Norway vs France: who will kick off Euro U19 qualification with a win?
On Wednesday, March 25, Norway and France will face off in the Euro U19 qualifiers. The match kicks off at 15:15 CET, and I’m offering a betting tip for it.
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Norway vs France: match preview
Norway featured at the previous UEFA European Under-19 Championship, but their campaign fell well short of expectations: just one point from three group-stage matches and an early exit from bottom place. They began qualification for the next European Championship with convincing 4–0 wins over Kosovo and Armenia. Despite a defeat in the final round, they still advanced to the second stage, where they open against France.
Les Bleus did not take part in the previous Euro U19, having failed to qualify for the final tournament. They lost out to Italy and Spain and missed the competition altogether. Now they have a fresh opportunity to reach the Euros, and the group does not appear as daunting as last time. Moreover, France impressed in the first stage, winning all three matches with an aggregate score of 8–2.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Norway have lost their last three matches.
- France are on a seven-game winning streak.
- France have scored at least one goal in seven consecutive matches.
- The last meeting between these sides ended in a 2–1 victory for Norway.
Probable line-ups
- Norway: Clausen – Hogen, Grangaard, Volden, Prent-Ekbo – Spiten-Nyseter, Aikrem, Voxen, Olderheim – Røssing-Lelesiit, Weler
- France: Stawetzki – Tati, Loué, Mouzoungou – Devernois, Merah, Kourkoul, El Jamali – Kana-Biyik, Ndjantu, Mmadi
Prediction
France are clearly determined to return to the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, and I believe they can make a strong start to this qualifying campaign.
