Rosenborg vs Kristiansund: can Rosenborg climb off the bottom of the table?
Matchday 13 of the Norwegian Eliteserien brings us a clash between Rosenborg and Kristiansund. The match will be played on Sunday, July 12, with kick-off at 17:00 CET, and here's my betting pick for the encounter.
Rosenborg vs Kristiansund: Match preview
Rosenborg remain one of Norway's most decorated clubs, but they have not enjoyed any major success for quite some time. Their last league title came in 2018, and they finished seventh in the standings last season. However, things have gone even worse this campaign. They currently sit second from bottom with nine points from 11 matches. Rosenborg are only two points adrift of 13th place, so I believe they still have enough time to turn things around, although the season can hardly be considered a successful one.
Kristiansund finished 13th in the table last season, collecting 34 points from 30 matches and finishing just one point clear of the relegation zone. This season, they are performing at a very similar level. Kristiansund have picked up 11 points from 11 matches and currently occupy 14th place in the standings. They trail Rosenborg by two points and are also behind the team in 13th place on tiebreakers. As a result, Kristiansund are firmly involved in the battle for survival in the top flight. They have lost three and won two of their last five matches.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Rosenborg have won just one of their last four matches.
- Kristiansund have lost three of their last four matches.
- Kristiansund have conceded in each of their last nine matches, while Rosenborg have conceded in each of their last four.
- Rosenborg have the worst attack in the Eliteserien with just nine goals scored.
- Kristiansund thrashed Rosenborg 4-1 in their most recent meeting.
Probable line-ups
- Rosenborg: Wahlstedt – Mortensen, Nemčík, Wolden, Reitan – Bomholt, Dyrisch, Väyrynen, Saeter – Sjaaha, Islamović
- Kristiansund: Sæter – Flex, Williamsen, Juliusson, Munksgård – Igor, Ødegaard – Rønning, Alvheim, Kilen – Isah
Prediction
I expect Rosenborg to go all out for the win on home soil, and they have every chance of getting the job done. After all, they are two points behind Kristiansund and will be highly motivated to claim all three points. My recommended bet is a home victory.
