Saturday 24/05/2014, 18:00, Norway Tippeligaen, Round 11, Stromsgodset vs Rosenborg
Stromsgodset vs Rosenborg Betting Preview
Stromsgodset was credited with the first chance to win at Stabaek on Tuesday, but they fail miserably and will try to recuperate those points at home against Rosenborg. They have a flawless home record, being the only team in Tippeligaen to have won all five games so far, but face a team with an impressive tradition. The visitors are seeking their first victory in more than 10 days and will stick to the same offensive formation they routinely use when playing in front of their fans.
Stromsgodset vs Rosenborg Betting Odds
Stromsgodset 2.00, Draw 3.60, Rosenborg 3.70
Stromsgodset vs Rosenborg Betting Tips
Stromsgodset failed to take the initiative in the last game played on the road and only responded to Stabaek's attacks. The hosts scored first and found the strength to rebound after their opponents leveled the score in the second half, eventually emerging victorious.
One of the reasons for why Stromsgodset failed to exercise pressure effectively throughout the match is that they chose to start with a single striker.
Kovacs is their most prolific one with six goals scored, but tonight he will be joined by Wikheim and Sorum. The 36-year-old can't be expected to play at the same level for 90 min, but the fact that he manages to score so often explains why he's preferred by coach Deila
The defeat suffered earlier this week to Stabaek was the only one this month and the last time they drop points happened in April. Valerenga got the best of them and put an end to a lengthy invincible run, causing Stromsgodset to slip two points behind Molde.
Rosenborg is only a few Norwegian teams that is unlikely to be intimidated by Stromsgodset's home record and won't defend on the road. They have a young and promising team, with coach Hansen being willing to rotate his five strikers, so each of them got the chance to prove his worth. So far this tactic didn't deliver stellar results, but Rosenborg plays the long game and did a fine job in the past.
Key Facts
- The head to head record is clearly unfavorable to Stromsgodset who lost 17/26 games.
- 6 of the 7 matches lost by Stromsgodset at home to Rosenborg were played before 2010, with the hosts dominating the series in the last four years.
Stromsgodset vs Rosenborg Betting Prediction
Stromsgodset is flying high at the moment and will try to take advantage of Rosenborg's struggles, to reignite their chances at winning the Norwegian championship. Even odds for a home win are good enough to cover the risks and punters are advised to back the hosts at full stakes with Winner Sports, before these odds drop.
Bet: Stromsgodset @ 2.00 with Winner Sports
