Since March, Kazakhstan have suffered four consecutive defeats, committing plenty of defensive errors in each game. Norway, on the other hand, boast top-tier players like Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, who need just a few opportunities to make a difference.
Kazakhstan's problems began in the Euro 2024 qualifying playoffs, where they were soundly beaten away by Greece (0:5). Subsequent friendlies against Luxembourg, Armenia (both 1:2), and Azerbaijan (2:3) saw the team struggle to defend even against less powerful teams, squandering a two-goal lead in the last match. The coaching staff led by Stanislav Cherchesov might focus on stabilising the back line, but the team is unlikely to stop the Premier League stars.
Norway are entering their peak with a vibrant generation of players—it's crucial for them to qualify for upcoming major tournaments. In June friendlies against Kosovo (3:0) and Denmark (1:3), Erling Haaland scored all four goals, while attacker Antonio Nusa, a new signing for Leipzig, showed his potential and is expected to feature more in the starting lineup. The Scandinavians might also be defensively inconsistent, but their goal will be to create and score more than they concede.
Bookmakers have faith in Norway’s leaders—Haaland’s two consecutive hat-tricks in the Premier League are testament to his excellent form. Kazakhstan will struggle against such a formidable opponent.
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Stanislav Cherchesov
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coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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In squad
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Igor Shatsky
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gk. | 29 | -38 |
Stas Pokatilov
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gk. | 26 | -47 |
Aleksandr Zarutskiy
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gk. | 1 | -1 |
Temirlan Anarbekov
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
Sergei Maliy
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df. | 68 | 1 |
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Abzal Beisebekov
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df. | 49 | 0 |
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Alexander Marochkin
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df. | 45 | 0 |
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Yan Vorogovskiy
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df. | 44 | 5 |
Baktiyor Zaynutdinov
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df. | 36 | 14 |
Nuraly Alip
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df. | 33 | 0 |
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Marat Bystrov
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df. | 30 | 0 |
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Yerkin Topalov
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df. | 16 | 0 |
Mikhail Gabyshev
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df. | 12 | 1 |
Lev Skvortsov
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df. | 6 | 0 |
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Alibek Kasym
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df. | 4 | 0 |
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Roman Asrankulov
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df. | 3 | 0 |
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Ashat Tagybergen
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mf. | 54 | 2 |
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Baurzhan Islamkhan
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mf. | 52 | 4 |
Ramazan Orazov
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mf. | 27 | 1 |
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Aibol Abiken
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mf. | 14 | 1 |
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Arman Kenesov
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mf. | 4 | 0 |
Abat Aymbetov
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fw. | 39 | 9 |
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Elkhan Astanov
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fw. | 15 | 1 |
Aibar Zhaksylykov
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fw. | 9 | 0 |
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Islam Chesnokov
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fw. | 7 | 3 |
Oralkhan Omirtaev
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fw. | 5 | 1 |
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Ramazan Karimov
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fw. | 2 | 0 |
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Staale Solbakken
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coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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In squad
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Ørjan Nyland
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gk. | 54 | -59 |
Egil Selvik
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gk. | 2 | -3 |
Mathias Dyngeland
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gk. | 1 | 0 |
Kristoffer Ajer
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df. | 37 | 1 |
Julian Ryerson
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df. | 24 | 0 |
Leo Östigard
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df. | 23 | 1 |
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen
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df. | 23 | 0 |
Andreas Hanche-Olsen
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df. | 17 | 0 |
David Møller Wolfe
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df. | 4 | 0 |
Jostein Gundersen
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df. | 1 | 0 |
Martin Ødegaard
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mf. | 59 | 3 |
Sander Berge
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mf. | 46 | 1 |
Kristian Thorstvedt
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mf. | 28 | 4 |
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Patrick Berg
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mf. | 25 | 0 |
Morten Thorsby
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mf. | 19 | 0 |
Hugo Vegard Vetlesen
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mf. | 5 | 1 |
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Felix Horn Myhre
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mf. | 0 | 0 |
Alexander Sorloth
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fw. | 51 | 17 |
Erling Braut Håland
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fw. | 33 | 31 |
Jörgen Strand Larsen
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fw. | 14 | 3 |
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Oscar Bobb
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fw. | 8 | 2 |
Antonio Eromonsele Nordby Nusa
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fw. | 7 | 1 |
Aron Dönnum
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fw. | 7 | 1 |
Andreas Rædergård Schjelderup
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fw. | 1 | 0 |
Erik Botheim
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fw. | 1 | 0 |
Sindre Walle Egeli
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fw. | 0 | 0 |
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