Prediction: Scotland vs Norway

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 5/6

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Looking to sign off their EURO 24 qualifying adventure with a final statement at Hampden, Scotland will welcome Norway to Glasgow on Sunday night.

Scotland

Starting with the hosts, mounting a last-gasp comeback away at Georgia earlier in the week as they eventually snatched a 2-2 draw, Scotland have continued to gain a string of plaudits during their qualifying adventure this year. Breezing their way to next year’s European Championships and with the mood in Steve Clarke’s side at a red-hot high, the Tartan Army will be hoping to make a final Group A statement here. Still holding an outside chance of leapfrogging Spain to top spot, Scotland will be excited by the prospect of making a return to home soil this weekend. Including a famous 2-0 victory against La Roja back on March 28th, Scotland have won six of their previous seven showdowns in Glasgow. With that hometown romp stemming back over the past 17 months, Clarke’s side should be relishing a return to Hampden here.

Team News

Coming off the bench and bagging a last-gasp equaliser away at Georgia, Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland will make hoping to make a first international start on Sunday night. Also putting in an eye-catching second-half display in midweek, Bologna playmaker Lewis Ferguson looks set to earn a seventh international cap here.

Extending on his record-breaking EURO 24 qualifying romp earlier in the week, Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay will once again have a leading role to play at Hampden. Hearts goalkeeper Zander Clark should keep his spot between the sticks in Glasgow.

Norway

As for the visitors, while Norway might have opened their EURO 24 qualifying adventure with their sights firmly set on finding a route out of Group A, the Lions have come under a huge amount of scrutiny. Signing off October’s international break with a devastating 1-0 loss at home against Spain, Stale Solbakken’s side are still waiting to book their major tournament return. However, marking their return earlier in the week as they secured a routine 2-0 victory at home against Faroe Islands in a friendly showdown, Norway have found a crucial boost over the past few months. Including a 4-0 romp against Cyprus last month, Sunday’s guests have won five of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Nevertheless, hit with a shock 2-1 loss when they welcomed Scotland to Oslo back on June 17th, Solbakken’s side should face another stern examination here.

Team News

Forced to settle for a spot on the bench against the Faroe Islands earlier in the week, Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland will certainly make a full return on Sunday night. However, in what is a huge blow for the Lions, Solbakken’s men are without the services of Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard.

Bagging a first international strike in midweek, 20-year-old sensation Oscar Bobb looks set to earn a third senior cap here. The Premier League-based duo of Sander Berge and Kristoffer Ajer will certainly feature at Hampden.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Scotland and Norway met for their reverse Group A showdown on June 17th, the Tartan Army picked up a 2-1 victory in Oslo.
• Clarke’s side have won five of their previous six appearances on home soil across all competitions.
• Likewise, Norway have also won five of their previous six contests across all formats.
• Three of Scotland’s last four appearances have finished with both teams finding the net.
• Norway have recorded just a single clean sheet from their previous six showdowns on foreign soil.

Conclusion

With Scotland looking to sign off their EURO 24 qualifying adventure with a final statement in Glasgow on Sunday night, neutrals could be treated to an enjoyable affair here. With the Tartan Army landing a shock 2-1 win when they travelled to Oslo back on June 17h, Clarke’s side will certainly be seeking a repeat performance at Hampden. Although Norway might have claimed a crucial boost over the past few months, the Lions should be bracing themselves for a tough challenge on foreign soil. It should be noted, with Scotland seeing three of their previous four showdowns finish with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome in Glasgow.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 5/6

Bookmaker: Olympusbet