Norway will aim to build on a promising World Cup run as they open their Nations League campaign against Denmark at Ullevaal Stadion on September 24.

Norway Hoping to Build on Best-Ever World Cup Showing

Ståle Solbakken will have high hopes for his Norway team over the next two years, as the quality within the squad could ensure that they have an excellent chance at the EUROs.

Confidence in the camp will be high after their best-ever World Cup run, which ended in a quarter-final loss to England. Attacking strength is Norway’s biggest asset, and the team have scored at least once in each of their previous eight internationals.

Erling Haaland is the key man, having scored seven in his last five appearances. Martin Ødegaard has registered five goal involvements in his previous seven internationals. Alexander Sorloth and Jens Petter Hauge have been left out of the squad.

Norway predicted lineup vs Denmark (4-1-2-3): Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Berge; Ødegaard, Berg; Schjelderup, Haaland, Bobb

Denmark Aiming to Get Back on Track After Missing the World Cup

A new cycle begins with questions to answer for Brian Riemer’s Denmark. The national team missed out on the World Cup this year after losing in the playoffs against the Czech Republic.

Their form has been inconsistent since the November international break, and Denmark have won just one of their previous five. Over that period, they have conceded at least twice in three separate fixtures. Rasmus Højlund will lead the line after scoring twice in five fixtures for Napoli this season.

Adam Daghim has started the season in electric form with four goal involvements in as many appearances for Hoffenheim. Mathias Jensen and Christian Norgaard have retired from international football, while Christian Eriksen remains out.

Denmark predicted lineup vs Norway (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Maehle, Andersen, Christiansen, Dorgu; Gronbaek, Froholdt; Daghim, Damsgaard, Isaksen; Højlund

Norway vs Denmark Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Over 2 Goals
  • Odds: 1.31 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: Q4BBH
  • Correct score prediction: Norway 3-1 Denmark

Key stats:

  • Each of Norway’s last six internationals have seen at least three goals scored.
  • Denmark have conceded at least twice in three of their previous five.
  • Over 3 goals have been scored in three of the six head-to-head encounters.

A high-scoring game should be expected in the Nations League this week. Norway’s fixtures typically involve many goals, with each of their previous six seeing at least three goals scored. Norway have also scored at least two goals in four of their most recent six internationals.

Denmark’s defensive record is a major concern this week, as they have conceded at least twice in three of their last five.

Head-to-head trends support the chances of a high-scoring affair, with half of the six encounters seeing at least three goals scored, which includes the previous two.

Norway vs Denmark Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Norway
  • Odds: 1.75 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 5Z2BH

Based on the form shown by these two sides this year, it is hard to overlook a convincing win for Norway this week. They have won four of their previous six, which includes victories against higher-ranked sides than Denmark, such as Brazil and Senegal.

Denmark appear to be in a period of transition, reflected by their poor form, which has seen them lose to Scotland and fail to win four of their last five games.

Verdict: Over 2 Goals (1.31) — Norway 3-1 Denmark