.

Win / Draw / Loss

Historical record between both teams.

12 - 8 - 6

Team A Wins: 12

Draws: 8

Team B Wins: 6

Goals For / Against

Attacking strength and defensive comparison.

38 / 25

Team A: 38 Scored / 25 Conceded

Team B: 25 Scored / 38 Conceded

Goal Difference: +13

Last 5 Match Results

Recent form and momentum analysis.

Team A:

W W D L W

Team B:

L D L W L

In-Depth Head-to-Head Breakdown

A comprehensive look at the rivalry, analyzing long-term trends, venue influence, and goal-scoring patterns across different eras.

Historic Record

Total Matches	Team A Wins	Draws	Team B Wins
26	12	8	6

Home vs Away Performance

Venue	Team A Wins	Draws	Team B Wins
Team A Home	8	3	2
Team B Home	4	5	4

Goals per Decade

Decade	Total Goals	Team A Goals	Team B Goals
1990s	18	11	7
2000s	21	12	9
2010s	24	15	9
2020s	12	7	5

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Match-Level Metrics

A detailed analytical view of the game using advanced performance data to evaluate control, efficiency, and overall impact.

Possession, Shots, Passing Accuracy

Possession 62%

Shots 15

Passing Accuracy 88%

Expected Goals (xG)

xG evaluates the quality of scoring chances and compares performance to the final scoreline.

1.8

Team A xG

1.1

Team B xG

Performance Comparison

Shots

Pass %

Advanced Analysis

A deeper dive into patterns, predictions, and tactical evolution to understand not just what happened, but why it happened.

Trend Predictions

Data-driven forecasts based on historical results, player form, and statistical models. These predictions help anticipate likely outcomes, scoring probabilities, and momentum shifts.

Win Probability xG Forecast Momentum Shift

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Tactical Notes

Breakdown of team strategies, including preferred formations, in-game adjustments, and how tactics have evolved across different eras or against specific opponents.

Formation Changes Over Time Opponent Strategy

Italy vs Norway Head-to-Head FAQ

What is the overall head‑to‑head record between Italy and Norway?

Across their meetings, Italy has more wins overall, but Norway has scored strongly in recent matches; in a recent sample Italy won 2 and Norway won 1 of the latest three encounters with 4 goals each.

How many total matches have they played and how many goals have been scored?

Historically they’ve met around 39 times with roughly 72 goals scored between them — averaging about 1.85 goals per game.

Which team has the edge in recent competitive fixtures?

In recent FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Norway recorded significant wins over Italy (e.g., 3‑0 and 4‑1 victories), showing strong form in the latest competitive head‑to‑head.

Are their head‑to‑head games usually high‑scoring?

Many of the matchups have featured multiple goals — a large proportion of recent games finished with over 1.5 or 2.5 total goals.

Does one team score significantly more than the other?

Italy and Norway have both found the net in recent matchups, and neither side dominates massively in scoring — the head‑to‑head stats show both teams contributing offensively.

conclusion

In recent encounters, Italy has historically had the edge, but Norway’s latest results, including key wins in World Cup qualifiers, show a more balanced and competitive rivalry.