Austria vs Norway: Live Score, H2H, and Lineups

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Austria vs Norway: Live Score, H2H, and Lineups
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The UEFA Nations League acts as a proving ground for Europe's finest national teams, and the match between Austria and Norway on October 13, 2024, is set to shape up as one of the most intriguing encounters in League B Group 3. Both sides have been doing fantastically well these past months, and the stakes do not get higher when the two go head-to-head in this crucial fixture.

Current Form, H2H, Probable Lineup, and Key Players. We will also be giving some predictions, statistical analysis, and a tactical view to get a more complete picture of what we can expect from this exciting match.

Match Preview: Austria vs Norway

The UEFA Nations League is sure to build competitive fixtures, and this promises to be another enthralling clash as Austria host Norway. Both teams are chasing first place in Group 3 for automatic promotion to League A.

Austria's Form and Campaign

Austria comes into this fixture with a lot of confidence following the emphatic 4-0 win over Kazakhstan in the previous game as they finally managed to recover from a couple of disappointing away fixtures back in September. Under Ralf Rangnick, Austria has had its moments of brilliance in attack, but they have struggled to put together a consistent run.

In all competitions, Austria is without a loss in five matches, in which they won three times and drew once. They have rather easily scored in the games while being rather leaky in the back, especially on the road.

Austria, though, have been a force while playing at home in Raiffeisen Arena, having won eight of their last ten home matches. That form might play a big role in their confidence against Norway, as the eyes are already on League A promotion.

Norway's Form and Campaign

Norway, on the other hand, is on a roll, having not lost any of their last eight UEFA Nations League assignments with seven wins in that period. They managed to pip Austria 2-1 earlier in the campaign through a late winner from their mercurial striker Erling Haaland.

The attacking power of Norway will come through the pairing of Haaland and Alexander Sorloth. However, they have not been so strong at the back, especially away from home. Still, they sit atop the group with seven points from three games and a win against Austria could seal their chances of promotion to League A.

Head-to-Head (H2H) Record

This is really interesting as head-to-head records between Austria and Norway are concerned.

Date\\tMatch\\tResult
September 2024\\tNorway vs Austria\\t2-1 Norway
November 2020\\tAustria vs Norway\\t1-1 Draw
October 2020\\tNorway vs Austria\\t1-0 Austria
March 2002\\tAustria vs Norway\\t0-1 Norway

Of the last four games between the sides, Norway leads with two wins, and Austria has been able to win only once. The last game was in September 2024 and ended in favor of the Norwegians as a result of a late strike from Haaland. However, this time around, Austria will be looking to get revenge on their home turf, where they have always fared so much better.

Key Players to Watch

Austria
1. Marcel Sabitzer
Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has been in sensational form, scoring goals and laying them up for his teammates from midfield. Very versatile and carrying the threat of shooting from distance, Sabitzer will be instrumental for Austria as he orchestrates attacking plays. His leadership and experience are crucial, as David Alaba is still recovering from injury.

2. Marko Arnautovic
Despite his twilight years, Marko Arnautovic still is a mainstay for Austria. His physical presence and holding ability mean a lot to their attack. Indeed, he can be expected to be Austria's focal point in front of the goal, where he can potentially exploit crosses and set pieces.

3. Christoph Baumgartner
Coming of age in the Austrian ranks is Christoph Baumgartner. The Hoffenheim forward has a knack for being at the right place at the right time, and his late runs into the box can pose problems for any backline. He will be asked to provide the creative spark behind Arnautovic.

Norway

1. Erling Haaland
Speaking of Norway, Erling Haaland can't be ignored. This Manchester City striker has been on a stellar run of goalscoring for his country and team alike. He recently became the all-time top scorer for Norway, at just 24 years old. Erling Haaland always knows how to find the net from almost any situation. He definitely is a nightmare for Austria's defense. With 34 international goals in his record book, he surely wants to add more in Linz.

2. Alexander Sorloth
Sorloth, of Real Sociedad, has been the perfect complement to Haaland in an attack that has Norway. Standing tall with the aerial ability to complement his height, Sorloth has given Norway another avenue to score goals, particularly from set-pieces. His hold-up play also allows Haaland to make runs off him up front, creating a dangerous partnership.

3. Martin Odegaard
Though missing due to injury for this game, Martin Odegaard's absence will be felt. He acts as a creative linchpin in midfield for Norway, and it might be sorely missed in dictating the tempo of the game. However, the mantle to replace him falls at the feet of the likes of Patrick Berg and Mats Moller Daehli.

Norway's Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland, Photo Credits: Sky Sports

Team News and Lineups

Austria Team News

Austria manager Ralf Rangnick has a few defensive headaches leading into this game. David Alaba, Kevin Danso, and Maximilian Wober are all out for various injury issues, which means Rangnick will be forced into improvisation with his back four. Philipp Lienhart and Gernot Trauner were solid in the 4-0 win against Kazakhstan, but Michael Svoboda could also feature as a starter after making his debut off the bench.

In attack, Junior Adamu was given a rare start last time out, but Marko Arnautovic is expected to return to the starting XI for this crucial encounter.

Ralf Rangnick Austria's Manager / Richard Sellers/Allstar/GettyImages

Austria Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

GK: Patrick Pentz
RB: Stefan Posch
CB: Philipp Lienhart
CB: Michael Svoboda
LB: David Prass
CM: Nicolas Seiwald
CM: Konrad Laimer
CM: Marcel Sabitzer
RW: Patrick Schmid
LW: Christoph Baumgartner
ST: Marko Arnautovic

Norway Team News

Stale Solbakken will be pleased to have Erling Haaland leading the line once again, but he'll need to make do without Martin Odegaard, who is still recovering from an ankle injury. Oscar Bobb, Haaland's club teammate at Manchester City, also isn't available for selection.

Despite these absences, Norway remain a formidable attacking force with Haaland and Alexander Sorloth at the front. Defensively, Leo Ostigard and Andreas Hanche-Olsen are expected to continue their partnership in central defense.

Norway Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

GK: Orjan Nyland
RB: Kristoffer Ajer
CB: Leo Ostigard
CB: Andreas Hanche-Olsen
LB: Fredrik Andre Bjorkan
RM: Marcus Pedersen
CM: Mats Moller Daehli
CM: Patrick Berg
LM: Antonio Nusa
ST: Alexander Sorloth
ST: Erling Haaland

Predictions and Betting Tips

It is tough to predict an outcome for this match between the two teams, considering their quality. However, a few aspects fickle on the balance that may give each team an edge.

Strong Austria Home Form: Austria has won eight of their last 10 home matches, which perhaps suggested they could be hard to beat in Linz. Their home advantage, mixed with an attacking lineup, perhaps will give them the edge.

Norway's Potent Attack: With Haaland in his best form and Sorloth adding more firepower, Norway can score against any defense. Missing their first-choice defenders, Austria will have to be on their toes.

A High-Scoring Affair: Both sides have shown a tendency to score and concede, so a high-scoring game could be in store. A 2-2 draw is not a far-reaching prediction since both teams would share the spoils in what promises to be an entertaining clash.

Final Thoughts

The match between Austria and Norway on October 13, 2024, is going to be a real treat since both teams are attack-minded. A lot is at stake, with both teams seeking promotion into League A, and this match could go either way. While Norway can boast of probably one of the best strikers in the world in Erling Haaland, home form and the cohesiveness in the Austria team may balance things up.

This will be a clash that can only be won by small margins, where both teams have to raise their game if their hopes are to be accomplished. Whether you watch it for the goals, the tactics, or simply to enjoy a great football match, this is a fixture that you cannot afford to miss.