Norway vs Kazakhstan Preview: Norway to Continue Winning Ways
Norway's Form and Team News
Norway have made a strong start to their UEFA Nations League campaign, winning both of their opening matches. They beat Serbia 1-0 away from home and then followed that up with a 2-0 victory over Slovenia at home. Norway comes into this match in good form, having won three of their last four games. Their only defeat in that run came against Greece in a friendly match.
Norway will be without the services of Erling Haaland for this match due to injury. Haaland is Norway's all-time leading scorer, so his absence will be a blow. However, Norway has plenty of other attacking options to call upon. Alexander Sorloth is in good form for RB Leipzig, and he will be looking to add to his tally of three goals for Norway.
In addition to Haaland, Norway will also be without the services of Martin Odegaard. Odegaard is Arsenal's captain, and he is one of Norway's most important players. However, he is suspended for this match due to yellow card accumulation.
Kazakhstan's Form and Team News
Kazakhstan has had a mixed start to their UEFA Nations League campaign, winning one match and losing one match. They started their campaign with a 2-0 victory away from home against Azerbaijan. However, they then lost 2-1 at home to Slovakia. Kazakhstan comes into this match in poor form, having won just one of their last five games.
Kazakhstan are likely to be without the services of Baktiyar Zainutdinov for this match. Zainutdinov is Kazakhstan's captain and most experienced player. However, he is injured and will miss this match.
In addition to Zainutdinov, Kazakhstan will also be without the services of Islambek Kuat. Kuat is Kazakhstan's all-time leading scorer, and he is one of their most important players. However, he is suspended for this match due to red card accumulation.
Prediction
Norway is the clear favorite to win this match. They are the higher-ranked team, and they have a better recent form. Kazakhstan is a good team, but they are missing some key players for this match. Norway should be able to win this match comfortably.
