Norway VS Belarus Match Prediction

The four previous competitive matches between Norway and Belarus have all been close affairs, with each nation claiming a single win and the other two games both ending in a draw. Only one of those games - the first competitive fixture these nations played - featured over 2.5 goals and neither side has ever been able to beat their opponent by more than a single goal.

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Norway v Belarus: Prediction

Both nations will consider themselves to have an outside shot of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup and this is a crucial match to test out their strategies before the campaign gets under way. There is likely to be some level of experimentation from both of the managers here, so it is very hard to pick a result. It is possible the nations end up cancelling each other out, with the result a draw.

Norway v Belarus: Betting Tips

As the home team, the bookmakers have understandably made Norway the favourites for this game and they can be backed at odds of 4/5 to beat Belarus, while the visitors are at 17/4 to win. The draw looks to be a good option on the match odds market and it can be backed at 13/5 here.

A close game is expected so under 2.5 goals is worth taking on at a price of 3/4, while the likely tightness of the match means that the 1-1 draw is an appealing option on the correct scores market. It can be backed at a price of 13/2 here.

Real Madrid prodigy Martin Odegaard has been selected for the Norway Under-21s, so will not be involved in this clash as Norway seek to recover from the disappointment of missing out on qualification for Euro 2016. Premier League strikes Josh King and Adama Diomande are among the most recognisable faces in the squad and they could partner each other in attack, while West Ham's teenage winger Martin Samuelsen should also feature.

Norway likely XI:

Belarus have only lost one of their last seven matches, so there will be high morale in the squad for the trip to the Ullevaal Stadion to take on Norway on Wednesday. While there are not any big names in the squad for this match - aside from the former Arsenal and Barcelona star Alexander Hleb, who is now 35, Belarus can be extremely hard to beat and will pose a goal threat in attack, having beaten Republic of Ireland 2-1 in their last match.

Belarus likely XI:

Norway will fancy their chances of taking a win out of this game, but even though Belarus are away they cannot be counted out from having a chance in this match. With just one defeat in their last seven games Belarus are a progressive team and they will want to maintain momentum. Both nations will likely see a draw as a decent result and it seems to be the most likely result at the Ullevaal Stadion on Wednesday too.

The last three meetings between Belarus and Norway have all seen under 2.5 goals scored.