Austria vs Norway Prediction & Betting Tips - UEFA Nations League

Prediction published on 17/11/2020, 05:05  by James | Modified on 17/11/2020 at 06:05 in UEFA Nations League Prediction

Austria host Norway in a momentous Nations League clash at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion on Wednesday night. The Group 1 fixture of League B will see the winner earn promotion to League A. If things end level then Austria will ascend at the expense of their opponents. The hosts have the superior position in the group, commanding top spot with 12 points from their five matches. Norway, second in the table, have nine points from five matches. The visitors have given themselves a great chance to progress by scoring lots of goals in their campaign. They have a +5 goal advantage over Austria, meaning a win in Vienna will comfortably send them through. The form of Erling Haaland gives them a great chance of victory against most teams. The Borussia Dortmund striker has six goals in five Nations League matches, including a consolation effort in the 2-1 home defeat in the reverse fixture. That loss was one of only two in Norway's last 14 matches in all competitions, promising signs from an emerging generation of talented players.

Austria have plenty of talent in their ranks too. They have won nine of their last 11 fixtures, including the last five in a row. They are efficient at home, winning six of their last seven matches on their own turf. Norway are unbeaten in their last five away games but only victory matters here. Four wins from seven on the road, including a 5-1 hammering of Northern Ireland, is a statistic worth considering. However, we think that Austria have enough experience to outmanoeuvre Norway's young guns. Back a draw.