Rosenborg BK face one of the season's biggest challenges away against league leaders Bodø/Glimt on Sunday, August 30th. The match from Aspmyra is broadcast live on TV 2 Play.
Rosenborg currently sit seventh in the Eliteserien with 24 points from 17 games. The team has scored 25 goals and conceded 22, trailing Bodø/Glimt by 17 points at the top. Their last league match was a 2-1 home win against Viking on August 14th, and the team has won four of its last five league games. Now awaits a key clash against a Glimt side that just secured Champions League football.
Bodø/Glimt vs Rosenborg BK is broadcast live on TV 2 Play on Sunday, August 30th. Kick-off at Aspmyra is at 14:30. To watch the match, you need a TV 2 Play subscription that includes Eliteserien coverage.
After logging into TV 2 Play, you can find the match in the sports overview. You can open the broadcast before kick-off to follow pre-match build-up. This is set to be one of the round's most exciting fixtures between two of Norway's most decorated clubs.
Bodø/Glimt enter the match after a very strong period. On Tuesday they beat NEC Nijmegen 3-0 at home, securing Champions League qualification with a 6-1 aggregate win in the playoff. Just a day later they won 5-0 against Fauske/Sprint in the cup.
In the Eliteserien, Glimt have also impressed. They beat Lillestrøm 4-0 at home and won 2-1 away against Vålerenga. Sunday's match will be their first league game in three weeks, but they have shown they can handle a busy schedule well. With confidence high after their European achievement, they will be tough opponents for Rosenborg.
Rosenborg have found good form in the Eliteserien following a 3-2 away defeat to Brann earlier in August. They responded with a 2-0 away win against Lillestrøm and followed up with a 2-1 home victory against Viking. These wins have lifted the team to seventh place.
The team's statistics show a positive goal difference of +3. They have won seven games, drawn three, and lost seven. Their last match before facing Glimt was the win against Viking two weeks ago.
The first meeting between the teams this year ended 2-2 at Lerkendal on May 29th. Historically, it has been a very even contest between the clubs. According to NFF statistics, Rosenborg have nine wins to Glimt's seven, with ten matches drawn.
The goal difference is completely identical at 41-41. This highlights how close the competition has been over time. For Rosenborg, an away win at Aspmyra is an opportunity to show they can once again challenge the very best in Norway.
After the fixture in Bodø, Rosenborg continue their fight for a higher position in the table. The team's standings show they have opportunities to pick up points in the coming rounds. A strong performance against the league leaders could provide an important boost.
The match at Aspmyra will be a test of how well Rosenborg can handle the pressure from a team in top form. Glimt will likely set a high tempo at home on their artificial pitch. Rosenborg must be compact defensively and exploit the counter-attacking opportunities that arise. See who is available for the match in our squad overview.
