Norway have been in impressive form in the EURO 2024 qualifiers, winning their last three games to earn 10 points and putting pressure on the two teams above them, Scotland (12 points) and Spain (15 points).
If Norway beat Spain tonight, they will take second place from their opponents, giving them a great chance of qualifying for next year's finals.
In recent victories, Norway's attack has been explosive. They always score at least 2 goals per match. Striker Erling Haaland has scored 5 goals, achieving an efficiency of nearly 2 goals per match.
Norway must beat Spain to have any hope of advancing.
The Norwegian team has a quality squad. In addition to Haaland, they also have captain midfielder Martin Odegaard - who plays the role of moderator and leader of the game. In addition, Sander Berge, Alexander Sorloth and Kristoffer Ajer are also quality players, playing for good teams in the Premier League and La Liga.
On the other side, the Spanish team is considered to be better. They have a well-balanced squad and a defined playing style. Coach De la Fuente will not have Pedri, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal. However, the remaining players are capable of filling the roles of those absent.
Spain are also likely to progress if they beat or draw with Norway. In their final two games, they will only have to face two weak opponents, Cyprus and Georgia.
Spain have an impressive head-to-head record against Norway. In nine meetings, they have won six, drawn two and lost one. Their only defeat came 23 years ago.
The match between Norway and Spain promises to be very unpredictable. Any team that stumbles will pay a very high price. Therefore, it is likely that this match will be tight and low-scoring.
Expected lineup Norway vs Spain
Norway: Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Ostigard, Meling; Odegaard, Berge, Aursnes; Sorloth, Solbakken, Haaland
Spain: Simon; Carvajal, Normand, Laporte, Balde; Merino, Gavi, Rodri; Torres, Morata, Williams
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