Lillestrøm vs Viking: Full pre-match guide and statistics

Viking play their home matches on artifical turf, while this match is played on grass. Up to date stats for Viking when playing on grass are 9 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats from 18 matches. They have scored {26 goals} and conceded 21 times on these occasions.

There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.

Lillestrøm form and stats

18 points is a decent return from 9 Eliteserien games here at Åråsen Stadion for Lillestrøm. The data says 6 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses. Lillestrøm are on a three game winning streak in their home games.

No payout for Lillestrøm in their previous match, an away game at Tromsø that ended in defeat 1-3. Christiansen had a busy but productive day in the Tromsø match. Despite making six saves the loss could not be prevented. Garnas, defender, was given a rating of 7.2/10 in that game, top of the team. Garnas scored one goal and won 5 of 10 duels.

A fact related to the "Both teams to score yes/no" betting option: A review of the 16 most recent league games highlights that 12 of them had at least one goal scored by each team.

Lillestrøm are showing their attacking force in their league home games this season, scoring more than 2,5 goals per game on average (23 goals in 9 games). It's worth mentioning that 12 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 14 goals have been conceded.

Viking form and stats

Viking's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Viking collect 16 points from their 8 away matches in the Eliteserien. 5 victories and 1 draw have created these points (and only 2 defeats). Viking have been producing wins at home as well, producing a total of eight victories in a row regardless of arena.

Viking won their last game, 3-2 versus Bodø / Glimt played at home. Goalkeeper Gunnarsson was absolutely vital in the Viking victory against Bodø / Glimt, making six saves. Tripić, attacking player, was the top performer on the team in that game, scoring a match rating of 8.22. Tripić scored one goal, hit five key passes and had 24 successful passes (of 30 total).

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Viking playing away and similar expectations, we found 10 relevant matches. Results were 7 Viking wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.

Goal hungry football fans should note that 9 of this team's 12 most recent league games have ended with at least three goals.

Viking has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 12 goals from 8 games. As opposed to that, Viking have seen the ball go into their own net 10 times on the road. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches.

Head 2 Head

Viking - Lillestrøm 2-0 was the output when these contenders last met, also in this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Lillestrøm two wins, two draws and Viking six victories. As for goals, six matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), four games had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

A. Adams 15 goals

Z. Tripić 10 goals

T. Lehne Olsen 6 goals

Lillestrøm missing players

Viking missing players