Rosenborg BK travels to Bergen for crucial Eliteserien clash with Brann
Rosenborg BK faces SK Brann at Brann Stadion on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 18:15 in a crucial Eliteserien match. With just one point separating the teams, the battle for European spots heats up. Rosenborg currently sits 10th in Eliteserien with 18 points from 15 games (5 wins, 3 draws, 7 losses) and has won their last three league matches under new manager Freyr Alexandersson.
What happened last?
Brann comes off a 3-1 victory over Universitatea Cluj in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers but has struggled in the Eliteserien. They lost 3-2 at home to Vålerenga in their last league match despite 71% possession and seven shots on target. Rosenborg, on the other hand, has won three consecutive league games with an aggregate score of 10-0, including a 4-0 home win against Fredrikstad in their last match.
Why is this important for Rosenborg BK?
Rosenborg has not beaten Brann in their last eight matches, with Brann winning six and drawing two of the last ten meetings. The last match between the two ended in a 1-1 draw at Lerkendal Stadion. With 20 points behind leaders Bodø/Glimt, it is crucial for Rosenborg to stay in the hunt for European spots.
What comes next?
Brann will be without Jonas Torsvik due to an ankle injury and Nana Boakye with a season-ending knee injury, while Sakarias Opsahl is doubtful with a foot problem. Rosenborg will be without Dino Islamović due to a calf injury, but Amin Chiakha is available after scoring six league goals this season. Brann's matches have averaged 3.7 goals per game this season, with 30 goals scored and 25 conceded. In their last 14 games, there have been over 2.5 goals in each match.
