Rosenborg vs Fredrikstad preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Lerkendal Stadion Mon, 27 Jul - 5:00 PM
Eliteserien
Full Time Mon, 27 Jul 5:00 PM
Round 15 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Rosenborg secured a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Fredrikstad in the match. The home side took control early, leading 2-0 at halftime. Throughout the game, Rosenborg maintained 55 percent possession while limiting Fredrikstad to 45 percent. The expected goals stood at 2.73 for Rosenborg and 0.5 for the visitors, reflecting the dominance on display. No red cards were shown to either team. The stronger team, Rosenborg, delivered a performance that resulted in a clear win consistent with projections. This outcome highlighted their superiority in creating scoring opportunities and converting them effectively on the day. The xG differential of 2.23 underscored the gap in quality between the two sides.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Rosenborg exhibited a significant structural deviation in their performance against Fredrikstad.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the stronger team's capabilities.
  • xG alignment: The final result was consistent with the xG values of 2.73 to 0.5.
  • Market alignment: The match outcome aligned with pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals favored Rosenborg substantially over the course of the match.
  • Event impact: Rosenborg established a 2-0 halftime lead that shaped the second half.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued, resulting in no distortion to the match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
O. Nilsen
O. Nilsen
Referee 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
E. Hareland
E. Hareland
1st Assistant 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
J. Alnes Dyb
J. Alnes Dyb
2nd Assistant 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
P. Øien
P. Øien
4th Official 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Rosenborg F. Alexandersson
F. Alexandersson
VS
Fredrikstad C. Røjkjaer
C. Røjkjaer
1.15
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.08
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Start Rank: 52 W
Kristiansund Rank: 56 W
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 85 D
KFUM Rank: 58 L
Aalesund Rank: 49 L
Lillestrøm Rank: 61 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 83 L
Lillestrøm Rank: 58 L
Start Rank: 53 W
Sandefjord Rank: 63 D
HamKam Rank: 61 W
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 65 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 2 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
65.83
61.01
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rosenborg
Fredrikstad
Power Score
65.83
61.01
League Position
9
12
Global Rank
385
531

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Rosenborg Opponent-weighted form score
Fredrikstad Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Rosenborg Fredrikstad

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

vs

Rosenborg

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Fredrikstad

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Rosenborg ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Fredrikstad
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
48.27
16.33
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
16.33
48.27
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Rosenborg +3.10 Efficiency Index
vs
Fredrikstad -3.10 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Rosenborg
Fredrikstad
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Rosenborg
vs
Fredrikstad
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Rosenborg Fredrikstad
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
15%
29%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.42 vs -0.14
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Rosenborg Fredrikstad
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
29%
15%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.14 vs -0.42
Rosenborg
Fredrikstad
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Rosenborg
vs
Fredrikstad
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Rosenborg Fredrikstad
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Rosenborg Fredrikstad
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
Rosenborg
Fredrikstad
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RBK had peak pressure around 11'.
  • RBK started the game with stronger pressure.
RBK Pressure FFK Pressure
Pressure Index: RBK reached the top pressure at 11' (87.95).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Rosenborg RBK Home
4 matches
Fredrikstad FFK Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
2
Goals
6
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
6
+3
Goal Difference
-3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-28T00:00:24+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 3-4-3

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 27, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 15 · Regular Season
Stadium
Lerkendal Stadion
Capacity
21421
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Ola Hobber Nilsen
Erland Hareland
Jim André Alnes Dyb
Preben Øien

Statistics

Possession
RBK
56%
FFK
44%

Top Statistics

4 Goals 0
5 Big Chances Created 0
8 Shots 2
71 Dangerous attacks 27
55 Possession 45
10 Corners 3
9 Free kicks 15
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

73 Ball Safe 86
4 Goal Kicks 13
19 Goal Attempts 6
5 Substitutions 5
29 Throwins 23
27 Dribble Attempts 20
10 Successful Dribbles 9
37 Successful Dribbles Percentage 45

Attacking

156 Attacks 78
3 Big Chances Missed 0
0 Counter Attacks 1

Possession

40 Long Passes 49
585 Passes 493
507 Successful Passes 398
87 Successful Passes Percentage 81
17 Key Passes 5
23 Successful Long Passes 16
58 Successful Long Passes Percentage 33

Defensive

3 Saves 6
18 Tackles 26
16 Interceptions 10
43 Duels Won 56

Build-up

19 Total Crosses 9
4 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
15 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Ola Hobber Nilsen

Starting XI

1
Leopold Wahlstedt
Leopold Wahlstedt Goalkeeper
7.35
4
Mikkel Konradsen Ceide
6.84
19
Adrian Pereira
Adrian Pereira Defender
7.11
3
Tobias Solheim Dahl
6.67
21
Tomas Nemcik
Tomas Nemcik Defender
7.18
22
Jonas Svensson
6.93
16
Aslak Witry
Aslak Witry
Defender46'
7.22
8
Iver Fossum
Iver Fossum Midfielder
7.94
10
Ole Selnæs
Ole Selnæs Midfielder
8.75
5
Håkon Volden
Håkon Volden
Defender81'
6.34
17
Mads Bomholt
Mads Bomholt Midfielder
7.35
18
Amin Chiakha
Amin Chiakha Attacker
8.12
29
David Duris
David Duris Attacker
6.45
14
Jesper Reitan-Sunde
6.96
35
Emil Konradsen Ceide
7.38
11
Noah Sahsah
Noah Sahsah
Attacker85'
6.51
Referee : Ola Hobber Nilsen

Starting XI

77
Martin Børsheim
Martin Børsheim Goalkeeper
6.68
4
Fredrik Holmé
Fredrik Holmé Defender
6.54
5
Julián Cruz Ossa
6.24
29
Gabriel Wesseh
Gabriel Wesseh
Midfielder57'
6.83
12
Ulrik Fredriksen
Ulrik Fredriksen Defender
6.38
14
Max Nilsson
Max Nilsson Midfielder
7.14
16
Daniel Eid
Daniel Eid Midfielder
6.37
19
Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem
6.12
28
Solomon Owusu
Solomon Owusu
Defender75'
6.12
20
Oskar Öhlenschlaeger
6.88
21
Jakub Jezierski
Jakub Jezierski
Midfielder67'
6.29
7
Benjamin Faraas
Benjamin Faraas Attacker
6.62
10
Johannes Núñez
Johannes Núñez Attacker
6.48
9
S. Laghzaoui
S. Laghzaoui
Midfielder46'
6.5
23
Henrik Langaas Skogvold
6.81

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
88'
Event
Noah Sahsah Emil Konradsen Ceide
10th Substitution
85'
Event
Håkon Volden Ole Selnæs
9th Substitution
81'
Event
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
77'
75'
Event
Joachim Emmanuel Valcin Nysveen Ulrik Fredriksen
7th Substitution
75'
Event
Solomon Owusu Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem
8th Substitution
Event
Tobias Solheim Dahl Adrian Pereira
5th Substitution
70'
Event
Jesper Reitan-Sunde David Duris
6th Substitution
70'
67'
Event
Jakub Jezierski Oskar Öhlenschlaeger
4th Substitution
57'
Event
Gabriel Wesseh Julián Cruz Ossa
3rd Substitution
Event
Aslak Witry Jonas Svensson
2nd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
S. Laghzaoui Johannes Núñez
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
32'
Event
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
13'
Event
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
10'

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Rosenborg 4-0 Fredrikstad. Structural assessment: Rosenborg exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.