Ireland-Norway is an international friendly to be played on Thursday 17 November: here are the likely formations and the prediction
IRLAND – NORWAY | Thursday, 20:45
When in World Cup qualifying you have an up and down path like that of Ireland and Norway, then it seems difficult to think how you can qualify. And indeed, the two sides that will play each other in a friendly in Dublin will be watching the others play the world’s top football competition. In short, they are only playing because FIFA dictates it and also to try and iron out the details for qualification for the next European Championships. Of course, Ireland have drawn France and Holland in their group, so the feeling is that in 2024 they will also be watching
Of course, there has been a project among the hosts, especially at home where they have only lost once in their last nine outings. And that is a sign not to be underestimated ahead of the match against Norway, who will be without Haaland, who will be rested as announced by Solbakken in recent days. In short, Ireland – who in their last five outings have drawn three times, won once and lost once against Norway – are dreaming of a win. Although, given the record, it is normal to think that the really most predictable result is a draw.
Ireland’s Doherty
The Prediction
In the last five meetings, a total of six goals have been scored. Twice the match has even ended 0-0. Now, there is unlikely to be a goalless encounter again, but in any case, the result that could come out of this friendly match remains a draw.
Ireland v Norway matchday squad
- IRLAND (3-5-2): Bazunu; O’Shea, Collins, Egan; Doherty, Browne, Hendrick, Molumby, Brady; Obafemi, Robinson.
- NORWAY (4-3-3): Nyland; Ryerson, Ostigard, Gregersen, Meling; Odegaard, Berg, Thorsby; Sorloth, Strand Larsen, Elyounoussi.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-1
