Shkendija – Rosenborg Prediction & Picks (30.08.2018)

Shkendija and Rosenborg BK meet at Nacionalna Arena Filip II Makedonski, in a return match for this stage of the UEFA Europa League (Play-offs), after the victory at home of Rosenborg BK by (3-1) in the match outward. In this game the home factor may be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.

Shkendija:

Despite the disadvantage of 2 goals in the first leg, the home team will try to take advantage of having scored 1 goal away in that match. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in away matches; against 10 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses at their stadium. In the last 8 home matches for all competitions, Shkendija has won 5 and lost 3. Their defense has not been very strong, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches.

The Shkendija come to this game unmotivated, after having added a defeat in the first leg of these play-offs, against Rosenborg, by 1-3, however, scored a goal away from home, which leaves some hope of advance in the competition. Despite needing to win, coach Qatip Osmani must opt ​​for a defensive strategy, benefiting the organization of his block and passes in depth for the attack, especially towards Ibrahimi. Apparently, there are no absences of weight for this game.

Rosenborg BK:

The away team comes to this second leg with a 2-goal lead, but suffered 1 goal at home in the first leg. This is a team that usually gets better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 12 wins and 3 losses in away matches, with 26 goals scored and 10 conceded; against 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss at their stadium, with 34 goals scored and 13 conceded. The team comes to this match after a home victory over Strømsgodset IF by (4-3). In the last 10 away matches Rosenborg BK has won 7 and lost 3. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches.

After beating Shkendija in the first leg, Rosenborg entered the game for the Norwegian championship and beat Stromsgodset 4-3, thus recording the fourth successive win in several competitions. In this match against Shkendija, coach Rini Coolen will keep the team in 4-3-3, benefiting possession of the ball and organized attacks through the flanks: Jebali is a player of great technical quality and very strong in the offensive transition. For this game the coach can not count on Trondsen, Lanlay and Adegbenro, all with physical problems.