Another action-packed fixture in Eliteserien as Odd welcome Rosenborg

There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a Champions League game only four days ago.

Rosenborg play their home games on grass, while this game is played on artificial turf. Recent stats for Rosenborg when playing on artificial turf are 11 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats from 20 matches. They have scored 31 goals and conceded 21 times in these games.

Odd form and stats

Odd, who have the most points (25) at home in Eliteserien, have been very solid at home so far, with 25 points collected from 9 matches (8-1-0). This has contributed greatly to their 3rd position in the league table. Odd has recorded two wins in a row here at Skagerak Arena, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.

Odd drew their last game, 1-1 away at Kristiansund. Before that game, the 2-1 home victory against Lillestrøm.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Odd have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found six matches with the results: Won 3 Drawn 3 Lost 0.

With an average of more than two goals per home game (18 in 9 games), Odd's attacking play is working. Odd have only conceded 8 in these games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Rosenborg form and stats

There's been little loot from Rosenborg's travels as they have only collected 8 points from 8 away games. Rosenborg only have 2 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 2 draws.

The supporters enjoyed Rosenborg's previous game versus Maribor, a Champions League 3-1 win played at home. That result followed a home victory 5-2 versus Tromsø in the Eliteserien.

As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found three similar matches played by Rosenborg in our archives, and the results are: 2 wins for Rosenborg, 0 draws and 1 defeat.

There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the Rosenborg manager E. Horneland as the team has another away game coming up in only four days, this time against Dinamo Zagreb.

Many goals are not expected from the visiting Rosenborg as they have only managed to score 7 times from 8 away games. In the opposite end, Rosenborg have conceded 13 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Rosenborg - Odd 1-1 entered in the official records. Last ten meetings between the teams: Odd won 3, Rosenborg won 4 and 3 draws. 5 games with over 2,5 goals, 5 matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

T. Børven 13 goals / 4 assists

A. Søderlund 5 goals / 3 assists

M. Jensen 4 goals / 4 assists

Odd missing players

Rosenborg missing players