Rosenborg BK vs Strømsgodset IF Prediction: Both sides will score

Rosenborg will host Strømsgodset at the Lerkendal Stadion on Sunday as part of the weekend Norwegian Eliteserien fixtures. Below are the preview, H2H, expert tips, and odds.

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Rosenborg have faced challenges in the current season, and their recent form reflects this struggle. In their last match, they experienced a 3-2 loss to Sandefjord, with the opposition taking a commanding 3-0 lead before the first 45 minutes of the game.

As it stands, Rosenborg occupy the 9th position on the table with 36 points from 28 games. Their offensive efforts have seen them score 40 goals, but their defense has conceded 46.

With only two games remaining, Rosenborg face an uphill battle to improve their standing in the league. The upcoming clash presents an opportunity for them to bounce back and conclude the season on a positive note, aiming to address the challenges that have marked their campaign so far.

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Strømsgodset approach the upcoming clash with a recent setback, having suffered a 1-0 loss to HamKam. This defeat marked the end of their three-game winning streak, introducing a temporary halt to their positive momentum.

In the current league standings, Strømsgodset are positioned 8th, sharing the same points as Rosenborg, both with 36 points from 28 games. However, the goal dynamics differ, with Strømsgodset scoring 31 goals and conceding 34.

With the standings being closely contested, the match against Rosenborg provides Strømsgodset with an opportunity to regain their winning form and potentially surpass their counterpart in the league table.

Looking back at their head-to-head meetings since 2020, Rosenborg BK and Strømsgodset IF have been evenly matched, each winning two games, and two ending in draws. The goal tally in these encounters is balanced as well, with a total of 20 goals, 10 each from Troillongan and Godset. The average goals per game stand at 3.33, indicating a tendency for relatively high-scoring matches between the two sides.

The most recent league contest occurred on Eliteserien match day 15 resulting in a 1-0 victory for Rosenborg BK over Strømsgodset IF.

Both sides should be able to find the back of the net in this clash, with the first half expected to end in a draw.

• BTTS for 1.60 odds
• HT: X for 2.50 odds
• Over 3 for 1.83 odds