Lillestrøm vs Viking Prediction, Preview and Stats

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Åråsen Stadion Wed, 22 Jul - 5:00 PM
Eliteserien
Lillestrøm Lillestrøm
Versus
Viking Viking
KICKOFF : Wed, 22 Jul - 5:00 PM
Round 11 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the 2026 Eliteserien regular season Lillestrøm host Viking at Åråsen Stadion. The home side currently sit fourth in the domestic table while the visitors occupy second place. Viking arrive as the stronger outfit with a clear power advantage of 29.8 points. Form scores also favour the away team which holds 21.56 against Lillestrøm's 15.28. Both clubs compete in a league stage where domestic positions carry weight. Limited advanced data restricts deeper insight into efficiency and transition elements. Set piece metrics carry low confidence and rely on proxy values. The fixture therefore centres on core structural and form differentials between the two sides.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Lillestrøm occupy fourth place domestically while Viking sit second.
  • Form: Lillestrøm post a form score of 15.28 against Viking's 21.56.
  • Squad: Detailed squad composition data remains unavailable for this fixture.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not supplied in the current dataset.
  • Transition: Transition statistics are absent from available pre-match information.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence and uses proxy data.
  • xVariable: Viking hold a power advantage of 29.8 points over Lillestrøm.
  • Market: Baseline split: Lillestrøm 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Viking 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 H. Ødegaard
H. Ødegaard
VS
Viking M. Jensen
M. Jensen
1.77
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.33
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
KFUM Rank: 59 D
Fredrikstad Rank: 63 W
HamKam Rank: 62 L
Kristiansund Rank: 55 L
Sandefjord Rank: 62 W
Rosenborg Rank: 63 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sandefjord Rank: 62 D
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 62 L
Kristiansund Rank: 55 W
Start Rank: 51 W
KFUM Rank: 59 W
Rosenborg Rank: 63 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

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

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
49.58
79.38
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Lillestrøm
Viking
Power Score
49.58
79.38
League Position
4
2
Global Rank
551
76

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Lillestrøm Lillestrøm Home
2 matches
Viking Viking Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
5
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-16T00:11:15+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 :
Jul 22, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition :
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 11 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Åråsen Stadion
Capacity :
12250
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ , Clear

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
—
Lucas Svenningsen
Lucas Svenningsen 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
6
Harald Woxen
Harald Woxen Midfielder
—
Fredrik Gulbrandsen
Fredrik Gulbrandsen Attacker
10
Thomas Lehne Olsen
Thomas Lehne Olsen Attacker
—
Gustav Nordh
Gustav Nordh Attacker
20
Vladimiro Etson António Félix
Vladimiro Etson António Félix Attacker
19
Camil Jebara
Camil Jebara Attacker
7
Karl Linus Alperud
Karl Linus Alperud Attacker
9
Kparobo Nathaniel Arierhi
Kparobo Nathaniel Arierhi Attacker
—
Angelos Chaminta
Angelos Chaminta Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Arild Østbø
Arild Østbø Goalkeeper
30
Ľubomír Belko
Ľubomír Belko Goalkeeper
28
Kristoffer Haugen
Kristoffer Haugen Defender
3
Viljar Helland Vevatne
Viljar Helland Vevatne Defender
4
Martin Ove Roseth
Martin Ove Roseth Defender
18
Sondre Flem Bjørshol
Sondre Flem Bjørshol Defender
21
Anders Bloch Bærtelsen
Anders Bloch Bærtelsen Defender
6
Gianni Stensness
Gianni Stensness Defender
2
Herman Johan Haugen
Herman Johan Haugen Defender
25
Henrik Sælebakke Falchener
Henrik Sælebakke Falchener Defender
5
Henrik Heggheim
Henrik Heggheim Defender
24
Vetle Auklend
Vetle Auklend Defender
8
Joe Bell
Joe Bell Midfielder
7
Kristoffer Askildsen
Kristoffer Askildsen Midfielder
16
Ruben Kristensen Alte
Ruben Kristensen Alte Midfielder
26
Simen Kvia-Egeskog
Simen Kvia-Egeskog Midfielder
15
Ola Visted
Ola Visted Midfielder
33
Jakob Segadal Hansen
Jakob Segadal Hansen Midfielder
29
Tobias Saliou Séne Moi
Tobias Saliou Séne Moi Midfielder
10
Zlatko Tripić
Zlatko Tripić Attacker
14
Veton Berisha
Veton Berisha Attacker
—
Nicholas D'Agostino
Nicholas D'Agostino Attacker
20
Peter Christiansen
Peter Christiansen Attacker
—
Romano Postema
Romano Postema Attacker
17
Edvin Austbö
Edvin Austbö Attacker
—
Amin Cosic
Amin Cosic Attacker
23
Niklas Kemp Fuglestad
Niklas Kemp Fuglestad Attacker

CONCLUSION

Viking enter this Eliteserien contest with superior structural positioning and stronger recent form indicators. Their power rating edge suggests greater overall capability on the day. Lillestrøm will look to exploit home conditions at Åråsen Stadion to close the gap. Absence of detailed efficiency and transition figures leaves emphasis on league standing and power metrics. Set piece insights remain tentative due to low data confidence. The match therefore hinges on whether Viking can translate their advantages into control or if Lillestrøm can disrupt that pattern through organisation. Both sides share top-half ambitions within the domestic campaign.

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