International Friendlies
Nov 19, 2013 6.00pm
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  • Martin Linnes 83' yellowcard
  • Vegard Forren 90' yellowcard
  • yellowcard Charlie Adam 57'
  • goal Scott Brown 61'

Preview: Norway vs. Scotland

Norway vs. Scotland

While Scotland are bound to be disappointed with their 0-0 draw from last time out against the USA, it has meant that Gordon Strachan's side are unbeaten in their last three matches.

Boss Strachan will make alterations to his side for Tuesday night's trip to Molde, having said on Friday: "There will be people who we didn't put on tonight because we knew they were going to have a full game on Tuesday."

As a result, the likes of Steven Naismith, Russell Martin and Ikechi Anya could all be included in the starting lineup.

Meanwhile, the hosting Norwegians could call upon the services of former Manchester United trainee Magnus Wolff Eikrem, as well as centre-back Vegard Forren, who recently spent some time with Southampton.

The last time that Scotland travelled to the Scandinavian country, they slumped to a 4-0 defeat, with Blackburn Rovers midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen scoring two of the home side's goals.

What's more, from the 17 meetings between the two nations, the Scots have won on just three occasions.

Recent form

Norway: WWWLLD

Scotland: WLLWWD

Possible starting lineups

Norway: Jarstein; Reginiussen, Hogli, Forren, Elabdellaoui; Skjelbred, Eikrem, Johansen, Elyounoussi; Kamara, Marcus Pedersen

Scotland: Marshall; Anya, Martin, Mulgrew, Hanley; Adam, Brown, Conway, Snodgrass, Naismith; S Fletcher

Sports Mole says: 1-1

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