Austria vs Norway: Nations League Showdown
The month-long international break in October will see Norway in Linz for a UEFA Nations League fixture against Austria. The Lions are chasing an eighth consecutive win and a more or less comfortable position on top of the group. Norway arrived for this match on the back of a 3-0 thrashing of Slovenia and lost none of their matches in the tournament, gaining points against every team in their group.
Namely, Austria will be looking for retribution in a match that Norway won 1-0 back in September. Austria’s group stage began with a disappointing performance, but they regained form in the end with a decisive 4-0 win over Kazakhstan. Strengthening up on the previous victory, the home team will be ready to face the opposition in this reverse fixture.
Kickoff
- Date: Monday, October 14, 12:15 AM IST
- Venue: Raiffeisen Arena, Linz, Austria
Form Guide
- Austria (All competitions): W-L-D-L-W
- Norway (All competitions): W-W-D-L-W
Players to Watch
Christoph Baumgartner (Austrian)
He has been Austria’s best player in the Nations League this year as an accomplished RB Leipzig midfielder. His main characteristics are attacking orientation, the good identification of spaces, and the capacity of penetration. After scoring a goal and assisting in two matches out of three, he is still an important player for Austria in this match.
Alexander Sørloth (Norway)
Sørloth has been a stable point for the Norwegian team, assisting the main striker Erling Haaland. As expected he excelled in aerial performance and physical strength, though he scored a goal and provided two assists Orjan Sørloth is a critical asset for the Norwegians in the competition.
Match Facts
- The last fixture between these two sides saw Norway coming out on top by a 2-1 score line.
- The Norwegian team has recorded victory in four out of their last seven games against Austria.
- This would be the fourth time these two teams will be meeting in UEFA Nations League.
Betting Tips and Odds
- Tip 1: Norway to win – 5/2 (Betfair)
- Tip 2: Both teams to score – 8/13 (William Hill)
- Tip 3: Under 2.5 goals to be scored – 1/1 (Betway)
Injury and Team News
Austria is expected to have a fully fit squad for this fixture, while Norway will be without their captain, Martin Odegaard.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 13
- Austria Wins: 7
- Norway Wins: 4
- Draws: 2
Predicted Lineups
Austria (4-2-3-1):
Schlager (GK); Posch, Trauner, Leinhart, Prass; Seiwald, Laimer; Schmid, Baumgartner, Sabitzer; Adamu.
Norway (4-4-2):
Nyland (GK); Maehle, Østigard, Pedersen, Ryerson; Nusa, Berg, Berge, Myhre; Sørloth, Haaland.
Prediction for Austria vs Norway
Ideal showdown for this match both teams coming from victories look forward to an attractive confrontation. Norway won the reverse match 2-1 and they have the momentum and should claim another win in Linz.
Prediction: Austria 1-3 Norway
Telecast Information
- India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
- UK: ITVX, Premier Sports
- US: FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 2
- Nigeria: SuperSport, DStv Now
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