Rosenborg BK faces a major test this Sunday, 30 August, away against Eliteserien leaders Bodø/Glimt. The match kicks off at 14:30 at Aspmyra Stadion and will be broadcast live on TV 2 and TV 2 Play.
Rosenborg travels north with confidence after securing two consecutive league victories, including a 2-1 win over Viking last time out. The club currently sits seventh in the Eliteserien table with 24 points from 17 games, claiming a goal difference of +3 (25 scored, 22 conceded). However, they trail the leaders Bodø/Glimt by a significant 17-point margin. Their most recent result was a 2-1 home victory over Viking on 14 August.
Rosenborg has won four of its last five league matches. This positive run began with a 4-0 victory over Fredrikstad, followed by a 3-2 defeat to Brann. They then secured wins against Lillestrøm and Viking. This form provides a solid foundation ahead of facing the league leaders. The team's recent stats show a winning trend, and they are currently on a two-game winning streak.
Team selection will be intriguing, especially with striker D. Islamovic currently sidelined through injury. This will likely require adjustments to the attacking line. Rosenborg's next fixture is at home against Ham-Kam on 5 September, a match they will approach with greater confidence if they can take points from Bodø.
The opponents, Bodø/Glimt, are in superb form and arrive fresh from a historic achievement. They recently secured qualification for the Champions League after beating NEC Nijmegen 3-0 at home, winning the playoff tie 6-1 on aggregate. They have also delivered strong league results, including a 4-0 home win over Lillestrøm and a 2-1 away victory against Vålerenga. On Wednesday, they advanced in the cup with a 5-0 win over Fauske/Sprint.
This will be Glimt's first league match in three weeks, meaning a well-rested squad with extra focus. Under manager Kjetil Knutsen, the club has in recent years taken over Rosenborg's former role as the benchmark in Norwegian club football. The clash at Aspmyra is considered a classic fixture and one of the biggest matches of the round.
The two clubs last met in the league on 29 May at Lerkendal, playing out a 2-2 draw. Historically, Rosenborg has nine wins, Bodø/Glimt has seven, and ten matches have ended in draws. The goal difference between the clubs is perfectly balanced at 41-41, promising a close contest.
Rosenborg's current league standing shows they need points to climb towards the European qualification spots. A victory against the top side would provide a massive boost. Fans can keep track of the team's fitness situation via the injuries page.
Kick-off is at 14:30 on Sunday, with all eyes on Aspmyra to see if Rosenborg can disrupt Glimt's dominance and bring key points back to Trondheim.
