Predictions & Statistics

From their first 4 matches, Sandefjord have collected 6 points and now occupy 7 place in the table. Their overall return of 2 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses with goals at 0:3 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by E. Patoulidis (1 goals), J. Vester (1 goals), S. Mork (1 goals), with creative support from B. Berntsen (1 assists), Z. Smajlovic (1 assists), while defensively they have appeared very solid. At home, their split return of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with J. Swift unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Rosenborg approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 13 with 3 points from 4 matches. The overall return of 1 wins, 0 draws, and 3 defeats with a 0:4 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on Mads Bomholt (1 goals), S. Nordli (1 goals), with creative support from I. Fossum (1 assists), O. Selnaes (1 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. Away from home, they have managed 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with D. Duris, E. Slordal, A. F. Witry unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.