Sandefjord face a tough statistical challenge when they visit Rosenborg at Lerkendal on Saturday. Rosenborg average nearly double the goals per game in the Eliteserien this season.
Rosenborg score an average of 1.86 goals per match, compared to Sandefjord's 1.00. Defensively, Rosenborg concede 1.29 goals on average, while Sandefjord let in 1.43. The Vestfold side, however, have kept more clean sheets this term, with seven to Rosenborg's six. Rosenborg's goalkeepers have a save percentage of 70, Sandefjord's is 73.
The teams are closely matched on corners won, but Rosenborg are more accurate in front of goal. Their shots on target percentage is 42 percent, against Sandefjord's 38. The sides are also virtually level in fouls committed.
Sandefjord are buoyed by a solid 3-0 win over Start last weekend, with goals from Ervin Gigovic, Edvard Sundbö Pettersen and Mathias Sauer. The victory leaves the team in 11th place in the Eliteserien with 23 points. They face a Rosenborg side sitting in fifth. Rosenborg's recent form shows they have taken 7 points from their last 5 matches, scoring in 3 of their last 4 home games. The two teams played out a 0-0 draw when they met at Jotun Arena in April.
Several players remain sidelined through injury ahead of the clash. Filip Loftesnes Bjune, Nikolaj Möller, Devon Koswal and Marcus Melchior are all currently unavailable.
The report in full is at espn.com.au
