Mark your calendar for May 24, 2025 at 12:00 GMT, as Rosenborg Kvinner and SK Brann Kvinner face off in Matchday 17 of Norway’s Toppserien Women. The game will be played at Lerkendal Stadion, setting the stage for a clash between two of the most competitive teams in the league.
Rosenborg Kvinner: home strength and solid form
The hosts currently sit in second place, just one point behind the league leaders. They’ve had a strong run so far this season, with 7 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in 9 matches. Balanced both offensively and defensively, they have scored 17 goals and conceded 9.
Looking at their last five matches, Rosenborg remain unbeaten with 4 wins and 1 draw, and they are undefeated at home. However, they need a win here to stay at the top, as Vålerenga closely follows with 21 points.
SK Brann Kvinner: unbeaten run and top-tier defense
The visitors come into this fixture unbeaten after 9 matches in the current Toppserien season, with a record of 7 wins and 2 draws. They currently boast the best defense in the league, having conceded just 3 goals.
Offensively, they’ve been impressive with 26 goals scored, led by key attacking players Amalie Eikeland, Anna Nerland Aahjem, and SK Brann Kvinner, all tied as the league’s third top scorers with 5 goals each. In their last five matches, they have recorded 3 wins and 2 draws. Securing three points in this fixture will be crucial to maintain their position at the top of the table.
Head-to-head and match probabilities
Rosenborg Kvinner and Brann Kvinner last met on March 23, with Brann Kvinner winning 3-0. While it’s still too early for most bookmakers to release odds, we’ve researched expert sources and found the following probability estimates for the match:
- Rosenborg Kvinner to win: 57%
- SK Brann Kvinner to win: 71%
- Draw: 50%
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): 46%
- Over 2.5 Goals: 63%
Before Rosenborg Kvinner and SK Brann Kvinner meet again, both teams still have one more match to play today: Vålerenga vs Rosenborg Kvinner and Brann Kvinner vs Stabæk.
Update
We return with a prediction for this Norwegian Women’s League clash. Ahead of this match, Rosenborg suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Vålerenga, while SK Brann come to play after a 3-0 win over Stabæk. So, they will be rather spirited I should say.
These results caused a shift in the standings: Rosenborg dropped to third place with 22 points, while Brann leads the table with 26. For the home side, a win would mean reclaiming second now. On the other hand, the visitors need to keep collecting points to hold onto the top spot, with Vålerenga just three points behind.
Considering this current form, and the history of the matches between the two sides, we will disregard the odds of @5.87 for the hosts and @1.63 for the visitors. Bookies seem to think it will be an easy win for Brann. Instead, we will make a rather conservative suggestion to those that will open an account at the best betting platform. Opt for a Both Teams to Score market at odds @1.93.
While the opposite option may pay at @2.09, we do not see it happening. Neither side’s defensive prowess can say that they will be able to keep a clean sheet. At the same time both sides have enough of a motivation to go for the win until the final whistle.