The Norwegians sit just two points behind their opponents in Group C following a 1-0 win in Moldova last weekend, and another victory would put them in pole position heading into the next round of qualifiers in October.

Yet Hareide is not expecting fireworks when the two nations meet at Oslo's Ullevaal stadium.

"I think it will be a match with few goals," he said. "Moldova were a test of our patience, I'd prefer to call this an enthralling contest as Greece are a much better team.

"But hopefully we will score even though they are well-organised and strong at deadball situations."

Hareide has injury worries ahead of the match with Kjetil Waehler ruled out with a troublesome thigh, while Alexander Tettey will undergo a late fitness test on his own thigh problem.

Greece coach Otto Rehhagel has lost striker Ioannis Amanatidis to a rib injury.

A slip-up by Norway could see Turkey climb up to second if they beat Hungary in Istanbul.

The Turks are two points behind the second-placed Scandinavians following a slump in qualifying which has left them without a win in three matches.

Their latest fixture, a 2-2 draw with minnows Malta last Saturday, saw them twice fall behind and coach Fatih Terim admitted: "It was a shock as it wasn't a difficult match."

Injuries will not help Turkey's cause against the Hungarians with Hamit Altintop, Ayhan Akman and Emre Belozoglu all struggling with knee problems.

Arda Turan and Sabri Sarioglu are also absent for the hosts.

In a congested group, Turkey are nervously looking over their shoulder at Bosnia-Herzegovina who face cellar-dwellers Moldova.

The Bosnians suffered a 1-0 loss to Hungary last Saturday but are just one point behind Terim's men and could take advantage if the Turks fail to win.