Scotland vs. Norway: In-Depth Preview and Prediction
On November 19, 2023, Scotland will face Norway at Hampden Park in a crucial Euro 2024 qualifying Group A match. While Scotland’s top-place finish is not entirely in their hands, Norway is still vying for a playoff spot. The backdrop of recent performances adds layers of intrigue to this encounter.
Analysis
Scotland’s Resilience: Under Steve Clarke, Scotland has shown grit, most recently salvaging a point against Georgia. Their qualification for Euro 2024 is already assured, but a top-spot finish hinges on other results. Key players like Scott McTominay and Lawrence Shankland, who have been instrumental in recent matches, will be pivotal again.
Norway’s Playoff Hopes: Despite their late surge in form, Norway’s early qualification setbacks have left them dependent on other results for a playoff spot. Their recent victory against the Faroe Islands demonstrates their capability, but the potential absence of star players like Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard may impact their attacking force.
Tactical Considerations: Scotland, aiming for a win and favorable results elsewhere, will likely adopt an aggressive approach. Norway, with nothing to lose, might also play openly, seeking to capitalize on any defensive lapses from the Scottish side.
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Prediction
With both teams having compelling reasons to secure a win, Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts a tightly contested match ending in a 1-1 draw. This forecast considers Scotland’s home advantage balanced against Norway’s recent form and motivation.
Additional Betting Insights:
Both Teams to Score: Yes. Given the offensive capabilities of both teams, it’s likely that each will find the net.
Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under. The significance of the match might lead to a more cautious approach, resulting in fewer goals.
Hot Stat: Norway hasn’t trailed at half-time in any of their last eight games.
(Odds are taken from bet365 and are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.T&Cs apply, 18+)
88 average Markets available for Scotland v Norway
Full Time Result
Half Time/Full Time
Scotland – Scotland
Scotland – Draw
Scotland – Norway
Draw – Scotland
Draw – Draw
Draw – Norway
Norway – Scotland
Norway – Draw
3.75
15
34
5.5
4.75
7
29
15
Half Time/Full Time (cont.)
Correct Score
Scotland #2-1
Scotland #1-0
Scotland #2-0
Scotland #4-1
Scotland #4-3
Scotland #5-1
Scotland #6-0
Scotland #3-0
9.5
7
11
41
126
101
351
21
Correct Score (cont.)
Scotland #3-1
Scotland #4-2
Scotland #6-2
Scotland #3-2
Scotland #6-1
Scotland #4-0
Scotland #5-0
Scotland #5-2
21
51
501
34
351
41
101
151
Correct Score (cont.)
Scotland #5-3
Draw #0-0
Draw #2-2
Draw #1-1
Draw #3-3
Draw #4-4
Norway #3-0
Norway #5-1
351
8
15
6
51
301
34
151
Correct Score (cont.)
Norway #4-0
Norway #5-3
Norway #2-1
Norway #2-0
Norway #4-3
Norway #1-0
Norway #4-1
Norway #5-2
67
501
12
15
151
9
51
251
Correct Score (cont.)
Norway #3-2
Norway #4-2
Norway #3-1
Norway #5-0
41
81
29
201
First Goalscorer
Erling Haaland
Lawrence Shankland
Che Adams
John McGinn
Lyndon Dykes
Bard Finne
Ryan Christie
Scott McTominay
5
6.5
7
7.5
7.5
8
8
8
First Goalscorer (cont.)
Jorgen Larsen
Jacob Brown
Kristian Thorstvedt
Hugo Vetlesen
Lewis Ferguson
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Oscar Bobb
Ola Solbakken
9
9.5
10
11
11
11
11
15
First Goalscorer (cont.)
Stuart Armstrong
Aron Donnum
Billy Gilmour
Callum McGregor
Fredrik Aursnes
Kenny McLean
Patrick Berg
Sander Berge
15
17
19
19
19
19
19
19
First Goalscorer (cont.)
Josh Doig
Nathan Patterson
Ryan Jack
Anthony Ralston
Jack Hendry
Ryan Porteous
Fredrik Andre Bjorkan
Greg Taylor
23
23
23
29
29
29
34
34
First Goalscorer (cont.)
Julian Ryerson
Liam Cooper
Scott McKenna
Stian Gregersen
David Wolfe
Kristoffer Ajer
Marcus Pedersen
Leo Ostigard
34
34
34
34
41
41
41
51
First Goalscorer (cont.)
Stefan Strandberg
No Goalscorer
51
8
Last Goalscorer
Erling Haaland
Lawrence Shankland
Che Adams
John McGinn
Lyndon Dykes
Bard Finne
Ryan Christie
Scott McTominay
5
6.5
7
7.5
7.5
8
8
8
Last Goalscorer (cont.)
Jorgen Larsen
Jacob Brown
Kristian Thorstvedt
Hugo Vetlesen
Lewis Ferguson
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Oscar Bobb
Ola Solbakken
9
9.5
10
11
11
11
11
15
Last Goalscorer (cont.)
Stuart Armstrong
Aron Donnum
Billy Gilmour
Callum McGregor
Fredrik Aursnes
Kenny McLean
Patrick Berg
Sander Berge
15
17
19
19
19
19
19
19
Last Goalscorer (cont.)
Josh Doig
Nathan Patterson
Ryan Jack
Anthony Ralston
Jack Hendry
Ryan Porteous
Fredrik Andre Bjorkan
Greg Taylor
23
23
23
29
29
29
34
34
Last Goalscorer (cont.)
Julian Ryerson
Liam Cooper
Scott McKenna
Stian Gregersen
David Wolfe
Kristoffer Ajer
Marcus Pedersen
Leo Ostigard
34
34
34
34
41
41
41
51
Last Goalscorer (cont.)
Stefan Strandberg
No Goalscorer
51
8
Winning Margin
Scotland by 1
Norway by 1
Scotland by 2
Norway by 2
Scotland by 3
Norway by 3
Scotland by 4+
Norway by 4+
4
5
7
10
15
23
29
41
Winning Margin (cont.)
To Score at Any Time
To Score at Any Time (cont.)
Jacob Brown
Jorgen Larsen
Kristian Thorstvedt
Hugo Vetlesen
Lewis Ferguson
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Oscar Bobb
Ola Solbakken
4
4
4.333
4.75
4.75
4.75
4.75
6.5
To Score at Any Time (cont.)
Stuart Armstrong
Aron Donnum
Billy Gilmour
Callum McGregor
Fredrik Aursnes
Kenny McLean
Patrick Berg
Sander Berge
6.5
7
8
8
8
8
8
8
To Score at Any Time (cont.)
Josh Doig
Nathan Patterson
Ryan Jack
Anthony Ralston
Jack Hendry
Ryan Porteous
Fredrik Andre Bjorkan
Greg Taylor
9.5
9.5
9.5
12
12
12
13
13
To Score at Any Time (cont.)
Julian Ryerson
Liam Cooper
Scott McKenna
Stian Gregersen
David Wolfe
Kristoffer Ajer
Marcus Pedersen
Leo Ostigard
13
13
13
13
17
17
17
21
To Score at Any Time (cont.)
Handicap Result
Scotland (-1) -1.00
Tie – (Norway +1) 1.00
Norway (+1) 1.00
4.75
4
1.615
Corners
Total Goals
First Team to Score
Half-Time
Total Goal Minutes
Over 130 minutes
110 To 130 minutes inc.
Under 110 minutes
2.1
9
1.833
Total Goals Odd/Even
Double Chance
Team Total Goals
Scotland Over 0.50
Scotland Under 0.50
Scotland Over 1.50
Scotland Under 1.50
Scotland Over 2.50
Scotland Under 2.50
Scotland Over 3.50
Scotland Under 3.50
1.286
3.5
2.375
1.533
6
1.125
17
1.025
Team Total Goals (cont.)
Scotland Over 4.50
Scotland Under 4.50
Norway Over 0.50
Norway Under 0.50
Norway Over 1.50
Norway Under 1.50
Norway Over 2.50
Norway Under 2.50
41
1.004
1.444
2.625
3.25
1.333
9
1.071
Team Total Goals (cont.)
Norway Over 3.50
Norway Under 3.50
26
1.01
Both Teams to Score
Team First Goalscorer
Erling Haaland
Lawrence Shankland
Che Adams
John McGinn
Lyndon Dykes
Bard Finne
Ryan Christie
Scott McTominay
2.875
4
4.333
4.5
4.5
4.75
4.75
4.75
Team First Goalscorer (cont.)
Jorgen Larsen
Jacob Brown
Kristian Thorstvedt
Hugo Vetlesen
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Oscar Bobb
Lewis Ferguson
Ola Solbakken
5
5.5
5.5
6
6
6
6.5
8
Team First Goalscorer (cont.)
Stuart Armstrong
Aron Donnum
Fredrik Aursnes
Patrick Berg
Sander Berge
Billy Gilmour
Callum McGregor
Kenny McLean
8.5
9.5
10
10
10
12
12
12
Team First Goalscorer (cont.)
Josh Doig
Nathan Patterson
Ryan Jack
Anthony Ralston
Jack Hendry
Ryan Porteous
Fredrik Andre Bjorkan
Greg Taylor
15
15
15
19
19
19
21
21
Team First Goalscorer (cont.)
Julian Ryerson
Liam Cooper
Scott McKenna
Stian Gregersen
David Wolfe
Kristoffer Ajer
Marcus Pedersen
Leo Ostigard
21
21
21
21
23
23
23
29
Team First Goalscorer (cont.)
Stefan Strandberg
No Goalscorer (Norway)
No Goalscorer (Scotland)
29
2.625
3.5
Team Last Goalscorer
Erling Haaland
Lawrence Shankland
Che Adams
John McGinn
Lyndon Dykes
Bard Finne
Ryan Christie
Scott McTominay
2.875
4
4.333
4.5
4.5
4.75
4.75
4.75
Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)
Jorgen Larsen
Jacob Brown
Kristian Thorstvedt
Hugo Vetlesen
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Oscar Bobb
Lewis Ferguson
Ola Solbakken
5
5.5
5.5
6
6
6
6.5
8
Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)
Stuart Armstrong
Aron Donnum
Fredrik Aursnes
Patrick Berg
Sander Berge
Billy Gilmour
Callum McGregor
Kenny McLean
8.5
9.5
10
10
10
12
12
12
Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)
Josh Doig
Nathan Patterson
Ryan Jack
Anthony Ralston
Jack Hendry
Ryan Porteous
Fredrik Andre Bjorkan
Greg Taylor
15
15
15
19
19
19
21
21
Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)
Julian Ryerson
Liam Cooper
Scott McKenna
Stian Gregersen
David Wolfe
Kristoffer Ajer
Marcus Pedersen
Leo Ostigard
21
21
21
21
23
23
23
29
Team Last Goalscorer (cont.)
Stefan Strandberg
No Goalscorer (Norway)
No Goalscorer (Scotland)
29
2.625
3.5
Alternative Total Goals
Alternative Total Goals (cont.)
Exact Total Goals
Alternative Handicap Result
Scotland -3.00
Tie – Norway 3.00
Norway 3.00
Scotland -2.00
Tie – Norway 2.00
Norway 2.00
Scotland 1.00
Tie – Norway -1.00
29
15
1.04
11
7
1.167
1.286
5
Alternative Handicap Result (cont.)
Norway -1.00
Scotland 2.00
Tie – Norway -2.00
Norway -2.00
7.5
1.083
10
19
Exact 1st Half Goals
1st Half Goals Odd/Even
Alternative 1st Half Handicap Result
Scotland -3.00
Tie – Norway 3.00
Norway 3.00
Scotland -2.00
Tie – Norway 2.00
Norway 2.00
Scotland 1.00
Tie – Norway -1.00
151
51
1.008
41
12
1.046
1.25
4.333
Alternative 1st Half Handicap Result (cont.)
2nd Half Result
2nd Half Goals
Clean Sheet
Teams to Score
Result / Total Goals
Scotland & Over 2.50
Scotland & Under 2.50
Draw & Over 2.50
Draw & Under 2.50
Norway & Over 2.50
Norway & Under 2.50
4
4.75
13
3.75
6
6
Time of 1st Team Goal
Scotland – Goal before 54:00
Scotland – No Goal before 54:00
1.833
1.833
Time of 1st Team Goal
Norway – Goal before 65:00
Norway – No Goal before 65:00
1.833
1.833
To Score Two or More Goals
Erling Haaland
Lawrence Shankland
Che Adams
John McGinn
Lyndon Dykes
Bard Finne
Ryan Christie
Scott McTominay
8
13
15
17
17
19
19
19
To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)
Jacob Brown
Jorgen Larsen
Kristian Thorstvedt
Hugo Vetlesen
Lewis Ferguson
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Oscar Bobb
Ola Solbakken
23
23
26
29
29
29
29
51
To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)
Stuart Armstrong
Aron Donnum
Billy Gilmour
Callum McGregor
Fredrik Aursnes
Kenny McLean
Patrick Berg
Sander Berge
51
67
81
81
81
81
81
81
To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)
Anthony Ralston
Jack Hendry
Josh Doig
Nathan Patterson
Ryan Jack
Ryan Porteous
Fredrik Andre Bjorkan
Greg Taylor
101
101
101
101
101
101
126
126
To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)
Julian Ryerson
Liam Cooper
Scott McKenna
Stian Gregersen
David Wolfe
Kristoffer Ajer
Leo Ostigard
Marcus Pedersen
126
126
126
126
151
151
151
151
To Score Two or More Goals (cont.)
To Score Three or More Goals
Erling Haaland
Lawrence Shankland
Che Adams
Bard Finne
Jacob Brown
John McGinn
Jorgen Larsen
Kristian Thorstvedt
34
67
81
101
101
101
101
101
To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)
Lyndon Dykes
Ryan Christie
Scott McTominay
Hugo Vetlesen
Lewis Ferguson
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Oscar Bobb
Ola Solbakken
101
101
101
126
126
126
126
151
To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)
Stuart Armstrong
Aron Donnum
Billy Gilmour
Callum McGregor
Fredrik Aursnes
Kenny McLean
Patrick Berg
Sander Berge
151
201
301
301
301
301
301
301
To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)
Josh Doig
Nathan Patterson
Ryan Jack
Anthony Ralston
David Wolfe
Fredrik Andre Bjorkan
Greg Taylor
Jack Hendry
451
451
451
501
501
501
501
501
To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)
Julian Ryerson
Kristoffer Ajer
Leo Ostigard
Liam Cooper
Marcus Pedersen
Ryan Porteous
Scott McKenna
Stefan Strandberg
501
501
501
501
501
501
501
501
To Score Three or More Goals (cont.)
Own Goal
To Win From Behind
Scotland to win from behind
Norway to win from behind
11
15
To Win to Nil
Scotland to win to nil
Norway to win to nil
3.75
5.5
To Win Either Half
Scotland to win either half
Norway to win either half
1.727
2.1
To Win Both Halves
Scotland to win both halves
Norway to win both halves
8
13
To Score in Both Halves
Scotland to score in both halves
Norway to score in both halves
4
5
Alternative Corners
Over 4.00
Exactly 4.00
Under 4.00
Over 5.00
Exactly 5.00
Under 5.00
Over 6.00
Exactly 6.00
1.05
15
21
1.125
11
11
1.25
8.5
Alternative Corners (cont.)
Alternative Corners (cont.)
Exactly 10.00
Under 10.00
Over 11.00
Exactly 11.00
Under 11.00
Over 12.00
Exactly 12.00
Under 12.00
8.5
1.5
5
10
1.3
7
13
1.167
Alternative Corners (cont.)
Over 13.00
Exactly 13.00
Under 13.00
Over 14.00
Exactly 14.00
Under 14.00
Over 15.00
Exactly 15.00
11
17
1.1
15
21
1.05
21
26
Alternative Corners (cont.)
Corners 2-Way
10 Minute Result
Goals in First 10 Minutes
Exact 2nd Half Goals
Half Time Double Chance
Early Goal
Goal before 32:00
No Goal before 32:00
1.833
1.833
Late Goal
Last Team to Score
Number of Goals in Match
Under 2 goals
2 or 3 goals
Over 3 goals
3
1.952
4
Half with Most Goals
First Half Goals
First Half Corners
Over 4.00
Exactly 4.00
Under 4.00
2.25
5
2.3
Half Time Correct Score
Scotland #4-1
Scotland #3-0
Scotland #4-0
Scotland #2-0
Scotland #3-1
Scotland #3-2
Scotland #1-0
Scotland #2-1
301
41
151
13
67
201
4.333
23
Half Time Correct Score (cont.)
Draw #1-1
Draw #2-2
Draw #0-0
Norway #4-0
Norway #3-2
Norway #2-1
Norway #3-1
Norway #1-0
8.5
51
2.625
301
201
29
81
5
Half Time Correct Score (cont.)
Norway #4-1
Norway #2-0
Norway #3-0
451
19
51
Time of First Goal Brackets
Time of First Goal Brackets (cont.)
81 – Full Time
No Goal
17
8
Draw No Bet
Player to be Booked
Leo Ostigard
Kristian Thorstvedt
Aron Donnum
Lewis Ferguson
Marcus Pedersen
Orjan Haskjold Nyland
Mathias Dyngeland
Stian Gregersen
2.875
3
3.25
3.25
3.6
3.6
3.6
3.6
Player to be Booked (cont.)
Egil Selvik
David Wolfe
John McGinn
Fredrik Aursnes
Julian Ryerson
Stefan Strandberg
Ryan Porteous
Jacob Brown
3.6
3.6
4
4
4
4
4
4.75
Player to be Booked (cont.)
Scott McTominay
Kristoffer Ajer
Patrick Berg
Fredrik Andre Bjorkan
Ola Solbakken
Hugo Vetlesen
Lawrence Shankland
Liam Cooper
4.75
4.75
4.75
4.75
4.75
4.75
4.75
5.5
Player to be Booked (cont.)
Jack Hendry
Sander Berge
Lyndon Dykes
Jorgen Larsen
Ryan Jack
Erling Haaland
Josh Doig
Mohamed Elyounoussi
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
6
6
6
6.5
Player to be Booked (cont.)
Ryan Christie
Anthony Ralston
Billy Gilmour
Bard Finne
Oscar Bobb
Kenny McLean
Scott McKenna
Greg Taylor
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
7
7
7
Player to be Booked (cont.)
Che Adams
Callum McGregor
Nathan Patterson
Stuart Armstrong
Liam Kelly
Angus Gunn
Viljar Myhra
Orjan Nyland
7
8
8
8.5
10
10
12
12
Player to be Booked (cont.)
Player to be Sent Off
Aron Donnum
Lewis Ferguson
Leo Ostigard
Kristian Thorstvedt
David Wolfe
Marcus Pedersen
Orjan Haskjold Nyland
John McGinn
34
34
34
34
34
41
41
41
Player to be Sent Off (cont.)
Jacob Brown
Mathias Dyngeland
Scott McTominay
Stian Gregersen
Ryan Porteous
Egil Selvik
Lawrence Shankland
Liam Cooper
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
51
Player to be Sent Off (cont.)
Ryan Jack
Jack Hendry
Fredrik Aursnes
Julian Ryerson
Kristoffer Ajer
Stefan Strandberg
Lyndon Dykes
Patrick Berg
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
Player to be Sent Off (cont.)
Fredrik Andre Bjorkan
Hugo Vetlesen
Kenny McLean
Callum McGregor
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Ryan Christie
Sander Berge
Anthony Ralston
51
51
67
67
67
67
67
67
Player to be Sent Off (cont.)
Scott McKenna
Greg Taylor
Billy Gilmour
Nathan Patterson
Jorgen Larsen
Che Adams
Erling Haaland
Ola Solbakken
67
67
67
67
67
67
67
67
Player to be Sent Off (cont.)
Josh Doig
Bard Finne
Oscar Bobb
Stuart Armstrong
Viljar Myhra
Orjan Nyland
Zander Clark
Liam Kelly
67
67
67
81
81
81
101
101
Player to be Sent Off (cont.)
1st Half – Handicap
Scotland -1.00
Tie – Norway 1.00
Norway 1.00
10
3.75
1.364
Result/Both Teams to Score
Scotland & Yes
Scotland & No
Norway & Yes
Norway & No
Draw & Yes
Draw & No
5
3.75
7
5.5
4.333
8
Total Goals/Both Teams to Score
Over 2.5 & Yes
Over 2.5 & No
Under 2.5 & Yes
Under 2.5 & No
2.5
11
6
2.1
Home Team Odd/Even Goals
Scotland – Even
Scotland – Odd
1.727
2
Away Team Odd/Even Goals
Home Team Exact Goals
Scotland – 0 Goals
Scotland – 1 Goal
Scotland – 2 Goals
Scotland – 3+ Goals
3.5
2.5
3.75
6
Away Team Exact Goals
Norway – 0 Goals
Norway – 1 Goal
Norway – 2 Goals
Norway – 3+ Goals
2.625
2.4
4.333
9
Home Team Highest Scoring Half
Scotland – 1st Half
Scotland – 2nd Half
Scotland – Tie
3.6
2.5
2.3
Away Team Highest Scoring Half
Norway – 1st Half
Norway – 2nd Half
Norway – Tie
3.75
2.625
2.1
Home Team to Score in 1st Half
Away Team to Score in 1st Half
Norway – Yes
Norway – No
2.5
1.5
Both Teams to Score in 1st Half
Half Time Result/Both Teams to Score
Scotland & Yes
Scotland & No
Draw & Yes
Draw & No
Norway & Yes
Norway & No
21
3.4
8
2.625
26
4
Half Time Result/Total Goals
Scotland & Over 1.5
Scotland & Under 1.5
Draw & Over 1.5
Draw & Under 1.5
Norway & Over 1.5
Norway & Under 1.5
8
4.333
8
2.625
11
5
Home Team to Score in 2nd Half
Away Team to Score in 2nd Half
Both Teams to Score in 2nd Half
2nd Half Goals Odd/Even
Both Teams to Score 1st Half – 2nd Half
Yes / Yes
Yes / No
No / Yes
No / No
19
6.5
4
1.5
Total Corners
Asian Handicap
Scotland -0.25
Norway 0.25
2
1.85
Goal Line
Asian Total Corners
1st Half Asian Corners
1st Half Goal Line
1st Half Asian Handicap
Alternative Asian Handicap
Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)
Alternative Asian Handicap (cont.)
Scotland 0.50
Norway -0.50
Scotland 0.75
Norway -0.75
Scotland 1.00
Norway -1.00
Scotland 1.25
Norway -1.25
1.35
3.1
1.23
4
1.125
6
1.11
6.6
Alternative Goal Line
Alternative Goal Line (cont.)
Alternative Goal Line (cont.)
Alternative 1st Half Asian Handicap
Alternative 1st Half Asian Handicap (cont.)
Scotland 0.50
Norway -0.50
Scotland 0.75
Norway -0.75
1.26
3.7
1.15
5.5
Alternative 1st Half Goal Line
Alternative 1st Half Goal Line (cont.)
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