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UEFA Nations League: Austria vs Norway
Kickoff Time: 2024-10-14 02:45 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl
Austria achieved a convincing 4-0 victory over Kazakhstan in the last home match, marking their first win in this UEFA Nations League. Currently, Austria ranks second in the group with a record of one win, one draw, and one loss. From a statistical perspective, Austria has performed exceptionally well in attack, averaging two goals per game. However, their defensive performance has been somewhat weak, conceding an average of one goal per game. Additionally, Austria has been quite strong at home, with an impressive record of eight wins, one draw, and one loss in their last 10 home matches. Austria primarily employs a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on high pressing tactics. They possess excellent midfield control, allowing them to create attacking opportunities through quick transitions and apply pressure on their opponents.
Norway secured a 3-0 victory against Slovenia in the last home match, achieving back-to-back wins in the UEFA Nations League. Currently, Norway tops the group with an unbeaten record of two wins and one draw. Statistically, Norway excels in both attack and defense, having scored a total of five goals and conceded only one in their first three matches, showcasing strong performances on both ends. However, Norway’s away form has been relatively poor. In their last six away matches, they have managed only one win, three draws, and two losses, significantly under-performing compared to their home games. Norway typically plays in a 4-4-2 formation, with Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard as the key offensive players, creating scoring opportunities through quick passing and wing breakthroughs.
Although Norway boasts stars like Haaland and Odegaard, their overall strength in other areas is clearly inferior to that of Austria. Furthermore, Austria’s combat effectiveness is relatively strong, and they have a high counterattack efficiency, having defeated many strong teams at home. In contrast, Norway’s away performance has been mediocre, making it difficult for them to make an impact against the strong home side of Austria in this match.
Austria’s Last 5 Games: WLDLW
24-10-11 Austria 4-0 Kazakhstan
24-09-10 Norway 2-1 Austria
24-09-07 Slovenia 1-1 Austria
24-07-03 Austria 1-2 Turkey
24-06-26 Netherlands 2-3 Austria
Norway’s Last 5 Games: WWDLW
24-10-11 Norway 3-0 Slovenia
24-09-10 Norway 2-1 Austria
24-09-06 Kazakhstan 0-0 Norway
24-06-09 Denmark 3-1 Norway
24-06-06 Norway 3-0 Kosovo
Head To Head Record:
24-09-10 Norway 2-1 Austria
20-11-19 Austria 1-1 Norway
20-09-05 Norway 1-2 Austria
Prediction: Austria to win