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Mainz 05 will host Rosenborg in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League playoff at Mewa Arena on August 28, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 UTC[4]. Rosenborg comes into this match holding a narrow advantage after a dramatic 2-1 comeback win in the first leg in Norway. In that match, Mainz initially led with a 26th-minute goal from Nadiem Amiri, before Dino Islamovic equalized from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute, and Ole Saeter scored the decisive goal on the stroke of 90 minutes[1][2][3][5].

This tie is the first-ever meeting between Mainz 05 and Rosenborg in European competition. The overall winner will progress to the main stage of the Conference League, while the loser will exit the competition[1].

Rosenborg’s recent form is strong, with only one loss in their last nine matches across competitions (six wins), while Mainz, following their first-leg defeat, also suffered a last-minute loss at home to FC Koln in their Bundesliga opener, including a red card for Paul Nebel[1]. In the first leg at Lerkendal Stadion, Mainz dominated possession (60%) but Rosenborg edged shots on target 8-4, highlighting their efficiency in front of goal[3].

Key players for Mainz include Jonathan Burkardt (top scorer: 4 goals), Paul Nebel (3 goals), and Nadiem Amiri (3 assists). For Rosenborg, Dino Islamovic has 8 goals in his last 10 games, with Emil Konradsen Ceide providing 3 assists[3].

The latest team news and predicted lineups will be confirmed closer to kickoff. The match will determine which club advances, with Rosenborg currently holding a 2-1 aggregate lead ahead of the decisive second leg in Germany[4][6].

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