Rosenborg vs Sandefjord Fotball Prediction: Rosenborg will aim to revive the glory days

Rosenborg will aim to revive the glory days as they kick off their season campaign by hosting Sandefjord at the Lerkendal Stadion on Monday. Below are previews, predicted starting lineups, expert betting tips, and odds.

Rosenborg endured a disappointing season last year, finishing 9th on the table with 39 points from 30 games. The club will be eager to return to their former glory, but their preseason preparations have been far from ideal. Out of the 12 preseason games they played, they managed to win just 3.

A recent setback for Rosenborg came in a friendly match against Viking, where they suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat. The performance was particularly concerning as they only managed to maintain possession of the ball for 29% of the game.

Sandefjord faced a challenging and demanding season last time around, narrowly securing their position just above the relegation zone, thus ensuring their stay in the top flight for another season. Their campaign was characterized by a struggle for consistency, managing to secure victory in just 8 games throughout the season.

However, Sandefjord has shown promising signs of improvement in their recent preparations for the upcoming season. They have made significant strides this month, winning 2 consecutive friendly matches against Stromsgodset and Odd. These back-to-back victories are likely to have boosted the team's morale and confidence as they prepare for the challenges ahead in the new season.

Rosenborg: Rasmus Sandberg, Erlend Dahl Reitan, Mikkel Konradsen Ceide, Tomas Nemcik, Adrian Pereira, Markus Henriksen, Ole Kristian Selnaes, Santeri Vaeaenaenen, Magnus Holte, Jayden Nelson, Emil Frederiksen.

Sandefjord: Hugo Keto, Fredrik Carson Pedersen, Fredrik Tobias Berglie, Stian Kristiansen, Vetle Walle Egeli, Simon Amin, Loris Mettler, Filip Ottosson, Jakob Masloe Dunsby, Alexander Ruud Tveter, Eman Markovic.

Despite the hosts' not-too-good performance, I still back them against their struggling visitors. However, Sandefjord scored in their last 2 friendly games and even managed to score 3 goals against Strømsgodset, who are a good team. So, I expect them to find the back of the net in this clash as well.

• Over 2.5 for 1.70 odds
• W1 for 1.65 odds
• BTTS for 1.75 odds