It's the UEFA Europa Conference League 2025–26 play-off round today again with an exciting game scheduled between Rosenborg BK (Norway) and 1. FSV Mainz 05 (Germany). The match kicks off at 18:00 GMT (19:00 local time in Trondheim) on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the legendary Lerkendal Stadion.
This is the first leg of the play-off round, and both sides will be battling for a spot in the Europa Conference League group stage. Fans can expect a thrilling encounter as Rosenborg look to protect home turf from Bundesliga giants Mainz.
Rosenborg vs Mainz Match Details
- Competition: UEFA Europa Conference League 2025–26, Play-Off Round (First Leg)
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Kick-off at 18:00 GMT
- Venue: Lerkendal Stadion, Trondheim, Norway
- Teams: Rosenborg BK (Nor) vs Mainz 05 (Ger)
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Rosenborg Form and Team News
Rosenborg BK, Norway's most successful football club, enters this tie in confident mood after impressive qualification victories.
- Beat Banga (Lithuania) 7–0 on aggregate in second qualifying round.
- Beat Hammarby (Sweden) 1–0 in a close third qualifying round fight.
- Recent form: Win–Draw–Win, scoring 8 goals in their last five games.
Rosenborg's strength is their European experience and passionate home support. Managed by Alfred Johansson, the Norwegians will seek to score early at Lerkendal.
Mainz Form and Team News
1. FSV Mainz 05 are coming from a good Bundesliga season where they finished 6th in the 2024–25 season, earning a Conference League play-off spot.
- Unbeaten in their last 7 matches in all competitions.
- Recent win: 1–0 over Dynamo Dresden in the DFB Pokal.
- Positive pre-season: 4–1 win over Saarbrücken, draw with Strasbourg, and positive performances in friendlies.
Led by Bo Henriksen, Mainz have Bundesliga-level depth, speed, and athleticism traveling to Trondheim. Their front three can cause serious problems for Rosenborg's defense.
Rosenborg vs Mainz Head-to-Head (H2H Stats)
This is the first competitive meeting between Mainz and Rosenborg. Both teams are hungry to make their mark in Europe, and with contrasting styles of football, this is a match not to be missed.
- Rosenborg: Rich European tradition – have played 200+ UEFA competition matches.
- Mainz: Less European pedigree, but Bundesliga strength an advantage.
Predicted Lineups
Rosenborg (4-3-3 predicted)
Goalkeeper: Hansen
Defense: Dahl Reitan, Skjelbred, Hovland, Andersson
Midfield: Tagseth, Jensen, Nypan
Attack: Holse, Tengstedt, Fiabema
Mainz (3-4-2-1 expected)
Goalkeeper: Zentner
Defense: Bell, Fernandes, Caci
Midfield: Mwene, Barreiro, Kohr, Martin
Attack: Onisiwo, Burkardt, Ajorque
Betting Tips & Predictions
Bookmakers are split on this clash, with home advantage in Rosenborg's favour but Bundesliga experience in Mainz's corner.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS) ✅ – Likely, given both teams' attacking threats.
- Over 2.5 Goals ✅ – An open game with plenty of chances is on the cards.
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- Correct Score Prediction: Rosenborg 2–1 Mainz (SportsKeeda), Mainz 2–1 Rosenborg (SoccerVital).
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Expert Analysis
- Rosenborg Advantage: Home support, European heritage, strong qualifying momentum.
- Mainz Advantage: Bundesliga class, unbeaten record, deeper attacking options.
- Key Battle: Rosenborg's backline vs Mainz's front three. If Mainz get an early goal, the tie may turn in their favor.
Final Word: Expect a high-intensity, attacking game. Rosenborg's enthusiasm may see them sneak a home win, but Mainz are more than capable of dominating with their quality.
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Conclusion
The Rosenborg vs Mainz Europa Conference League play-off could turn out to be the closest match of the week. With Rosenborg's home advantage and Mainz's Bundesliga quality, this tie is well-balanced and can swing either way.
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Predicted Result: Rosenborg 2–1 Mainz ⚽