Moldova vs Norway Live Stream – UEFA World Cup Qualifiers Match Preview (22.03.25)

📅 Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 20:00 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: Zimbru Stadium, Chișinău
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – Europe (UEFA)
⚽ Coaches: Serghei Cleșcenco (Moldova), Ståle Solbakken (Norway)

Moldova hosts Norway in a UEFA World Cup qualifier at Zimbru Stadium, with both teams looking to strengthen their campaign. Serghei Cleșcenco’s Moldova aims to cause an upset, while Ståle Solbakken’s Norway is determined to secure crucial points on the road.

Team Form and Standings

• Moldova: A resilient but defensively focused team looking to defy expectations.
• Norway: A squad filled with attacking talent, aiming to qualify for their first World Cup since 1998.

Key Players to Watch

• Moldova:
  • Ion Nicolaescu: The forward is Moldova’s primary goal-scoring threat.
  • Vadim Rață: A hardworking midfielder providing creativity in attack.
  • Ionuț Nedelcearu: A key defender tasked with stopping Norway’s forwards.
• Norway:
  • Erling Haaland: The Manchester City striker is Norway’s biggest attacking weapon.
  • Martin Ødegaard: The Arsenal playmaker dictates Norway’s attacking tempo.
  • Kristoffer Ajer: A solid defender providing leadership at the back.

Tactical Approaches

• Moldova (Serghei Cleșcenco):
  • Defensive, compact shape to frustrate Norway’s attack.
  • Using counter-attacks to exploit spaces behind Norway’s defense.
  • Set-piece opportunities as a key route to goal.
• Norway (Ståle Solbakken):
  • High pressing with quick attacking transitions.
  • Building play through Ødegaard to create goal-scoring chances.
  • Utilizing Haaland’s finishing ability in the final third.

Betting Tips

1. Norway to Win – Their attacking depth gives them a clear advantage.
2. Over 2.5 Goals – Norway’s offense could lead to a high-scoring match.
3. Erling Haaland to Score Anytime – The striker is likely to be Norway’s main goal threat.

Prediction

• Moldova 0-3 Norway – A dominant performance from Norway with a convincing victory.