Saturday’s Matchup: Rosenborg II Hosts Stabæk II in 3. Division Clash

OSLO (Interstat) — Rosenborg II will look to build on a dominant midweek performance when it hosts Stabæk II on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in a Week 25 matchup of Norway’s 3. Division.

The game at Rosenborg’s training ground marks the latest fixture in the NOR-3DI season, with both sides seeking consistency after mixed results.

Rosenborg II enters the match on the heels of a 4-0 home victory over Mosjøen on Wednesday, April 29. That win followed a 2-1 loss at Surnadal on April 26. The reserve side of Eliteserien club Rosenborg has shown offensive firepower but has also struggled with defensive lapses.

Stabæk II, the visiting team, also won its most recent outing, a 2-1 decision at Rana on April 29. Before that, the Stabæk reserves defeated Byåsen 4-1 at home on April 26. The side has displayed consistent scoring in its past two matches, netting six goals.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-2 draw, while the company’s ELO system gives Rosenborg II a 58.80 percent probability of victory. The statistical models suggest a close, competitive affair, with both teams capable of finding the net.

Stabæk II will travel to face Strømsgodset II on Thursday, May 14, following this weekend’s contest. Rosenborg II’s schedule beyond Saturday was not immediately available.

Kickoff is set for Saturday afternoon local time. Weather forecasts call for partly cloudy skies and temperatures around 10 degrees Celsius (50 Fahrenheit), with minimal chance of precipitation.

The 3. Division represents the fourth tier of Norwegian football, featuring a mix of senior reserve teams and independent clubs. For Rosenborg II, a win would provide a boost in the standings as the season enters its final stretch. Stabæk II aims to maintain its recent momentum and climb away from the relegation zone.

Both sides are expected to field young talent and players returning from first-team duty, adding an element of unpredictability.

Saturday’s match will be the second meeting between the clubs this season; the first fixture’s result was not immediately available. With playoff and survival implications growing, every point matters in the tightly packed 3. Division table.