Stromsgodset vs Rosenborg - Match Preview (29.03.2025)

Stromsgodset welcomes Rosenborg for the season opener at Marienlyst Stadion

As the Eliteserien 2025 kicks off, an exciting encounter is set between Stromsgodset and Rosenborg at Marienlyst Stadion in Drammen. This will be the first match of the season for both teams, and expectations are high for this important start to the league.

Stromsgodset's form leading up to the league opener has been a mix of wins and losses in recent friendly matches. After two strong victories against Stabaek and Lillestrøm, the team has struggled to find consistency, with varying results including losses to both Kristiansund BK and Brann, and a goalless draw against AC Horsens. Nevertheless, we can expect the home team to be eager to impress in front of their supporters.

Rosenborg has also had a relatively mixed pre-season. They recently won against Ranheim and were strong in a scoreless match that was ultimately won on penalties against IFK Varnamo during The Atlantic Cup. The team’s only loss came against Brøndby in the same tournament, but the victory against Kristiansund BK in the last match of Eliteserien 2024 will give them extra confidence heading into this match.

The history between these two teams is rich, with Rosenborg often having the upper hand. However, the last meeting of the season in 2023 ended in a convincing 3-1 victory for Stromsgodset at Lerkendal Stadion, concluding a streak of Rosenborg wins. Overall, though, Rosenborg has won the majority of recent encounters, including several comfortable victories at home in Trondheim.

It is therefore set for an interesting match in Drammen where Stromsgodset will look to build on their positive finish against Rosenborg. With Marienlyst Stadion as the venue, an intense and tightly contested match awaits in the chase for the season's first three points.