Rosenborg vs Tromso - Eliteserien

Few would have predicted the narrative arc that brings Rosenborg and Tromso together at the home ground on September 12, 2026, and the underdog storyline only adds to the Eliteserien occasion. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ahead of the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox on Thursday, McInnes said: "I said that when I spoke to Lawrence.

A glance at the Eliteserien table tells the story: Rosenborg in 6th and Tromso in 3rd, with positions to defend and places to climb. The hosts have been steady if unspectacular, W in their last five reflecting a win rate of 45%. Tromso travel in decent nick, L in their last five and a win rate of 50% this season. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Rosenborg average 1.8 per game to Tromso's 1.85, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. A young right-back is another position City are interested in adding in, while, in terms of outgoings, goalkeeper James Trafford is close to joining Leeds so will need to be replaced.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Rosenborg will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Tromso will back themselves to cause problems on the break. After the loss, a lot of questions began to be raised about their different approach to preparing for the game.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. They have all done very well." Vicente, a combative Spanish winger, provided the assist for Priske's goal at Swansea.

Current market odds — Rosenborg at 1.6000, the draw at 4.0500, Tromso at 5.0000 — point to a competitive affair. The bookmakers' pricing points firmly towards Rosenborg, whose home record and form make them the side to beat. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. And Fonseca does not place too much weight on the decision of Roberto Martinez to omit him from the World Cup squad in favour of his Benfica team-mate Tomas Araujo.