⁠Norway vs Slovenia Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

A victory will take either side to the top of the table. 

Round three of the UEFA Nations League gets underway as Norway welcome table toppers Slovenia. The match will be played at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, as the hosts will be looking to grab all three points to dethrone the visitors at the top spot. 

Norway finally have the talented troop of players they have been striving for over the years. But somehow they are still lacking to make it to the major tournaments. After being drawn in Group B3 alongside the likes of Austria, Slovenia, and Kazakhstan many expected them to be the table toppers.

But for now, they are level on points with Slovenia. A victory here will get them back to the top. 

Slovenia on the other hand have slowly established itself as a formidable side under Matjaz Kek. He has made them resilient at the back. The team can score goals anytime with their counter-attacking football.

After an impressive Euro 2024, they have started their tenure in the UEFA Nations League in a similar fashion. They drew their opening to Austria followed by a thumping 3-0 win over Kazakhstan to occupy the top spot with four points. 

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 10 October 2024 at 7:45 PM UK

Friday, 11 October 2024 at 12:15 AM IST

Location: Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo

Form:

⁠Norway (in all competitions): D-W-L-D-W

Slovenia (in all competitions): D-D-D-D-W

Players to Watch

Erling Haaland (⁠Norway)

Erling Haaland is in fantastic form this season after enjoying another great start to the season, scoring 11 goals from opening ten matches. While he has dominated in club football with Manchester City, his records with the national team are nothing short of sensational. He has already smashed 35 appearances till now while scoring an impressive 32 goals in these matches.

Haaland’s ability to score all kinds of goals coupled with his lethal finishing in front of the goal makes him a dangerous player for the opposition in this game. 

Benjamin Sesko (Slovenia)

Benjamin Sesko is slowly starting to make a name for himself in world football as one of the exciting forwards in Europe. He has started the new season in brilliant form scoring six goals from the opening nine matches. Despite turning 21 this year, Sesko has already appeared 35 times for the national team scoring 15 goals in the process.

He is a tall physical striker who is excellent in the air and can be a menace in the box due to his pace and power. Sesko will be the player to watch in this game having already scored four goals in the opening two matches. 

Match Facts

• Norway secured a 2-1 win over Austria in the last game
• Slovenia defeated Kazakhstan by 3-0 scoreline
• Slovenia are unbeaten in their last three matches against Norway

⁠Norway vs Slovenia: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Match to end with total goals under 3.5– 4/11 with sky bet
• Tip 2: Norway to win this game– 8/13 with bet365
• Tip 3: Erling Haaland to score the opening goal– 12/5 with William HILL

Injury & Team News

Norway have one injury concern in their squad. Skipper Martin Odegaard won’t be able to participate in this game after suffering from an ankle injury. Stale Solbakken will likely start the pair of Erling Haaland and Alexander Sørloth upfront. 

Meanwhile, Slovenia will be without the services of Jan Mlakar for this game after the player suffered a muscle injury. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 6

⁠Norway – 2

Slovenia – 2

Draw – 2

Predicted Lineup

⁠Norway predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Nyland (GK); Maehle, Østigard, Pedersen, Ryerson; Nusa, Berg, Berge, Myhre; Sorloth, Haaland

Slovenia predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Oblak (GK); Brekalo, Bijol, Drkusic, Janza; Stojanovic, Elsnik, Cerin, Sporar; Celar, Sesko

Match Prediction for ⁠Norway vs Slovenia

Although Slovenia have performed consistently in recent matches, we still expect Norway to win this game due to the home advantage they have in their favour coupled with the lethal form Erling Haaland is in.

Prediction: ⁠Norway 2-1 Slovenia

Telecast for ⁠Norway vs Slovenia

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK – ITVX, Premier Sports

US –  FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 2

Nigeria – SuperSport, DStv Now

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