Norwegian Eliteserien Preview: Lillestrøm has won most of their recent matches against Rosenborg with a high away win rate

On July 22 at 1:15 AM, the 15th round of the Norwegian Eliteserien will see Rosenborg host Lillestrøm. Despite playing away, Lillestrøm has an away win rate of 56% this season in the Eliteserien. Additionally, in their last six encounters against Rosenborg, Lillestrøm has won five times, giving them a dominant record in recent matchups.

In the first 14 rounds of the league, Rosenborg has achieved five wins, two draws, and seven losses for a total of 17 points, placing them 11th in the Norwegian Eliteserien standings. Their defensive performance has been very poor, conceding an average of 1.93 goals per game, making them the second-most conceded in the league (only behind Sarpsborg, who concede an average of 2 goals per game). In the past 13 official games (excluding friendlies), Rosenborg has failed to keep a clean sheet against their opponents. For Rosenborg, whether they can rely on their defense to avoid conceding goals will be a key factor in their quest for victory.

Rosenborg’s recent form has been average, securing two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five Eliteserien games. On July 16, Rosenborg played a friendly match against Premier League side Manchester United, with players like Casemiro, Rashford, Wan-Bissaka, and Mount starting. After a hard-fought battle, Rosenborg secured a 1-0 victory over Manchester United thanks to a stoppage-time goal by Hjelm. Rosenborg is a team with a significant difference between home and away performances. This season, they have won four, drawn one, and lost two at home in the Eliteserien, achieving a home win rate of 56%; conversely, their away record stands at one win, one draw, and five losses, with an away win rate of just 14%.

Lillestrøm currently sits 8th in the Eliteserien standings with six wins, one draw, and seven losses for a total of 19 points. Lillestrøm’s recent form has been slightly stronger than Rosenborg’s, with three wins and two losses in their last five Eliteserien games. Although they are playing away, Lillestrøm has performed exceptionally well on the road this season, winning four and losing three in seven away games, achieving an away win rate of 56%; in contrast, their home record is two wins, one draw, and four losses, with a home win rate of only 28% and more home losses than away losses.

Lillestrøm and Rosenborg have faced each other frequently. In their last 20 meetings (excluding friendlies), Rosenborg has achieved 12 wins, three draws, and five losses, holding a clear advantage. However, in their last six encounters, it is Lillestrøm that holds the upper hand, having won five and lost one against Rosenborg.

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