Slovenia vs Norway prediction and betting tips on November 14, 2024
Game Prediction
On November 14, 2024, Slovenia will face Norway in the 5th round of the UEFA Nations League. The teams enter the match with equal points, and a win here would strengthen their chances of finishing atop the group. A loss, however, could eliminate any hopes of taking the top spot.
Prediction for Slovenia vs Norway
The "Boys" recently returned to the European Championship after a long absence, and while they remained unbeaten, they also failed to secure any wins. They gained a reputation for drawing, with 1-1 ties against Denmark and Serbia and goalless draws with England and Portugal. They even missed their penalty shootout chance against Portugal, ultimately being eliminated in the round of 16. Meanwhile, the star-studded Scandinavians fell short not only against Spain but also Scotland, failing to qualify for yet another tournament.
Coach Kek's team began the Nations League campaign with a home draw, scoring once against Austria. They then secured two wins against the group’s underdog, Kazakhstan. However, they faced a major setback in October in Oslo, conceding three unanswered goals.
Norway's 3-0 victory against Slovenia last month was Haaland and his teammates' best performance in this Nations League cycle. However, they had previously faltered in their opening match, failing to score against Kazakhstan in Almaty, which remains Kazakhstan’s only point. They bounced back with a 2-1 home win over Austria but suffered a humiliating 1-5 loss to them on the road.
Slovenia vs Norway: Key Statistics and Trends
- Slovenia has won two of their last three matches.
- Norway has defeated two opponents in their last three games.
- Slovenia leads at halftime in 33% of their games, while Norway leads in 40%.
Expected Lineups
Slovenia (probable lineup): Oblak - Balkovec, Bijol, Drkusic, Janža - Petrovic, Elsnik, Gnezda-Cerin, Stojanovic - Sesko, Sporar
Norway (probable lineup): Selvik - Pedersen, Estigard, Gregersen, Ryerson - Nusa, Thorsby, Berge, Ødegaard - Haaland, Sørloth
Head to Head: Slovenia vs Norway
Though Slovenia is a relatively new national team, they have already faced Norway twelve times, winning just twice. Their 0-3 loss in October marked the seventh defeat against this opponent.
Free Prediction for Slovenia vs Norway
Despite some valid criticisms, Haaland and his team are unlikely to lose back-to-back matches, especially against a favorable opponent. We suggest betting on Norway with a handicap of "0" (odds – 1.64).
Place your bets for the upcoming match and follow your team’s progress in the UEFA Nations League standings.