On the 17th of October, in this week 22 match, Rosenborg will host Vålerenga in a clash of these two closely matched Eliteserien teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 2 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. Rosenborg is fresh off their 0-1 loss against Kristiansund. Snorre Nilsen struck first for Kristiansund in the 9th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Rosenborg couldn’t muster any offence and Kristiansund ran away with the shutout win. Rosenborg is on a hot streak lately, with 7 wins in their last 10 matches, while vålerenga is fresh off their 3-0 shutout win against Strømsgodset. Viðar Örn Kjartansson scored the first goal for Vålerenga in the 9th minute, then Tobias Christensen added another in the 43rd minute In the end, Strømsgodset was frustrated by Vålerenga’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Vålerenga ended the match with the shutout victory. Vålerenga is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.
Rosenborg and Vålerenga last played eachother at the Intility Arena on the 9th of May. Vålerenga and Rosenborg battled to a 1-1 draw. Even Hovland struck first for Vålerenga on an own goal in the 39th minute, then in the 44th minute, Hoff sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Kristoffer Zachariassen squeezing out at least the one point for Rosenborg.
Tobias Christensen has been the most effective weapon for Vålerenga lately. The Norwegian midfielder has netted three goals in his last 5 matches. Rosenborg is glad to have Stefano Vecchia in top form. In the last five matches the attacker has scored five goals.