Lillestrom vs Rosenborg Prediction 09.08.2026 | Eliteserien

Lillestrom head into this tricky encounter with plenty at stake, as they look to maintain their strong position in the table and keep their hopes of securing European football next season alive. The Canaries currently sit fourth with 25 points from their opening 15 rounds, but their recent results suggest they cannot afford another setback.

Hans Erik Odegaard’s side must quickly put their latest disappointment behind them after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat away to league leaders Bodo/Glimt last time out. That result extended their worrying run to three defeats in their last five Eliteserien outings, underlining a clear dip in form at a crucial stage of the campaign.

Returning to Arasen does not necessarily offer much comfort either, with Lillestrom losing two of their last three home league matches. The Canaries will therefore be desperate to produce a response in front of their supporters and strengthen their grip on a top-four position.

Lillestrom will remain without Eric Kitolano, who continues to recover from a broken leg, while Espen Bjornsen Garnas remains a major doubt after missing the defeat to Bodo/Glimt through injury.

On the other hand, Rosenborg are enduring another turbulent and disappointing campaign, with the club’s supporters accustomed to seeing their side challenge for the title. Instead, the Trondheim outfit currently sit 10th in the table with a modest 18-point haul, leaving them well short of the expectations surrounding one of Norway’s most decorated clubs.

With 21 goals scored and 21 conceded, Rosenborg’s goal difference perfectly reflects their season so far, highlighting a side that has struggled to find consistency at either end of the pitch. While a return of three wins from their last four matches offers some encouragement, there is little evidence to suggest that a significant upturn is imminent.

Freyr Alexandersson’s biggest concern remains his side’s inconsistency, particularly on their travels, where Rosenborg have emerged as one of the league’s poorest-performing away teams. Five defeats from their opening seven away fixtures underline their struggles outside Trondheim and could prove costly once again this weekend.

The Troillongan also head into Sunday’s trip to the capital region with a couple of selection concerns. Forward Dino Islamovic is expected to miss out through injury, while there are growing concerns over Amin Chiakha’s fitness. His potential absence would represent a significant blow, particularly given the striker’s excellent recent goalscoring form.