Norway vs Slovenia Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Nations League | October 10, 2024

Preview

• Tournament: UEFA Nations League
• Date: Thursday, Oct 10
• Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Ullevaal Stadion, Norway

Norway’s national football team will play host to Slovenia in the group-stage clash of the Nations League campaign at the Ullevaal Stadion. Both teams had a decent start to the Nations League campaign and are currently level on points.

Despite their exclusion from the European Championships this summer, Norway’s national football team have managed to qualify for the Nations League and could be routed to the next World Cup via the playoffs. They have witnessed a drop in form in recent outings as they have won just twice in their last six internationals. They would continue to rely on Erling Haaland who would wish to replicate his club form on the international level.

Meanwhile, Slovenia’s national football team also produced an underwhelming performance in the Nations League but are sitting at the top of the table with four points to its name. Benjamin Sesko who scored a hattrick in the last game against Kazakhstan is expected to lead the attack for Matjaz Kek’s side.

Norway national football team news

Norway captain Martin Odegaard has been ruled out of the tournament following his ankle injury and star-striker Erling Haaland will captain his nation for the first time in an international tournament. Sander Berge will be the only experienced player in the middle of the park.

Slovenia national football team news

Meanwhile, Slovenia, they have not reported any injury or suspension concerns. Jan Oblak is set to return in between the sticks whereas Benjamin Sesko will lead the line alongside Andraz Sporar in the final third of the field.

Norway vs Slovenia Predicted Lineups

Norway national football team predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Nyland

Defenders: Ryerson, Ostigard, Hanche-Olsen, Wolfe

Midfielders: Myhre, Berge, Thorstvedt

Forwards: Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa

Slovenia national football team predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Oblak

Defenders: Brekalo, Drkusic, Bijol, Janza

Midfielders: Stojanovic, Cerin, Elsnik, Lovric

Forwards: Sesko, Sporar

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Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off only 11 times in the past, with Slovenia winning only two of those games. Norway managed six wins whereas the remaining three games ended in a draw.

Last five matches result:

Key Players to Watch out in Norway vs Slovenia

Erling Haaland (Norway)

Norway striker Erling Haaland who has scored 11 goals for Manchester City this season will captain his nation for the first time in his professional career. The City forward has a fantastic record of 32 goals in 35 international games for the Nordic nation and will need only two goals to place him at the top of the all-time scorer list.

Benjamin Sesko (Slovenia)

RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko scored a hattrick in his last outing with Slovenia during a game against Kazakhstan and became the eighth Slovene to score a hat-trick for the national team. The 21-year-old striker has been in blistering form for Leipzig this season as he has already bagged six goals and three assists in nine appearances across all competitions.

Norway vs Slovenia Prediction

Norway’s national football team has made a solid start to their Nations League campaign, picking up four points in two games. They were held to a goalless draw by Kazakhstan in the opening game of the competition and will now play their second home game of the tournament. Following their 2-1 win over Austria, the Scandinavians has now won twice in the last six games.

Slovenia’s national football team who are currently leading the group table are unbeaten in their last 12 internationals over 90 minutes since November 2023. The visiting side have struggled for results in recent games and had to settle for a point in their Nations League opener against Austria.

Predicted Score: Norway 2-1 Slovenia 

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