Scotland heads into the Euro 2024 qualifying Group A finale in opposition to Norway at Hampden Park needing a victory to problem Spain for the highest spot. In the meantime, Norway, aiming for a playoff spot, appears to be like to upset Scotland’s aspirations.
Match Preview:
Scotland’s intense draw in opposition to Georgia pressured them to accept some extent. With Spain sitting two factors forward, Steve Clarke’s facet wants a win in opposition to Norway to capitalize on any potential slip-ups from Spain of their recreation in opposition to Georgia.
In a heated encounter in opposition to Georgia, the fiery affair noticed Scott McTominay vocalizing his discontent at Georgian antics.
Regardless of already securing a direct path to Germany, Scotland eyes a first-place end, which now is determined by Spain’s consequence in opposition to Georgia.
Norway, recent off a convincing win in opposition to the Faroe Islands, enters this match with an opportunity to safe a playoff spot.
Stale Solbakken’s facet, regardless of a shaky begin, has proven spectacular type currently and seeks to problem Scotland’s dominance.
Crew Information:
Scotland, having no main harm issues after the Georgia match, may go for modifications in midfield with Stuart Armstrong and Kenny McLean in rivalry for a beginning spot.
The goalkeeping selection between Zander Clark and Liam Kelly stays unsure.
Norway faces uncertainty over Erling Haaland’s health after the striker suffered one other ankle drawback in opposition to the Faroe Islands.
With Martin Odegaard sidelined resulting from harm, the attacking obligations might fall on the likes of Strand Larsen and Elyounoussi.
Predicted Lineups:
Scotland Potential Beginning Lineup:(3-4-2-1)
Kelly;
Porteous, McKenna, Cooper;
Ralston, Armstrong, McGregor, Taylor;
McGinn, McTominay;
Shankland
Norway Potential Beginning Lineup:(4-3-3)
Dyngeland;
Ryerson, Ostigard, Ajer, Wolfe;
Berge, Berg, Aursnes;
Bobb, Larsen, Elyounoussi
Prediction:
In a tightly contested match, Scotland may clinch a slender 1-0 victory in opposition to Norway, capitalizing on their dwelling benefit.
The absence of key Norwegian gamers like Haaland and Odegaard might tilt the stability in Scotland’s favor on this essential Group A showdown at Hampden Park.
