Rosenborg — BodoGlimt : Match Preview and Prediction for September 21,2025

Rosenborg’s Recent Performance and European Aspirations

Rosenborg’s aspirations to reach the Conference League group stage were thwarted after a defeat in the second leg against German club Mainz (2-1, 1-4 aggregate). Nevertheless, the ‘Dark Whites’ had a decent European qualification campaign and can now fully concentrate on their fixtures. Following a recent international break, the team confidently secured a commanding 3-0 away victory over Haugesund, one of the league’s struggling sides, effectively sealing the outcome in the first half.

Standings and Injury Update

Despite their current top-5 position, the hosts are not yet guaranteed a European spot for the upcoming season. They currently trail Tromso by six points but possess a valuable game in hand, which makes this home fixture in Trondheim against the reigning champions incredibly significant. Rosenborg will only be without rotation forward Ole Sæter (who has scored 1 goal in 14 games this season) due to injury for this crucial match.

Bodo/Glimt’s Intense Week and European Debut

It has been quite a whirlwind week for Kjetil Knutsen’s team. The Norwegian champions first annihilated Kristiansund with a resounding 7-1 victory at their home ground, Aspmyra, and then made a spirited debut in the Champions League qualification stages.

Challenging European Fixture and Squad Status

In Prague, the “Bumblebees” initially found themselves 0-2 down against Slavia, but remarkably managed to equalize the score with 15 minutes remaining. Moreover, Hauge missed a penalty early in the second half. Despite the eventual 2-2 draw and the 100 minutes of demanding play taking a considerable toll on the champions’ energy, the overall result was positive. Their squad situation, however, remains challenging. Bodo/Glimt will be without Fredrik Bjørkan, Ole Blomberg, Ulrik Saltnes, and Ola Brynildsen for their trip to Trondheim, while Jostein Maurstad Gundersen is listed as questionable. Although the injury list has slightly shortened, the demanding fixture schedule continues to be a concern.