Rosenborg host the first leg in this deciding Europa Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round game. Hearts will try their very best to bring a solid result back to Tynecastle Park before the return leg in 10 days.
Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 2800 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.
The hosts Rosenborg saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Eliteserien. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Haugesund.
Rosenborg form and stats
Action has already taken place for Rosenborg in Europa Conference League as they have defeated Crusaders to reach the 3rd Qualifying Round. Rosenborg was eliminated in the play-offs last season in the Europa Conference League. Rennes was too strong.5 victories, 1 draw and 4 defeats. That’s what Rosenborg have to build on here at Lerkendal Stadion in the Eliteserien.
It's back home for Rosenborg, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Haugesund away with the result 2-1. Holte and Rosten found the net in that victory. Rosten was "man of the match" with a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The defender Rosten scored one goal and won 2 of 2 duels.
A home win ahead of that game, as anticipated. The team were solid favourites against Crusaders (after extra-time) and won 3-2. The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Rosenborg have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 9 games) they have won 6 times, drawn 1 and lost 2.
Rosenborg has scored 14 league goals at home this season, in 10 matches. Rosenborg's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 14 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Hearts form and stats
Hearts was sent out of Europa Conference League in the group stage last season.Hearts play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 2-0 victory visiting St. Johnstone. Defender Kingsley was the best team player with a rating of 8.12. Kingsley hit three key passes and won 3 of 5 duels.
A 1-1 draw was the result before that, hosting Hibernian in the Premiership.A quick return to home after this game, as Hearts are hosting Kilmarnock in the Premiership only three days away.
Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  O. Saeter 4 goals |  C. Holse 2 goals |  S. Halseth Nypan 2 goals |
Rosenborg missing players
Hearts missing players
| Rosenborg | Hearts | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 6 | Won | W | 4 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 1 | Drew | D | 4 | 5 | ||
| 10 | 5 | Lost | L | 6 | 11 | ||
| 36 | 19 | Scored | S | 16 | 36 | ||
| 38 | 19 | Conceded | C | 17 | 32 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 93% | 96% | ||
| 76% | 83% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 79% | 84% | ||
| 60% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 43% | 52% | ||
| 40% | 42% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 21% | 24% | ||
| 20% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 8% | ||
| 60% | 58% | BTTS | BTTS | 36% | 36% | ||
| 24% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 36% | 28% | ||
| 20% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 36% | 40% | ||
| 5.1 | 5.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| 4.1 | 4.4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.6 | 5.4 | ||
| 2.1 | 2.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.9 | 1.9 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 5 | ||
| 12.8 | 13.4 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.3 | 11.1 | ||
| 4.2 | 4.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.1 | 4.2 | ||
| 34% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 28% | 34% | ||
| 10.3 | 11.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10.2 | 11.8 | ||
| 3.9 | 4.1 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.6 | 4 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Bodø / Glimt | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 45 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 24 | 41 |
| 2 | Viking | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 39 | 24 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 38 |
| 3 | Tromsø | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 36 |
| 4 | Molde | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 39 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 32 |
| 5 | Brann | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 30 |
| 6 | Lillestrøm | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 29 |
| 7 | Odd | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 25 |
| 8 | Rosenborg | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 25 |
| 9 | Sarpsborg 08 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 31 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 19 | -2 | 24 |
| 10 | Strømsgodset | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -2 | 20 |
| 11 | Haugesund | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 15 | -9 | 18 |
| 12 | Sandefjord | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 24 | -8 | 16 |
| 13 | Stabæk | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 22 | -12 | 16 |
| 14 | HamKam | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 20 | 39 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 27 | -19 | 16 |
| 15 | Vålerenga | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 21 | 29 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | -8 | 14 |
| 16 | Aalesund | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 36 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 22 | -24 | 10 |
