Rosenborg vs Sarpsborg 08 Prediction: Both sides expected to score

After enjoying a 3-game winning run before the break, Rosenborg will lock horns with Sarpsborg 08 at the Lerkendal Stadion on Saturday. The last two games between the two sides saw 12 goals. Can this game follow suit? Below are previews, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

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Rosenborg recorded a 2-0 win over HamKam in their last game, with Ole Saeter opening the scoring in the 3rd minute and Marius Broholm doubling the lead 3 minutes later. The Troll Children have won their previous three games, including a 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt. They sit 5th on the table with 49 points in 28 games, scoring 47 goals and conceding 38. However, Adrian Pereira (unknown), Noah Jean Holm (knee injury), Ole Selnaes (virus), Santeri Vaananen (knee injury), and J. Augustinsson (thigh injury) will all miss this game.

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Sarpsborg 08 got a 2-2 draw in their last game against Molde. Stefan Johansen scored the game's first goal in the 8th minute before Molde replied with two goals in the 16th and 22nd minute. However, Victor Emanuel Halvorsen levelled the score in the 25th minute. They remain unbeaten in 4 of their last five games after experiencing a 3-game losing run. They sit 10th on the table with 33 points in 28 games, scoring 40 goals and conceding 53.

Rosenborg — Sander Tangvik, Erlend Dahl Reitan, Mikkel Konradsen Ceide, Luka Racic, Ulrik Yttergaard Jenssen, Moustafa Zeidan, Edvard Tagseth, Sverre Halseth Nypan, Marius Broholm, Ole Christian Saeter, Emil Konradsen Ceide.

Sarpsborg 08 — Carljohan Eriksson, Eirik Wichne, Menno Koch, Franklin Uchenna, Peter Reinhardsen, Stefan Johansen, Sander Christiansen, Frederik Carstensen, Victor Halvorsen, Sondre Oerjasaeter, Jo Inge Berget.

The hosts have been superb recently, but their strengths are deeply rooted in their attack, so I believe this game will live up to its billings with many goals. At least five goals were scored in each of the last two games between the two sides. Also, five of the previous six games between the two sides saw the BTTS result.

• Second Half: Over 1.5 for 1.60 odds
• Over 3.5 for 2.00 odds
• BTTS for 1.60 odds