Hearts vs Rosenborg Predictions

• Hearts faced a tough defence in Kilmarnock at the weekend but Thursday’s clash should be more open
• Rosenborg conceded twice home and away to Crusaders in the last round
• The visitors are midtable in the Elitserien so Hearts have little to fear

Hearts on the offensive

After a 0-0 draw with Kilmarnock at the weekend, Hearts need to find their footing in front of goal. They lost 2-1 to Rosenborg in the first leg of this tie and they need to get forward in order to turn things around.

However, Killie shut down Rangers in their first game, so they’ve impressed defensively this term. The same can’t be said for a Rosenborg side who are midtable in the Elitserien. The visitors look shaky, which is the Jambos’ route back into this tie.

Rosenborg should struggle at the back

The visitors have found some form of late, but even in a seven-game unbeaten run they’ve kept just one clean sheet. Rosenborg conceded twice home and away to Northern Irish side Crusaders in the last round, which should sees Hearts cause some problems.

The home side started their season with a 2-0 win over St Johnstone and the removal of the away goals rule means they can no longer settle for a 1-0 win on the night. They need to get forward in this clash and Rosenborg’s form suggests the hosts will find some joy going forward, so back over 1.5 goals for Hearts.