Both teams are in need of a positive result in this match, as only one can secure promotion to League A.

In this tightly contested group, Norway, Austria, and Slovenia are all tied at the top with 7 points each. Norway currently leads due to better statistics, but that could easily change after this round.

In their last encounter, Slovenia opted for a highly defensive approach in Norway. However, that strategy didn't pay off, as Norway dominated possession, gradually breaking through the Slovenian defense.

Today, we can expect a different approach from Slovenia. Playing at home with the motivation to win, they’re unlikely to settle for a draw, especially with just two matches left in the campaign.

Adding to Norway’s challenge, they’re missing key defensive players: first-choice goalkeeper Nyland is out with a serious knee injury, and both Ajer and Wolfe are also unavailable. These absences could prove critical in today’s game.