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WON Tip WON Wales 2-1 Norway
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Wales

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L L L D D
2W 3D 5L → Steady
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2-1
7:45 pm
Cardiff City Stadium (Cardiff)
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Norway
Away
L W L W W
6W 1D 3L → Steady
Thursday, 1st October 2026 Selection
Over 1.5
Backing over 1.5 goals
Implied Prob89.3%Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge-6.3%Overpriced
Kelly %0%Suggested bankroll %
TICKET #BED00385
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Written & reviewed by BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst · Last checked 2 Oct 2026
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Supporting Bets
Extras
Primary Selection
Over 1.5 — over 1.5 goals
1.12
Over 2.5 Goals65% Over 1.5 Goals90% BTTS — Yes80%
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Wales vs Norway Competition: UEFA Nations League Date: Thursday, 1st October 2026 KO: 7:45 pm Pick: Over 1.5 (over 1.5 goals) Odds: 1.12 Confidence: 83% Also: Over 2.5 Goals (65%) Also: Over 1.5 Goals (90%) Also: BTTS — Yes (80%) Ticket #BED00385
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Head to Head
Record
3
Wales
3
Draws
1
Norway
7
Meetings
2.3
Avg Goals
43%
BTTS
43%
Over 2.5
Neutral Over 1.5 in 57% of H2H.
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Stats Duel
Comparison
Wales
Metric
Norway
1.4
Goals For / Game
2.1
1.6
Goals Against / Game
1.7
10%
Clean Sheets
0%
2-3-5
W — D — L
6-1-3
Win Rate
20%
60%
3.4
Avg Goals
90%
Over 1.5
65%
Over 2.5
80%
BTTS Rate
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Score Probability Matrix
Poisson Model
N0
N1
N2
N3
N4
N5
W0
0-0 3.3%
0-1 6.2%
0-2 5.7%
0-3 3.5%
0-4 1.6%
0-5 0.6%
W1
1-0 5.2%
1-1 9.6%
1-2 8.9%
1-3 5.5%
1-4 2.5%
1-5 0.9%
W2
2-0 4.0%
2-1 7.4%
2-2 6.9%
2-3 4.2%
2-4 2.0%
2-5 0.7%
W3
3-0 2.1%
3-1 3.8%
3-2 3.5%
3-3 2.2%
3-4 1.0%
3-5 0.4%
W4
4-0 0.8%
4-1 1.5%
4-2 1.4%
4-3 0.9%
4-4 0.4%
4-5 0.1%
W5
5-0 0.3%
5-1 0.5%
5-2 0.4%
5-3 0.3%
5-4 0.1%
5-5 0.0%
Top Scores 1-1(9.6%) 1-2(8.9%) 2-1(7.4%)
■ Best match ■ Possible ■ Low · ■ Contradicts tip W=Home goals ↓   N=Away →
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Team Ratings
Grades
Wales
Overall
2.9 ▲
Scoring
4.7 ▲
Defence
4.7 ▲
Norway
Overall
6.3 —
Scoring
7.0 —
Defence
4.3 —
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Combination Markets
Smart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 16%
Home Win & BTTS No 4%
Draw & BTTS Yes 16%
Draw & BTTS No 4%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 48%
Away Win & BTTS No 12%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 13%
Home Win & Under 2.5 7%
Draw & Over 2.5 13%
Draw & Under 2.5 7%
Away Win & Over 2.5 39%
Away Win & Under 2.5 21%
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Stake Calculator
Bankroll Tool
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Kelly %
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Stake
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Potential Profit
Uses the Kelly Criterion at your selected fraction. Half Kelly (0.5) is recommended for reduced variance. Not financial advice.
🔎 How we calculate confidence, edge & Kelly %

Our confidence score blends three inputs: the market-implied signal from public odds, the head-to-head record between these two sides, and each team's recent form (weighted by sample size). No single input can move the score more than 18 points from the market signal, which keeps the model grounded.

  • Edge compares our confidence against the bookmaker's implied probability from the odds you enter — a positive number suggests the price may be generous relative to our model.
  • Kelly % is a standard bankroll-management formula, not a guarantee — it sizes a stake relative to perceived edge and odds.
  • Score matrix uses a Poisson distribution built from each side's recent scoring and conceding rates.

All models are statistical estimates, not certainties. Treat every figure on this page as one input into your own decision, not as a promise of an outcome.

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Match Archives
History
Head to Head
12.11.11FI
Wales4
Norway1
06.02.08FI
Wales3
Norway0
27.05.04FI
Norway0
Wales0
05.09.01WC
Norway3
Wales2
07.10.00WC
Wales1
Norway1
21.09.83EUR
Norway0
Wales0
22.09.82EUR
Wales1
Norway0
Recent Form
Wales
27.09.26UNL
Denmark2
Wales0
L
24.09.26UNL
Portugal1
Wales0
L
06.06.26FI
Romania2
Wales1
L
02.06.26FI
Wales1
Ghana1
D
31.03.26FI
Wales1
Northern Ireland1
D
26.03.26WC
Wales1
Bosnia & Herzegovina (2-4)1
18.11.25WC
Wales7
North Macedonia1
W
15.11.25WC
Liechtenstein0
Wales1
W
13.10.25WC
Wales2
Belgium4
L
09.10.25FI
England3
Wales0
L
Norway
27.09.26UNL
Norway1
Portugal2
L
24.09.26UNL
Norway3
Denmark2
W
11.07.26WC
Norway1
England2
L
05.07.26WC
Brazil1
Norway2
W
30.06.26WC
Ivory Coast1
Norway2
W
26.06.26WC
Norway1
France4
L
23.06.26WC
Norway3
Senegal2
W
16.06.26WC
Iraq1
Norway4
W
07.06.26FI
Morocco1
Norway1
D
01.06.26FI
Norway3
Sweden1
W
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Match Analysis
Writeup

Professional betting is not glamorous. There is no inside information, no secret line to the dressing room — just the same analytical graft on every fixture you consider, and the discipline to know when the price is worth taking and when it is not. For this UEFA Nations League game, the work says the price is worth taking, and here is the full picture.

The home side comes in on 2 draws, 3 losses from their last 5 games, which is public and already baked into the line. The layer most casual bettors skip is the texture of those recent home matches. Have they been creating quality chances that the scoreline reflects, or grinding out results against the run of play? The quality behind the recent results tells you whether this is a team that deserves its price or one that has been riding its luck — and Cardiff City Stadium (Cardiff) usually settles that argument.

The visitors arrive on 3 wins, 2 losses from their last 5 games, the most useful single data point for projecting how they perform away from home. Travelling sides carry their recent momentum — good or bad — into each successive away day, and it tends to take a significant event to break an established pattern.

With both ends assessed, our position is Over 1.5 at @1.12, which we have run through the full process and rate at around 94. Kick-off is 7:45 pm.

That is the recommendation, backed by the graft behind it. Do not miss the rest of today’s tips on the site — the professional edge is built one disciplined read at a time, not from a single lucky line.

 

BD
BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst
Reviews statistical models against historical results before every tip is published. Cross-checks head-to-head and form data with independent sources.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
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Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for Wales vs Norway?
Our selection is Over 1.5 — over 1.5 goals, priced at approximately 1.12. Tip confidence rating: 83%.
What is Wales's current form?
Wales have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 5 of their last 10 matches.
How has Norway been performing recently?
Norway have recorded 6 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats from 10 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show?
Wales lead with 3 wins versus Norway's 1, with 3 draws across 7 meetings.
How many goals are expected in this match?
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 3.4 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 43%.
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