Norway v England: Haaland and Kane to star in 90/1 Bet Builder

Norway must not be underestimated

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Saturday 11 June, 22:00 kick-off
Live on ITV
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

When Norway have come up against big-name opposition in big games in recent times, they've won.

They smashed Italy 4-1 in the San Siro to complete a brilliant qualifying campaign and end their lengthy and agonising wait to reach a major tournament again.

And when put up against Brazil, the World Cup's most decorated side, they produced the goods again, enjoying the bulk of possession and sealing victory with two Erling Haaland strikes after the break.

Their "Sterkere Sammen" motto, which translates as "stronger together, is certainly playing out at this World Cup.

With wily tactician Stale Solbakken in charge - his decision to rest virtually his entire starting XI in the final group game against France when qualification was already assured now looks a masterstroke - Norway are a force to be reckoned with.

England face new test as they head to Miami

Whatever happens to England in this World Cup, they'll never forget that dramatic night in the Azteca when, a man down, they held off hosts Mexico to claim a thrilling 3-2 win and set up this quarter-final clash.

But that can be parked for now. England's task ahead is seductively straightforward on paper: get past the Norwegians and one of Argentina or Switzerland and they'll be in the World Cup final for the first time since 1966.

After the altitude of Mexico City, England's next test is to cope with the heat of Miami. And it could get extremely hot and muggy for the 6pm local (10pm UK) kick-off time.

England clear favourites

After being 7/52.40 favourites to beat Mexico in 90 minutes, England are a shade of odds-on here at 17/201.85.

Norway are 10/34.33 while The Draw is 13/53.60.

For those carrying an uneasy feeling that The Three Lions are due a shootout at some point, England are 8/19.00 to win on penalties. Norway are 9/110.00 in the same market.

Norway have never been involved in a shootout but note that, after losing six of their first seven, England have won three of the last four.

Overall, I can't quite pull the trigger on whether we'll have a Norwegian drum celebration or England's players singing 'Wonderwall'.

Playing in their third sraight World Cup quarter-final, I favour England to get it done as this is new ground for Norway and may be a step too far but the underdogs have some dangerous forward players and that's not just you know who.

Head to Haaland

Yes, Erling Haaland. We've become used to his superb scoring feats in the Premier League for a few years now but his numbers for Norway are quite frankly ridiculous.

The Striking Viking has scored in 14 straight games for his country and has plundered 27 goals in that run. And this is with Norway, not 1970 Brazil.

So, bet one is simple: Haaland Anytime Goalscorer at 6/52.20. The odds-against price is a must as he looks to add to his seven goals in four games (he missed the France match) at this World Cup.

I've paid close attention to the header markets in this tournament and there's another opportunity with Norway's main man.

Haaland nodded in the opener against Brazil while he also swished the blond ponytail to head home four times in qualifying.

In his last 10 games for Norway, Haaland has scored five headers so he's clearly been getting good aerial service rather than just galloping onto Martin Odegaard through balls.

Given that 1-in-2 ratio, the 9/25.50 for Haaland To Score A Header definitely appeals.

Star performers can feature in Bet Builder

I haven't finished with Haaland yet!

He came out top ranked in my Golden Boot trends preview and was the main tip at 12/113.00. Surely the each-way part has landed given that he's already on seven.

And in a World Cup that's been lit up by superstars, I also want to get Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham involved too.

Kane has six goals and an assist so far while Bellingham boasts four goals and an assist.

Both players are huge goal threats and can set up teammates too.

In Mexico v England, the four main attacking forces - Kane, Bellingham, Raul Jimenez and Julian Quinones - all found the net so Thomas Tuchel's men can be vulnerable at the back (they've conceded five times already in this World Cup) as well as prolific in attack.

So let's head to the To Score Or Assist market and play Haaland, Kane and Bellingham. Haaland had eight assists for Manchester City last season.

I'm also going to add in Norway winger Antonio Nusa. The Leipzig man had two goals and three assists in Norway's World Cup qualifying campaign and scored a beauty in the group win over the Ivory Coast.

He operates down the left and that means Nusa has the chance to take advantage of England's problem right-back position.

The Score or Assist Bet Builder for those four pays 13/114.00.

Finally, there's a version of the above bet where we can transfer in headed goals for both Haaland and Kane. Ideally, they would be from crosses from Bellingham and Nusa.

Kane has three headed goals already in this World Cup so let's have some quarter-final fun and try to land a biggie.

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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