Henry Roldán
The two countries favored to win Group A of the Euro 2024 qualifiers will open the group this coming Saturday when Spain vs Norway meet.
The Spanish team is the main candidate to take first place and make it to the continental tournament for the eighth consecutive time, while the Norwegians should have no problem overcoming Scotland, Cyprus, and Georgia.
Without further ado, at JefeBet, we bring you the best preview of the stellar match between Spain vs Norway.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Spain vs Norway UEFA European Championship 2024 Qualifiers Group A Game on March 25, 2023
- Where: La Rosaleda Stadium – Malaga, Spain
- When: Saturday, March 25, 2023, 3:45 PM ET
- Moneyline: Spain (-275) / Draw (+400) / Norway (+800)
- Asian Handicap: Spain (-1.5, +100) / Norway (+1.5, -135)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-115) / Under (-105)
- Both teams score: Yes (+120) / No (-150)
All odds are provided by Draftkings.
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Betting on Spain
A new era will officially begin this Saturday in the Spanish national team once Luis de la Fuente takes charge of his first match as head coach of La Roja.
The coach, who will replace Luis Enrique, began his tenure with controversy after announcing that Sergio Ramos will not be part of the team’s defense. His great success in the national team’s youth ranks gives him a vote of confidence in the eyes of the public.
Part of the revolution that De la Fuente started with the exclusion of Ramos will be seen in this match, as the new coach only called 11 of the players who participated in the Qatar 2022 World Cup. In fact, there will be 15 new faces wearing the Spanish uniform.
Spain was eliminated in the round of 16 of the World Cup by Morocco, thus creating a turning point in the locker room and within the Spanish Federation. However, against Norway, veteran Iago Aspas is expected to return, Alvaro Morata is expected to be captain of the team and the possible debut of long-awaited players such as David Garcia and Joselu.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Kepa Arrizabalaga; Dani Carvajal, Aymeric Laporte, Iñigo Martinez, Alejandro Balde; Gavi, Rodri, Dani Ceballos; Mikel Oyarzabal, Álvaro Morata, Dani Olmo.
Betting on Norway
Norway will not have an easy start to the qualifiers, not only because it will have to visit Spain, but also because it will be without its top scorer Erling Haaland. The Manchester City striker has a groin problem and will miss the double-header with a Norwegian team that will most likely have to fight against Scotland for second place in the group.
This is undoubtedly a very important loss for the team coached by Stale Solbakken, a coach who has the objective of returning Norway to a European Championship for the first time since the 2000 edition. With Haaland’s absence, the pressure will be on Martin Odegaard, the Arsenal star who is having arguably the best season of his short career.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Orjan Nyland; Marcus Pedersen, Stefan Strandberg, Leo Ostigard, Birger Meling; Martin Odegaard, Patrick Berg, Kristoffer Zachariassen; Mats Daehli, Alexander Sorloth, Mohamed Elyounoussi
JefeBet Prediction
We can’t deny that Norway has a good team, but the loss of Haaland is a blow considering Spain’s level. The striker is one of the best in world soccer today, and of course Solbakken has no one to fill the huge void he leaves behind.
On the other hand, the Spaniards will have to start adapting to a different style of play with many new and young names. However, at home, it should be able to overcome an opponent it has beaten in three of its last five matches.
Prediction: Spain wins (ESP 1 – NOR 0)
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