Norway vs Czech Republic Prediction & Match Preview

• Czech Republic failed to keep a clean sheet in four straight away games.
• Norway enter this off the back of a 3-3 stalemate to Scotland in their last qualifier.
• Each of the previous three head-to-head clashes between these rivals saw goals scored at both ends.

Norway are looking for a fresh start after an unsuccessful UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. They begin the new calendar year with an exhibition against Euro contestant Czech Republic. The match is scheduled for Friday evening at Stadion Ullevaal in Oslo.

All eyes will be on Erling Haaland going into the tie. The Manchester City striker was seen limping off the training ground a couple of days ago. His has already missed some important qualifiers for the national team last year. We do not expect head coach Stale Solbakken to utilize him on Friday considering this is only a friendly affair.

Czech Republic go into this in high spirits. They’ve accomplished the main goal by securing a top-two finish in Group E of the Euro 2024 Qualifications. The 1-1 draw away at Poland in the penultimate round was a big result for the Czechs. Interestingly, head coach Jaroslav Silhavy decided to resign despite a successful campaign. Former international Ivan Hasek took charge in January this year and the game against Norway will mark his debut on the Czech bench.

Recent Meetings

These two teams last met each other in the FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifications. Czechia claimed four points from two clashes with Norway on the occasion.

Czechia generally have a much better head-to-head record. They won four, drew three, and lost only one of the previous eight matches against Norway.

Both teams were on target in each of the previous three H2H ties.

Norway vs Czech Republic Prediction

With or without Haaland in the squad, Norway are the favourites to get a result on Friday. The Scandinavians are highly motivated to make amends for a dismal qualifying campaign. They want to build momentum ahead of the UEFA Nations League challenges in September. Stale Solbakken has a strong team on disposal, led by Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard. When you add the home court advantage, you get strong value for the home win pick at the 2.00 odds.

Czechia have not kept a clean sheet in four subsequent away outings across competitions. Three of these four provided goals at both ends. Norway enter this on the back of a 3-3 stalemate to Scotland in the last game of the qualifying campaign. We also saw goals at both ends in each of the previous three head-to-head games. Both Teams To Score pick is the way to go at the 1.80 odds.

Steffen Schmidt- March 20, 2024

Norway vs Czech Republic Betting Tips

Norway to win

OK

	2.00 Odds
	2.00 Odds

Both Teams Score

OK

	1.80 Odds
	1.76 Odds

Correct Score: Norway 3-1

OK

	17.00 Odds
	13.00 Odds