Austria and Norway shall be aiming to safe an important consequence of their pursuit of promotion from the UEFA Nations League League B once they play on Sunday evening.
Austria, beneath Ralf Rangnick, will look to take care of their momentum following a convincing 4-0 victory over Kazakhstan. Norway, however, stays unbeaten on this competitors and shall be closely reliant on star striker Erling Haaland, who continues to interrupt worldwide data.
As the 2 sides meet on the Raiffeisen Area, Austria shall be on the lookout for a measure of revenge after struggling a slim 2-1 defeat to Norway in September. The house facet may also wish to capitalise on their dwelling benefit to spice up their probabilities of securing a top-two end within the group.
Norway, in the meantime, will intention to solidify their place on the prime of the group, with Haaland and Alexander Sorloth main the assault within the absence of captain Martin Odegaard.
Austria Predicted Lineup
Austria will enter the match with a number of damage considerations, particularly in defence. Captain David Alaba continues to be recovering, whereas Kevin Danso and Maximilian Wöber are unavailable.
Consequently, Ralf Rangnick could subject a again 4 that features Philipp Lienhart and Gernot Trauner, with Michael Svoboda additionally in rivalry after making his debut within the earlier match. In assault, Marko Arnautović is anticipated to return to the beginning lineup after sitting out towards Kazakhstan.
The midfield battle will possible see Marcel Sabitzer and Konrad Laimer pulling the strings, whereas Christoph Baumgartner, who scored towards Kazakhstan, shall be a key risk within the last third.
Pentz; Posch, Svoboda, Lienhart, Prass; Seiwald, Laimer, Sabitzer; Schmid, Baumgartner; Arnautovic
Norway Predicted Lineup
Norway’s setup will prioritise Haaland’s attacking prowess, however the absence of Odegaard implies that others like Antonio Nusa could have to step up creatively.
With Ståle Solbakken’s facet already performing effectively, they are going to be assured heading into this encounter regardless of Austria’s dwelling benefit.
Nyland; Ajer, Ostigard, Hanche-Olsen, Wolfe; Pedersen, Thorsby, Berge, Nusa; Sorloth, Haaland
