Lillestrøm vs Sandefjord Prediction, Preview and Stats

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Åråsen Stadion Sat, 16 May - 2:00 PM
Eliteserien
Lillestrøm Lillestrøm
Versus
Sandefjord Sandefjord
KICKOFF : Sat, 16 May - 2:00 PM
Round 9 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Lillestrøm host Sandefjord at Åråsen Stadion in this Eliteserien regular season fixture for the 2026 campaign. Sitting third in the league table, Lillestrøm boast a strong domestic standing, yet Sandefjord's power rating of 62.04 outpaces the home side's 49.6, conferring a clear 12.4-point advantage to the visitors. Form metrics reflect this edge, with Sandefjord at 19.44 compared to Lillestrøm's 17.72, hinting at momentum in the away camp. League positions underscore Lillestrøm's consistency, but raw power tilts the scales. Advanced data like efficiency and set pieces draw from low-confidence proxies, limiting granular insights into dead-ball threats or open-play sharpness. Transition phases and squad depth remain pivotal unknowns, potentially amplifying Sandefjord's structural superiority. Home support could fuel Lillestrøm's resolve, setting up a tactical battle where exploiting edges in form and power proves decisive.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Sandefjord hold a 12.4-point power advantage over Lillestrøm despite the hosts' third-place league standing ahead of eighth-placed visitors.
  • Form: Sandefjord edge Lillestrøm in recent form with a score of 19.44 against 17.72.
  • Squad: Squad composition details unavailable in current dataset.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics unavailable for both teams.
  • Transition: Transition play data unavailable for analysis.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance relies on low-confidence proxy data with no xG available for either side.
  • xVariable: xG-related variables unavailable due to add-on not enabled.
  • Market: Lillestrøm 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Sandefjord 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Lillestrøm Lillestrøm
Lillestrøm
VS
Sandefjord Sandefjord
Sandefjord
2.13
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.7
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rosenborg Rank: 62 D
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 60 W
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 81 L
Vålerenga Rank: 61 W
Tromsø Rank: 68 D
Start Rank: 50 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Kristiansund Rank: 57 D
Aalesund Rank: 42 W
Tromsø Rank: 69 L
Rosenborg Rank: 61 D
Brann Rank: 69 W
KFUM Rank: 57 W
14
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
14 - 5 - 3
3
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Lillestrøm
0%
Draw
0%
Away Sandefjord
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
49.6
62.04
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Lillestrøm
Sandefjord
Power Score
49.6
62.04
League Position
3
8
Global Rank
564
428

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Lillestrøm — Opponent-weighted form score
Sandefjord — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Lillestrøm Sandefjord

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 22 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Lillestrøm Lillestrøm Home
22 matches
Sandefjord Sandefjord Away
Match Record
14
Wins
3
5
Draws
5
3
Losses
14
Goals
41
Goals Scored
20
20
Goals Conceded
41
+21
Goal Difference
-21

Data last updated: 2026-05-09T01:10:51+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
May 16, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition :
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 9 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Åråsen Stadion
Capacity :
12250
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Stefan Hagerup
Stefan Hagerup Goalkeeper
12
Pontus Dahlberg
Pontus Dahlberg Goalkeeper
28
Lunan Ruben Gabrielsen
Lunan Ruben Gabrielsen Defender
22
John Kitolano
John Kitolano Defender
23
Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen
Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen Defender
4
Espen Bjørnsen Garnås
Espen Bjørnsen Garnås Defender
5
Sander Moen Foss
Sander Moen Foss Defender
2
Lars Mogstad Ranger
Lars Mogstad Ranger Defender
26
Yaw Paintsil
Yaw Paintsil Defender
3
Sturla Ottesen
Sturla Ottesen Defender
11
Frederik Elkær
Frederik Elkær Defender
18
Kevin Martin Krygård
Kevin Martin Krygård Midfielder
29
Yildren Ibrahimaj
Yildren Ibrahimaj Midfielder
17
Eric Bugale Kitolano
Eric Bugale Kitolano Midfielder
8
Markus Seehusen Karlsbakk
Markus Seehusen Karlsbakk Midfielder
14
Gustav Kjølstad Nyheim
Gustav Kjølstad Nyheim Midfielder
21
Efe Kegbe Lucky
Efe Kegbe Lucky Midfielder
6
Harald Woxen
Harald Woxen Midfielder
10
Thomas Lehne Olsen
Thomas Lehne Olsen Attacker
20
Vladimiro Etson António Félix
Vladimiro Etson António Félix Attacker
19
Camil Jebara
Camil Jebara Attacker
15
Salieu Drammeh
Salieu Drammeh Attacker
7
Karl Linus Alperud
Karl Linus Alperud Attacker
27
Markus Edner Wæhler
Markus Edner Wæhler Attacker
9
Kparobo Nathaniel Arierhi
Kparobo Nathaniel Arierhi Attacker

Squad ▼

30
Elias Hadaya
Elias Hadaya Goalkeeper
1
Alf Lukas Noel Grønneberg
Alf Lukas Noel Grønneberg Goalkeeper
44
Xander Lambrix
Xander Lambrix Defender
4
Fredrik Carson Pedersen
Fredrik Carson Pedersen Defender
3
Vetle Walle Egeli
Vetle Walle Egeli Defender
16
Håkon Krogelien
Håkon Krogelien Defender
26
Filip Loftesnes-Bjune
Filip Loftesnes-Bjune Defender
47
Stian Kristiansen
Stian Kristiansen Defender
2
Zinedin Smajlovic
Zinedin Smajlovic Defender
5
Gustav Højbjerg
Gustav Højbjerg Defender
20
Marcus Melchior
Marcus Melchior Midfielder
6
Sander Risan Mørk
Sander Risan Mørk Midfielder
8
Robin Dzabic
Robin Dzabic Midfielder
10
Ruben Kristensen Alte
Ruben Kristensen Alte Midfielder
37
Jakob Vester Nielsen
Jakob Vester Nielsen Midfielder
14
Edvard Sundbö Pettersen
Edvard Sundbö Pettersen Midfielder
27
Jakob Dunsby
Jakob Dunsby Attacker
7
Evangelos Patoulidis
Evangelos Patoulidis Attacker
11
Nikolaj Moller
Nikolaj Moller Attacker
24
Sebastian Holm Mathisen
Sebastian Holm Mathisen Attacker
19
Bendik Slotfeldt Berntsen
Bendik Slotfeldt Berntsen Attacker
17
Foster Apetorgbor
Foster Apetorgbor Attacker

CONCLUSION

Sandefjord enter as the power-favored side with superior ratings and form nudging them ahead, yet Lillestrøm's loftier league position and home venue at Åråsen Stadion demand respect in this Eliteserien showdown. Lacking detailed efficiency or set-piece breakdowns, the contest likely pivots on transitional discipline and structural execution. Lillestrøm must leverage crowd energy to counter Sandefjord's 12.4-point edge, while visitors aim to convert form into points against higher-ranked foes. A tight affair awaits, where momentary lapses could tip the scales in a match blending home resilience with away potency.

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