Rosenborg vs Mainz: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips

Match Details: August 21, 2025| Lerkendal Stadium | UEFA Europa Conference League | 17:00 GMT

Norwegian side Rosenborg meet German outfit Mainz in the 1st leg of the qualification round of the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Rosenborg finished in 4th place in last season's Eliteserien, which earned them qualification into the first qualifying round. Meanwhile, Mainz finished 6th in last season's Bundesliga which qualified them directly for this fixture.

This should be an interesting and unique affair, it is the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 match goals at 1.80 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Rosenborg vs Mainz Predicted Lineups

Rosenborg Predicted XI: Tangvik; Pereira, Nemcik, Ceide, Witry; Nordli, Selnaes, Vaananen, Reitan-Sunde; Saeter, Islamovic

Mainz Predicted XI: Zentner; Kohr, Bell, Costa; Nordin, Amiri, Sano, Widmer, Nebel; Sieb, Hollerbach

Rosenborg vs Mainz Current League Standings

Rosenborg are currently placed 5th in this season's Eliteserien. They have won eight, drew 6 and lost 4 games so far.

Meanwhile, Mainz have not started the Bundesliga season yet so are therefore on 0 points.

Rosenborg vs Mainz Head-To-Head Timeline

The teams have never met in a competitive game, and this upcoming fixture will be their first.

Recent Rosenborg vs Mainz Matches Analysis

Rosenborg Last 5 Matches:

Hammarby 0-1 Rosenborg (UEFA Europa Conference League) Rosenborg 0-0 Hammarby (UEFA Europa Conference League) KFUM Oslo 4-1 Rosenborg (Eliteserien) Banga 0-2 Rosenborg (UEFA Europa Conference League) Rosenborg 4-1 Tromso (Eliteserien)

A decent run of competitive matches as compared to Mainz, Rosenborg are have won 4 of their las 5 games. Although this does not give too much indication, as they face a much more experienced side in Mainz.

Mainz Last 5 Matches:

Dresden 0-1 Mainz (DFB Pokal) Mainz 0-0 Strasbourg (Club Friendly) Mainz 3-2 Crystal Palace (Club Friendly) Mainz 1-1 Crystal Palace (Club Friendly) Mainz 5-0 Seekirchen (Club Friendly)

Mainz have only played one competitive game so far this season, and that was a narrow victory against Bundesliga 2 side Dynamo Dresden. They are unbeaten in their last 5 games and this should fair well in the contest against Rosenborg.

Rosenborg vs Mainz Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 53.3% confidence in over 2.5 match goals. The model factors in current form, player availability and tactical matchups.

Best Rosenborg vs Mainz Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 match goals @1.80 odds on Kwiff - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted over 2.5 match goals in this fixture. Both teams recent form justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Rosenborg vs Mainz

Dino Islamovic (Rosenborg): The 31-year-old Montenegrin is a powerhouse for the Norwegian team. He has made 15 appearances so far in the Eliteserien, and scored 8 goals. This is just over a goal ever two games. If Rosenborg score in this fixture, you would fancy it to be him.

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz): Mainz have a creative force in Amiri. The German midfielder scored 7 goals in the Bundesliga for Mainz last season, and most recently scored in their 1-0 win over Dresden in the cup. He should make an impact in this game, especially thanks to his set piece expertise.

Rosenborg vs Mainz Match Facts

Referee: The Ukrainian Oleksii Derevinskyi will take charge of this game. He has been an international FIFA referee since 2022.

Broadcast Details:

This match does not seem to be televised in the UK.

Stadium Information:

This contest is set to take place at the Lerkendal Stadium in Trondheim, Norway. It is the second largest football stadium in the country, with a capacity of 21,405.