Norway vs. Serbia Prediction, Tips and Odds – Sep. 27, 2022 20:45 CET
On Tuesday, the group stage of the UEFA Nations League will be completed, after which all participants in the playoffs in Leagues A, B, C, and D will be known. In the League B derby, Norway and Serbia will meet, and the match in Oslo is scheduled to start at 20:45.
The final outcome of this clash will be of crucial importance. The winner will advance to the elite division and play against the strongest European teams in the next campaign.
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Norway National Team News
Before the fifth round, Norway was the leader of this group. They had three points more than Serbia before visiting Slovenia. Many expected the Norwegians to triumph against the last ranked team in this group, but they unpleasantly surprised the football public and lost 1-2.
Although they were leading thanks to Erling Haaland’s goal 1-0, the Norwegians conceded two goals in the last 20 minutes and thus suffered their first defeat in this edition of the UEFA Nations League. Norway and Serbia are now tied for first place with 10 points, but Stale Solbakken’s players are in a better position.
One point will be enough for them in this match, as they beat Serbia 1-0 in June in Belgrade. However, Serbia’s form is excellent, so the Norwegians face a tough challenge.
Kristian Thorstvedt is suspended for this match, so Solbakken will have to make one change in the midfield for the duel with the Serbian national team.
Serbia National Team News
Serbian players played a great game against Sweden on Saturday night in Belgrade. Although they were losing 0-1 from the 17th minute, Dragan Stojkovic scored four goals until the end and demolished the Swedes 4-1.
Aleksandar Mitrovic was impressive for the umpteenth time in the national team jersey. He scored a hat-trick in 33 minutes and once again showed that he is currently one of the best goal scorers in Europe. He scored five goals in this edition of the UEFA Nations League, and only Erling Haaland scored more than him (6).
If they want a place in the elite division of this competition, the Serbian players will have to win in the capital of Norway. They travel to Oslo in a great mood, but coach Stojkovcć will not be able to count on two important players. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is suspended for this match, as is Uros Racic, while Aleksandar Mitrovic was injured against Sweden and his performance is uncertain.
H2H
Before June’s UEFA Nations League clash, Serbia and Norway last met in the 2020 play-offs of this competition. The Serbs won 2-1 after extra time, and Milinkovic-Savic scored both goals.
Expected lineups
Norway (4-3-3): Nyland; Ryerson, Hanche-Olsen, Ostigard, Meling; Odegaard, Berge, Thorsby; Elyounoussi, Haaland, Sorloth
Serbia (3-4-1-2): V. Milinkovic-Savic; Pavlovic, S. Mitrovic, Masovic; Zivkovic, Lukic, Ilic, Kostic; Tadic; Vlahovic, A. Mitrovic
Norway vs. Serbia Prediction
Since Dragan Stojkovic was appointed coach, Serbia has been playing efficient and offensive football. In seven of the last 10 games in which they participated, three or more goals were scored. Since the Serbs need a win in this match, we expect another effective 90 minutes.
Prediction: Total Goals Over 2.5
Odds: 2.03
Bookmaker: 20bet
