Norway vs Scotland Predictions for Saturday’s Euro 2024 qualifier at Ullevaal Stadion. Can Scotland get another win in their qualifying campaign or will Norway, led by Erling Haaland, have too much firepower? Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Norway vs Scotland Predictions
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A Showdown in Ullevaal Stadion: Scotland’s Hope of Maintaining their Streak and Norway’s Battle for a Comeback
Key Stats
– Scott McTominay has scored an impressive four goals from just two matches.
– Norway have scored in all of their home qualifying games for Euro 2020.
In the exhilarating journey of Euro 2024 qualifying Group A, Scotland looks forward to preserving their pristine record, whereas Norway wrestles to break their non-victorious run. The encounter will take place on Saturday evening at the Ullevaal Stadion, adding another layer to the long history of matches between these two teams.
Scotland Ascends as Norway Struggles
Under the guidance of Steve Clarke, Scotland are relishing the top position with six points earned from their first two matches, while Norway, led by Stale Solbakken, are still in pursuit of its first triumph. Despite Norway’s commendable efforts against Spain, their journey in the tournament has been less than satisfactory. Furthermore, the subsequent away game in Georgia ended in a stalemate, adding to their woes.
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Comparatively, Scotland have had a far better start. With victories against Spain and Cyprus, they stand as a formidable threat to Norway. Clarke’s side, including the Manchester-based Scott McTominay, is on fire with an undefeated record in their recent matches. McTominay, with his stellar performances, has the potential to change the game’s dynamics.
Scotland’s Chances
Scotland, the world’s 36th-ranked nation, are aiming for their second consecutive Euros final. Their current lead and the potential safety net of their Nations League ranking strengthen their position. However, their performance on foreign grounds could pose a threat. Their last five games on away turf in 2022 resulted in just one victory. However, their record against Norway is respectable, with a 50% winning rate in their 18 previous encounters.
Norway’s Strengths and Weaknesses
Norway’s performance in the Euro 2024 qualifiers hasn’t been up to par, with just one victory from their last six matches. However, their strength lies in their home ground. Norway have a strong record of scoring in all of their home qualifying games for Euro 2020, which might give them a much-needed advantage against Scotland.
Despite their poor run, Norway have seen Erling Braut Haaland, the scoring machine, continuously perform. However, the lack of clean sheets in their recent games might be a cause for concern against a high scoring team like Scotland.
Don’t Underestimate The Scots
Scotland’s chances of victory are looking promising, thanks to their robust performances and the lacklustre start of Norway. We have found a William Hill bet builder that returns 22/1 and appears to be particularly valuable because this match is probably going to come down to narrow margins. This bet builder consists of two selections: Scott McTominay to score, and Scotland to win to nil.
Scott McTominay has been a force to be reckoned with so far in the Euro 2024 qualifying games. He has scored four goals in just two matches, highlighting his knack for finding the back of the net. His aggressive attacking style combined with his ability to control the midfield gives him ample opportunities to score. His goal conversion rate of 80% and 2.0 shots on target per game further strengthen this prediction.
Scotland, on the other hand, have been impressive defensively. Their mean defensive record bears testament to this. They have yet to concede a goal in the qualifying matches, proving the prowess of their defensive setup. Their tactical approach under Steve Clarke has proven effective in keeping clean sheets, making the proposition of Scotland winning to nil a plausible one, with the visitors likely to wait for Norway to leave space at the back and hit them in counterattack.
Additionally, Norway’s weakness lies at the back so it is likely they will concede at some point. Erling Braut Haaland will surely be a massive threat for Scotland but the young Norwegian star has had a very long season and might not be in top form especially after winning the Champions League last week. Haaland didn’t look particularly inspired in that match either,so there are chances that the solid Scottish’ back line will be able to neutralise him.
A Narrow Win For The Scots Is Likely
For the correct score prediction I am incline to back a 1-0 in favour of Scotland. Given Norway’s struggling attack, having scored only one goal in their past two matches, and Scotland’s impressive defence, it seems reasonable to expect a low-scoring game.
Furthermore, Scotland’s away game record, which has seen them win five of their last 15 trips, coupled with Norway’s defensive issues, lends credence to the prospect of a narrow Scottish victory.
In particular, Scotland’s performance against Spain suggests they can hold their own against higher-ranked teams and even pull off an upset.
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