Prediction: Draw
Best Odds: 13/5
Bookmaker: bet365
The UEFA Champions League qualification period has already begun, and now, we find ourselves at the second qualifying stage with the brand new domestic and European season being right around the corner. Alas, while some of the bigger sides may not be competing just yet, there are still a few notable names attempting to guide themselves into the group stages: with two such examples being Rosenborg and BATE Borisov.
Rosenborg
With a massive 26 league titles to their name, it won’t come as much of a surprise for fans to learn that Rosenborg are still widely considered to be the kings of Norwegian football. Their most successful spell in the Champions League came back in 1997 when they were able to reach the quarter-finals, but ever since then, they haven’t really been able to take that next step towards being a major force at that level.
Team News
Alex Soderlund is expected to feature after a strong run of form in his last few games, with de Lanlay and Akintola being tipped to make a big impact.
BATE Borisov
Since being re-established as a football club in the mid-90s, BATE Borisov has become the best team in Belarus all over again with a dominant record in their domestic league. While they haven’t always been able to translate that into success on the European scale, they’re certainly starting to piece things together – with their Round of 32 tie against Arsenal in the Europa League last season being a shining example of that.
Team News
Stasevich will be looked upon as the man who can guide BATE towards the next round, with Skavysh being expected to feature as well.
Factors to Consider
- BATE Borisov won 2-1 in the first leg against Rosenborg.
- BATE defeated Piast Gliwice in the first qualifying round.
- Rosenborg defeated Linfield in the first qualifying round.
- BATE have scored five goals and conceded three so far in the competition.
- Rosenborg have scored seven goals and conceded two so far in the competition.
Conclusion
These are two sides that are no strangers to the UEFA Champions League, and as such, we think they’re going to put up a really good fight – with Rosenborg, who have more league experience so far this season, battling back. In the end, though, we believe BATE are still going to be able to get the job done, edging their way through to the next round courtesy of their win in the first leg.
Prediction: Draw
Best Odds: 13/5
Bookmaker: bet365
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