Slovenia vs Norway Prediction, lineups,live

Norway is poised to be a pivotal encounter, as both teams currently sit tied for first place in their group with seven points each . Slovenia enters the match following a narrow victory against Kazakhstan, while Norway seeks redemption after suffering a significant defeat to Austria. The performance of key players such as Erling Haaland will undoubtedly influence the outcome, especially considering his previous impact in encounters against Slovenia .

Slovenia currently finds themselves positioned third in League B Group 3 despite three teams being level on points. In their most recent encounter against Kazakhstan, Slovenia secured a narrow victory after a solitary goal from Mlakar was enough to seal a victory for the Slovenians. In their previous match against Norway, a brace from Erlind Haaland was enough to secure a big win for his side.

Slovenia possible starting lineup: Oblak; Janza, Drkusic, Bijol, Balkovec; Stojanovic, Cerin, Elsnik, Mlakar; Sesko, Sporar

Norway possible starting lineup: Selvik; Ryerson, Ostigard, Gregersen, Pedersen; Berg, Thorsby, Berge; Sorloth, Nusa; Haaland

Jan Oblak will the squad for their crucial clash with Norway, supported by Udinese’s Jaka Bijol at center-back. Midfielder Sandi Lovric also returns after missing the previous fixtures due to injury, adding depth to Slovenia’s central options.

Odegaard will miss the Nations League finale, as manager Stale Solbakken confirmed that he wouldn’t be risked despite Odegaard’s recent return to Arsenal’s starting lineup. This puts additional pressure on Haaland, who has scored an impressive 34 goals in 37 appearances for Norway. Haaland is expected to be partnered up front by Alexander Sorloth, who should start ahead of Jorgen Strand Larsen

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Analyses suggest that the match may unfold as a tightly contested affair. Predictions indicate a likely scoreline of 1-1 due to Slovenia's solid defensive capabilities and Norway's recent inconsistency . Furthermore, both teams are expected to exercise caution; hence, lower statistics in corners and overall goals are anticipated. This strategic approach reflects the high stakes involved in securing promotion within the tournament framework.

Despite Norway's recent dominance and star power featuring players like Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, Slovenia has demonstrated formidable defensive capabilities throughout the competition . Analysts anticipate a closely contested match characterized by limited scoring opportunities. Predictions suggest that under 2.5 goals will be scored and that a draw may be the most plausible outcome . As both teams aim to solidify their standings in this critical encounter, tactical discipline will likely play a central role.

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