Sunday 03/08/2014, 18:00, Norway Tippeligaen, Round 18, Stabaek vs Rosenborg

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Rosenborg is slowly but surely closing the gap separating them from the leaders and could climb the second place if they win tonight on the road. Leapfrogging three teams would represent a huge performance for the former champions, but this depends on the better placed teams not to win in front of their fans. Beating Stabaek on the road is not easy either, despite the fact that the hosts managed to win just once in the last five games.

Stabaek vs Rosenborg Odds

At Bet365

Stabaek 3.60, Draw 3.80, Rosenborg 1.90

Stabaek vs Rosenborg Tips

Rosenborg remains one of the most offensive starting formations and their rich tradition and impressive results in both domestic championship and European leagues makes them a real threat. They managed to win the second leg against Sligo Rovers by three goals to one, after losing by a narrow margin in front of their fans. This came as a morale booster for a team that hasn't achieved anything special recently.

The busy schedule had some consequences and in the very next match against leading Molde, they failed to put up a convincing five, losing by 3-1. Rosenborg looked toothless in the next match played in Europa league and had to settle for a scoreless draw on the road, leaving everything to be played in Norway.

Tonight they will be traveling to Stabaek, to face a team that suffered yet another narrow margin defeat, this time at the hands of Valerenga. On the road, they managed to score the first goal but were clearly outplayed by the hosts and the fact that the decisive goals scored in the final minutes of the game, only added to their frustrations.

Boli and Brustad are tied for the lead with six goals each and they have played together in all Tippeligaen games so far. With the latter scoring twice in the recent defeat, it is only fair to assume that they will pair up once again, in an attempt of throwing Rosenborg off-balance.

Key Facts

• Rosenborg has one of the best records on the road, losing just once in nine games, while Stabaek lost four matches out of nine in front of their fans.
• In 37 games played between the two teams, only six ended undecided, with Rosenborg winning 17

Stabaek vs Rosenborg Prediction

Rosenborg won't have an easy mission on the road tonight against a team that is in dire need of points and would gladly settle for a draw. The visitors are pretty tired after playing a match every three days and even though they fancy victory on the road, a draw wouldn't be the worst-case scenario. Instead of backing Rosenborg to win on the road at 1.90, punters should take the same odds for Stabaek to win or Draw with Bet365.

Bet: Stabaek or Draw @ 1.90 with Bet365