EURO 2024 Qualifiers: Spain vs Norway: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

La Roja hosts The Lions at the Rosaleda stadium in this thrilling EURO qualifier encounter.

Spain and Norway football teams are two of the most exciting teams in the world of football. They recently clashed in the Euro 2020 qualifiers, in what turned out to be a thrilling encounter.

Spain is a footballing powerhouse and they have a rich footballing history, with some of the greatest players to have graced the game hailing from Spain. They have also been one of the most consistent teams in the world, having qualified for every major international tournament since Euro 1996. Spain has a style of play that is based on possession and passing. They are known for their "tiki-taka" style of play, where they dominate possession and pass the ball around until they find an opening to attack.

Norway, on the other hand, is a team that has been on the rise in recent years. They have never won a major international tournament, but they have qualified for the World Cup three times and the European Championships twice. They have a young and exciting squad, with some talented players who are making a name for themselves in European football. Norway's style of play is more direct than Spain's.

They like to play long balls and use their pace and power to create chances. They have some talented players including Joshua King and Odegaard, who are both excellent at finishing off chances. But they'll miss the services of their prolific striker - Erling Haaland.

Kick-off:

Saturday, 25-03-2023; 7:45 PM (GMT)

Sunday, 26-03-2023; 1:15 AM (IST)

Spain form (all competition): W-W-D-L-L

Norway form (all competition): W-L-L-W-D

Players to watch

Spain: Sergio Busquets

Sergio Busquets is the team's captain and one of the most influential players in the Spanish national team. He is a midfielder who is known for his excellent passing ability, and he plays a key role in Spain's possession-based style of play. Busquets is also an excellent defensive midfielder, with an impressive ability to read the game and break up opposition attacks.

Previously also, In the match against Norway, Busquets showcased his quality once again. He was the anchor in the midfield for Spain, providing a solid base for the team to build their attacks from. His passing was on point, and he constantly made himself available to receive the ball. He also made some crucial interceptions and tackles to break up Norway's attacks.

Norway: Martin Odegaard 

Martin Odegaard is a rising star in Norwegian football & now he captains The Lions. He is an attacking midfielder who is known for his technical ability and creativity on the ball. Odegaard is also a good passer of the ball, and he is capable of unlocking defences with his vision and passing range. Also, in the last match against Spain, Odegaard was one of Norway's best players. He was constantly looking to make things happen in the final third, and he created several chances for his teammates. He was also impressive with his work rate, pressing the Spanish midfield and defense to try and win the ball back.

Match facts

• Spain has scored a total of 32 goals against Norway in their 12 matches, while Norway has scored only 10 goals against Spain.
• Spain has kept a clean sheet in six out of their 12 matches against Norway, while Norway has kept a clean sheet in only one match.
• In their most recent encounter on March 23, 2019, in Valencia, Spain, Spain won 2-1 in a Euro 2020 qualifier match.

Injury and Team News

Several players who took part in the FIFA WC 2022 are on the squad list for the Spanish team but their most skillful midfielder Pedri will be out due to injury. The Spanish team has good options in their squad list to win this tie against Norway.

Whereas, Norway revealed its 25-man squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers but had to withdraw their star player Erling Haaland due to an injury. The EPL top goal scorer's technical and physical skills will be missed against Spain.

Head-to-head Stats

Matches – 12

Spain – 9

Norway – 1

Draws – 2

Predicted Lineups

Spain predicted lineup (4-3-3): 

Arrizabalaga; Carvajal, Martinez, Laporte, Balde; Gavi, Rodri, Ceballos; Aspas, Iglesias, Olmo

Norway predicted lineup (4-3-3): 

Nyland; Pedersen, Østigård, Strandberg, Meling; Ødegaard, Berg, Thorsvedt; Dæhli, Sørloth, Elyounoussi

Match Prediction

In conclusion, Spain vs. Norway match will be a thrilling encounter that showcases the quality of both teams. Spain's dominance in possession and their ability to create chances proved to be the difference, while Norway's resilience and attacking intent will make it up for an exciting game. It is a match that will be remembered by fans of both teams and will go down as one of the standout matches of the Euro 2024 qualifiers. Spain will look forward to beat Norway on their home soil.

Prediction: Spain 3 – 1 Norway

Telecast

India – Sony Liv, Sony Ten 2

UK- Channel 4

USA – Fubo TV, Fox Sports 1

Nigeria – beIN Sports