The Champions League is a competition that many people associate with taking place throughout the winter months, but qualifying for the group stages begins during the summer. Those in at this stage take each other on in a number of qualifying rounds, with the eventual winners booking their places in the Champions League group stage. The teams at this stage are a varied bunch, with some familiar names, like Rosenborg and some small teams from very small nations, who have already achieved a huge amount just by making it this far.

Rosenborg are one of the biggest teams in the competition at this stage, and they have the ability to push for a Champions League place, although they may find themselves dropping down into the Europa League. However, one thing is for sure with them, they are a lot better than most other teams here at this stage, including the Icelandic team Valur who they take on in this one.

Rosenborg are the big name in Norwegian football, and it is no surprise when you look back at their overall record. The title they won last seaosn was the 25th of their career, and they have played in more UEFA recognised games than any other club from the country. This includes a total of 11 Champions League appearances, with a quarter final appearance just over 20 years ago being the best of them. The games that take place at this stage can be difficult to play in, and you need an experienced team on your hands. As far as preparation goes, few can match Rosenborg, they have been there and done it on so many occasions that they know what is required.

Valur vs Rosenborg Betting Tips

The Champions League starts this week for many teams and for a team like Rosenborg, this will be a familiar scenario for them to face. They have the quality advantage of Valur, and certainly have the experience advantage, which all points to them picking up a comfortable win here. Although they are away from home, they should have more than enough in the locker to get past Valur and there is a chance that they can wrap this up in the first leg.

The home team will of course have good support behind them, but in comparison to other teams at this level, they find themsevles up against one of the giants of European football, and this looks to be a bridge too far for them.

In what should be a relatively easy night at the office, I am backing Rosenborg to win this game. A comfortable win wouldn’t be surprising, expect them to be organised at the back and keep things tight, and a clean sheet is well within their reach. Going forward, they have the players to trouble Valur, and a win for Rosenborg is the only outcome from this game that I can see happening when the teams take each other on this Wednesday.

Rosenborg to beat Valur at 1.39

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