Our prediction for this Norway Eliteserien match:
Rosenborg will look to recover from a shocking 1-0 loss to relegation-threatened Aalesund when they take on Lillestrom on Matchday 13. The Troillongan were hammered by Sarpsborg (0-3) in their last home fixture, but the bookies still see them as favourites to beat Lillestrom at home ground. The likes of Markus Henriksen, Isak Thorvaldsson, and Jonathan Augustinsson should miss out through injuries for the home team.
The visitors, on the other hand, head into Sunday’s clash following a 1-0 loss to Tromso. The Yellow-Blacks are undefeated in the previous four away games in the national championship, which is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on draw. Martin Ove Roseth is a major doubt, while fellow defender Lars Mogstad Ranger has yet to overcome an ankle problem. You should know that in their last meeting in Trondheim Rosenborg defeated Lillestrom 3-1.
Highlighted Team (Rosenborg):
Rosenberg are undisputedly the most famous Norwegian club. The Troillongan have participated in the Champions League group stages on several occasions and they are the dominant force in the Norwegian Premier League. Rosenborg won their 24th (record) domestic title in 2016, with the team finishing the season 15 points clear of second-placed Brann.
The Norwegian side are well known for their black and white kits and Lerkendal Stadion is the club’s home ground. The capacity of the venue is 21.405 and the stadium was opened back in 1947. John Carew is the most notable footballer who played for Rosenborg in the past and it has to be noted that the powerful centre-forward scored 18 goals in 18 appearances in the league for the Troillongan.
Nowadays Nicklas Bendtner wears Rosenborg shirt, but he did not help the Norwegian champions make it to the Champions League group stages. Rosenborg eliminated Dundalk in the second qualifying round, but Scottish side Celtic proved to be a big catch for Kare Hedley Ingebrigtsen’s troops in round 3.