Rosenborg vs Kristiansund prediction 12.07.2026 | Eliteserien

Rosenborg prepares for this one on the back of a highly competitive 2–2 home draw against league powerhouses Bodø/Glimt.  Troillongan’s domestic form has been highly inconsistent lately, alternating between a strong 2–0 victory over Lillestrøm and tough defeats against Aalesund and KFUM Oslo.

Alexander Tettey’s men have historically relied on their home territory to dominate matches, and that recent high-scoring draw was a clear testament to their resilience in Trondheim.

They have tasted defeat just once in their last five outings at Lerkendal Stadion, even if only two of those fixtures resulted in maximum points.  Forward Dino Islamović remains the focal man, anchoring the forward line after starting that intense clash and scoring his second goal of the campaign.

Fortunately, the squad faces no major structural absentees in central defense, meaning Tomas Nemcik is fully expected to start and anchor the backline for Sunday's clash.

Kristiansund enters this one on the back of a disappointing 3–1 domestic league defeat away against Vålerenga. The Owls have now failed to keep a clean sheet in seven straight matches, highlighting a glaring defensive frailty that opponents continue to exploit.

Amund Skiri’s men continue to struggle extensively on the road, boasting just one win from their last 12 games on enemy territory. They have lost three of the last four, shipping averagely two goals per game in that spell.

Forward Leander Alvheim remains the primary focal point for the attack and should lead the line after scoring his 4^th goal of this Eliteserien campaign in the defeat to Valerenga.

However, the visiting dugout faces a noticeable absentee for this tactical setup, with young midfielder Syver Skeide completely sidelined through a lingering fitness issue.