Brazil v Norway: Back superstars Vinicius Jr & Haaland in big 16/1 Bet Builder

Go for goals in New Jersey shootout

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Sunday 5 July, 21:00 kick-off
MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Live on ITV

Vinicius Junior vs Erling Haaland, the silky skill of the Samba Boys against the drive and determination of the Vikings - this game should be an absolute belter.

Brazil are certainly not having an easy ride as they try to win a sixth World Cup, after scraping past Japan they now face Norway as 4/51.80 favourites but with plenty of reasons to worry.

18/54.60 shots Norway earned their first ever World Cup knockout win against Ivory Coast in the last round, and despite their inexperience at this level they have plenty going for them as they look for their biggest ever victory.

Stale Solbakken's side have a similar energy and endeavour as Japan, especially in midfield, gave Brazil no end of problems before they pinched that stoppage time winner.

And unlike Japan, Norway have Haaland to put away any chances they create - and with 15 wins in 20 and a four-game unbeaten run against Brazil the Vikings won't back down from this fight.

The 13/53.60 draw is certainly in play, but certainly not a 0-0. Back the score draw at 10/34.33 if you fancy extra-time.

Brazil have only conceded twice while Norway have allowed eight, and conceded in every game, but Carlo Ancelotti has done wonders masking an obvious lack of legs in the Brazil midfield, while half of those eight Norway let in came from the reserves against France.

Norway can be fast starters - none of their games so far have been level at half-time and they've led going into the break in three of four. They're 11/82.38 to keep up their 100% record and score a first-half goal while they're 7/24.50 to lead at half time just as Japan did.

The 4/15.00 on Norway to score in both halves is also interesting - they've managed that in three out of four, and it should've been every game but for a missed penalty against France. For Brazil it's 8/52.60 and for the mother load it's 10/111.00 for both teams to score in both halves.

Ultimately though you'd think Ancelotti can find a way to get through, a Brazil win and both teams to score at 12/53.40 seems the most appropriate outright bet on this one - but I can't help thinking goals is the way go go here, both teams should've scored twice in the France game even with Norway playing the back-ups, and it could've easily landed in Brazil v Japan too. So we'll roll with it again here in what's hopefully a shootout.

Get 16/117.00 on Haaland & Vinicius Jr Bet Builder

And what about these two superstars we have playing? A Sportsbook OddsBoost that stands out is the 4/15.00 on Vinicius Jr and Erling Haaland to have 2+ shots on target each - Haaland's hit that in all three games and Vini Jr in three of four.

If that's not enough for you, you can tag on both of them to be fouled 2+ times to their 2+ shots on target in a 16/117.00 Match Stat Special. Vini has obviously landed that in every game but just once for Haaland. He is facing his old mate Gabriel here though...

And speaking of the Arsenal man, he's only given away one foul so far, that will surely change here so back him for 2+ fouls at 13/102.30 or double him up with Haaland for the old enemies to give away 2+ fouls each at 7/24.50.

There's a fun special you have here as well, with 12/113.00 on offer for Gabriel and Haaland to both foul each other once in the first half. With their history you'd think that one's definitely in play.

Sometimes, you know, you can just keep things really simple and still profit - for example it wouldn't take a genius (obviously) to suggest backing Haaland and Vinicius to both score anytime, but it's still a 5/16.00 double.

That's a great return considering Haaland has scored in every game and Vini in three of four, and missed a great chance against Japan, and the big stars have really stood out in this World Cup. This would be no surprise.

Notable winners on Betting.Betfair so far at the 2026 World Cup...

- Mark Stinchcombe's stunning 38/139.00 Bet Builder in South Korea v Czechia
- Paul Higham's 9/25.50 Bet Builder in Mexico's MD1 defeat of South Africa
- A 6/17.00 winning ACCA for Mark on Sunday at the World Cup
- Andy Robson's 9/110.00 five-leg ACCA as Germany wallop Curacao
- An 11/26.50 winner for Jimmy The Punt as Jonathan David scores 2+ goals
- Jack Critchley delivered a 5/16.00 goalscorer treble on day 13
- Japan score but lose to give Paul Higham a 3/14.00 winner
- France and Norway help Andy Robson land a 9/25.50 ACCA
- A Lucas Bergvall fouls frenzy v France secures 9/25.50 winner for Jimmy
- Jack bagged four out of four winners in MD21 including an 11/26.50 ACCA
- Andy Robson secured a 4/15.00 last 16 ACCA winner
- A full house of winning tips and an 11/26.50 ACCA to boot for Mark
- Loads of Messi shots and fouls won mean a 4/15.00 winner for Paul
- Shootout joy as Kev Hatchard lands 4/15.00 winner in Australia v Egypt

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