The top two teams in League B Group 3 will lock horns on Sunday, as second-placed Austria take on the leaders, Norway, in the UEFA Nations League.
The visitors travel to Linz fresh off an impressive unbeaten streak, largely thanks to their all-time leading scorer, Erling Haaland.
Having dealt with the disappointment of missing out on the Euros once again, Man City hitman Haaland made his return to international duty by netting a late winner in Oslo to secure the victory against Austria in the last encounter between these two sides.
After initially struggling to unlock Kazakhstan's defense in their opening match, Norway bounced back with home wins against Austria and Slovenia. However, this upcoming clash will present a significant challenge for the Lions.
On the other hand, a victory in this match would allow Ralf Rangnick's Austria to leapfrog the Lions at the summit of Group B3, positioning them perfectly to secure a spot among Europe’s elite for the next cycle.
Das Team has been performing at a top-tier level since Rangnick took over in 2022. They've triumphed in eight of their last ten home matches, which include impressive wins over Italy (2-0), Germany (2-0), and Turkey (6-1).
Austria recently secured their first UEFA Nations League victory on their third attempt by convincingly defeating Kazakhstan 4-0 on their home ground. They'll be aiming for a similar outcome when they face Norway.
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How to watch Austria vs Norway online - TV channels & live streams
In the UK, the UEFA Nations League match between Austria and Norway will be available to watch and stream online live on Viaplay.
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Austria vs Norway kick-off time
| Date: | Sunday, October 13, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:45 pm BST |
| Venue: | Raiffeisen Arena |
The match will be played at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz, Austria, on Sunday, October 13, with kick-off at 7:45 pm BST for fans in the UK.
Team news & squads
Austria team news
Austria coach, Ralf Rangnick, has had to get creative with his defensive lineup this month, as captain David Alaba continues his recovery from a lengthy injury. Moreover, both Kevin Danso and Maximilian Wober are unavailable.
In the match against Kazakhstan, Philipp Lienhart and Gernot Trauner formed the central defensive partnership. However, Michael Svoboda and Marco Friedl are also strong candidates for inclusion, with Svoboda earning his first cap as a substitute on Thursday, and Friedl making his return to the Austrian squad after more than two years away.
After giving Junior Adamu a rare start in the forward line, Rangnick could be contemplating bringing record-caps holder Marko Arnautovic back into the lineup for this weekend's clash.
Austria possible XI: Pentz; Posch, Svoboda, Lienhart, Prass; Seiwald, Laimer, Sabitzer; Schmid, Baumgartner; Arnautovic
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Pentz, Hedl, Schlager, Lindner |
| Defenders: | Danso, Posch, Wöber, Lienhart, Querfeld, Trauner, Daniliuc, Baidoo |
| Midfielders: | Sabitzer, Laimer, Baumgartner, Seiwald, Wimmer, Stöger, Kainz, Grillitsch, Schmid, Grüll, Mwene, Prass, Weimann, Seidl |
| Forwards: | Arnautović, Gregoritsch, Adamu, Entrup, Jakupović |
Norway team news
On Norway's front, there’s no doubt about the ability of Norway’s primary striker Erling Haaland, who boasts an impressive 34 goals from 36 games for his national team. Alexander Sorloth of Atletico Madrid and Jorgen Strand Larsen, currently on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers, are the leading contenders to join him in the attack.
However, the visitors will again be without their captain, Martin Ødegaard. The Arsenal playmaker remains sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained during the September international window. Man City midfielder Oscar Bobb has also been ruled out due to injury.
Norway possible XI: Nyland; Ajer, Ostigard, Hanche-Olsen, Wolfe; Pedersen, Thorsby, Berge, Nusa; Sorloth, Haaland
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Nyland, Selvik, Dyngeland |
| Defenders: | Ryerson, Østigård, Ajer, Pedersen, Bjørkan, Daland, Hanche-Olsen, Wolfe, Sjøvold, Gundersen, Langås |
| Midfielders: | Ødegaard, Bobb, Berge, Elyounoussi, Berg, Thorstvedt, Vetlesen, Thorsby, Dønnum, Myhre |
| Forwards: | Haaland, Sørloth, Nusa, Schjelderup, Larsen, Botheim, Egeli |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 09/10/24 | Norway 2-1 Austria | UEFA Nations League |
| 11/19/20 | Austria 1-1 Norway | UEFA Nations League |
| 09/05/20 | Norway 1-2 Austria | UEFA Nations League |