Norway vs Czech Republic Prediction & Betting Tips - International Friendlies

Prediction published on 20/03/2024, 13:00  by Sridhar | Modified on 22/03/2024 at 05:00 in Football Predictions

Norway will look to upset the calculations of the Euro-bound Czechia side as the sides meet in an international friendly this week. The Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo will host this match on Friday. Norway failed to qualify for the Euros, finishing third in Group A behind Spain and Scotland, with 11 points from eight matches. This failure extended their absence from the Euros for a sixth consecutive continental tournament. They did end their qualifiers on a high, however, and have won five of their last seven matches, including friendlies. This sequence saw them lose only once, that too in a 1-0 defeat to Spain. If they can continue that good form into this friendly, it could be a morale booster. Going by their recent record in international friendlies, Norway is likely to give a tough fight to the Czechs. The Norwegians have won five of their last six friendlies, drawing the others, although most of these matches have been against lower-ranked teams.

The Czech Republic, or Czechia, continued their proud record of qualifying for every Euro since 1996, their first tournament as an independent nation. They came in second in Group E of the qualifiers, finishing with the same points as leaders Albania, but ending up second due to inferior head-to-head points. The Czechs have a lot to look forward to as they build up for the upcoming Euros in Germany, where they will be playing Portugal, Turkey, and another team from the playoffs. The visitors’ last match was in November, when they defeated Moldova 3-0. Thanks to their form in the qualifiers, the Czechs come with a better frame of mind. They have lost only one of their last ten matches in all competitions, including friendlies, and will look to continue that good form here.