Per-Mathias Hogmo says Norway know what to expect when they welcome Hungary to Oslo for Thursday's Euro 2016 qualification play-off first leg.
Norway take on Hungary at the Ullevaal Stadion, looking to ensure a place at a major tournament for the first time since Euro 2000.
The Scandinavian side narrowly missed out on automatic qualification for next year's finals in France as a 2-1 defeat to Italy in the last round of group matches allowed Croatia to snatch second spot in Group H with a 1-0 win in Malta.
Despite that disappointment, Norway's performances in qualifying were generally impressive, particularly on home soil.
Indeed, Hogmo's men dropped points in just two of their five home group matches and the 55-year-old is confident his team are well prepared to produce another strong performance in the capital.
Upon announcing his squad for the match, Hogmo said: "Ranking points are not important going into these games – doing your homework is. We feel we know Hungary well, and know what to expect."
"We have made a point of selecting players that are in very good form at the moment," Hogmo explained. "That is why I opted for Pedersen in attack."
He said: "These are important matches for our country.
"It has been too long since Hungary has qualified for the European Championship. We have a strong team with good players."
