Haugesund vs Rosenborg Prediction: A tough encounter expected for both sides

Haugesund will be looking to continue their impressive run of home form in the upcoming Eliteserien fixture against Rosenborg. The team has been in excellent shape on their home turf and will be aiming to extend their home winning streak. Rosenborg come into the game on the back of a victory against Crusaders in the Europa Conference League Qualifiers. Previews, possible starting 11, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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Haugesund's recent form may have been challenging, but they will be looking to turn things around in front of their home fans. The defeat against Sarpsborg 08 was a setback, but they showed promise by taking the lead and will be eager to build on that performance.

Last season's 10th-place finish in the Eliteserien indicates that Haugesund has the potential to compete with other top teams in the league. However, this season has presented its share of difficulties, and they find themselves in the bottom six of the table.

With only six points from their first eight matches, Haugesund will be aware of the need to improve their results and climb the standings. They will be hoping to learn from their previous defeats and apply a more determined approach in their upcoming clash against Rosenborg.

As they face a formidable opponent in Rosenborg, Haugesund will need to be at their best to secure a positive result. The support of their home crowd at Haugesund Stadion can be a source of motivation for the team as they strive to turn their season around and achieve a much-needed victory. The match promises to be an exciting contest, with both sides eager to make their mark in the Eliteserien.

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Rosenborg's thrilling victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers against Crusaders showcased their determination and ability to perform under pressure. The hard-fought 5-4 aggregate win demonstrated their resilience and now they will look to carry that momentum into their domestic league campaign.

Their recent league victory against Odd further adds to their confidence, as they managed to secure a 3-2 win in a competitive encounter. This result allowed them to climb to the ninth position in the league standings, and they will be eager to continue their climb up the table.

Haugesund - Egil Selvik, Peter Therkildsen, Anders Bærtelsen, Søren Reese, Oscar Krusnell, Kevin Martin Krygård, Magnus Christensen, Mads Sande, Julius Eskesen, Bruno Leite, Sory Ibrahim Diarra.

Rosenborg - André Hansen, Adrian Nilsen Pereira, Erlend Dahl Reitan, Ulrik Jenssen, Leo Cornic, Sverre Halseth Nypan, Santeri Vaananen, Edvard Tagseth, Carlo Holse, Isak Thorvaldsson, Jayden Nelson.

Given Rosenborg's recent form, including their thrilling win in the Europa Conference League qualifiers and their victory over Odd in the league, they are likely to come into the match with confidence and momentum. Their attacking prowess and ability to find the back of the net will put pressure on Haugesund's defense. Considering these factors, it's reasonable to expect Rosenborg BK to have the upper hand in this encounter. They might have enough quality and form to score goals and edge ahead, making it a challenging task for FK Haugesund to find the net against them.

• W2 for 2.50 odds
• BTTS for 1.67 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.80 odds