Rosenborg vs Valerenga - Eliteserien

Tactical intrigue takes centre stage on March 22, 2026 as Rosenborg and Valerenga prepare to square off at the home ground, with both managers known for their strategic nuance in the Eliteserien. Manchester United play in Gothenburg on Saturday as they take on Paris-Saint Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture.

The standings add context to the occasion — Rosenborg occupying 6th, Valerenga perched in 11th — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. It has been a solid if unspectacular run for the hosts — W across their last five with a win rate of 45% — and they will want to push on from here. Road trips have been a source of frustration for the visitors — LDLDL in their last five, a season win rate of 30%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Rosenborg average 1.8 per game to Valerenga's 1.65, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Elsewhere, there was a useful win for Atletico Madrid to end Sevilla's unlikely winning run.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Rosenborg will look to impose their style on home soil, while Valerenga are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Rico Lewis played at right-back, but when City were in possession he tucked infield and supported the midfield pairing of Mateo Kovacic and Reijnders.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer Amin Chiakha, with 12 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. But United aren't budging—they still consider the Slovenian striker central to Michael Carrick's long-term project at Old Trafford.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Given the balance of the numbers, Rosenborg should have enough to edge it — a 3-2 victory looks the most likely outcome. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Eliteserien standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Joe Gomez is expected to miss the start of Liverpool's Premier League campaign through injury - but it is not likely to impact the Reds' transfer plans.