Rosenborg take on the visitors Crusaders in the second leg of UEFA Conference League qualification quarterfinals. First leg result: 2-2. The match will be played on Thursday, August 3rd at Lerkendal Stadion (Trondheim).
The Norwegian team didn't quite live up to expectations in their first match. Despite Rosenborg being considered a significant favorite in this clash, their defense let them down, and they ended up only drawing 2-2 at home. Most likely, on their home turf, Rosenborg will be able to put more pressure on the opponents and play more confidently in all aspects, both in defense and attack. However, there have been no major concerns about Rosenborg's attack during this season. They scored 2 goals in Northern Ireland and followed it up with 3 goals against Odd in their domestic league. Crusaders' defense has never been particularly reliable, and the Norwegians will likely demonstrate that in the upcoming match by scoring at least 2-3 goals against the guests.
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Crusaders managed to pass through one qualifying round, which is typical for them in the qualifiers. They are one of the strongest teams in Northern Ireland and naturally get the opportunity to test themselves on the international stage every year. However, the results are usually similar, with them reaching a maximum of one opponent and then getting eliminated, often conceding numerous goals. In the past, Crusaders conceded 7 goals against Rosenborg in 2013 and also allowed 7 goals against Bulgarian side Ludogorets not too long ago. So, conceding a lot on the international stage seems to be the norm for them. Therefore, their defense will likely face significant challenges in the upcoming match as well.
The odds for a clean victory for the home team are not particularly interesting (only 1.2), so we can consider another betting option related to the total goals. I expect plenty of attacking play from the hosts in this match, and I believe they will score at least a couple of goals. My bet for this match is Over 2 goals (Total Goals) for Rosenborg. They are capable of scoring a couple of times by the end of the first half.
Prediction for the match: Rosenborg to score over 2.0 goals.
