Here's the complete lowdown on the Tromsø - Lillestrøm match:

It should be mentioned that Lillestrøm play their home matches on grass, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on artifical turf. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Lillestrøm on artifical turf are 14 victories, 7 draws and 9 defeats from 30 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 50-45. You can compare this with overall results below.

Lillestrøm have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1700 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

It’s a hectic schedule for the away team, as they were in action only four days ago in the Eliteserien.

Tromsø form and stats

The complete Eliteserien results at home this season for Tromsø are 2-1-1 (wins-draws-losses).

Tromsø drew their last game, also a home match. Viking (placed 2nd) was the opponent, 1-1 the score. The hometeam coach Helstrup made a successful contribution in the game against Viking, bringing on Kamanzi who scored the equalizer in the 1-1 draw. Kitolano (midfield was the top team player in that game with a rating of 7.2/10. Kitolano hit two key passes.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Tromsø have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 9 matches with the results: Won 2, drawn 5 and lost 2.

The Tromsø fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 6 goals in 4 league matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 7 goals have been conceded.

Lillestrøm form and stats

Playing away, Lillestrøm, who have the fewest conceded goals (5) in Eliteserien, have won 2 games, drawn 2 and suffered 0 defeats in the Eliteserien this season.

Garnas and Pettersson scored in Lillestrøm's previous match, the home game against Vålerenga that ended 2-0. Pettersson was the top performer of the team in that game with a match score of 8.14. The defender Pettersson scored one goal, hit one key pass and won 5 of 7 duels.

Prior to that result Lillestrøm won their away game at Sandefjord. The scoreline was 4-1.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Lillestrøm playing away and similar expectations, we found 6 relevant matches. Results were 1 Lillestrøm win, 5 draws and 0 defeats.

With an average of more than two away goals per league game away, Lillestrøm are regular goalscorers on their travels. As opposed to that, Lillestrøm have seen the ball go into their own net 5 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's two Tromsø victories, two draws and six Lillestrøm wins. Over/under statistics; six of these games ended with three goals or more, four matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

A. Adams 4 goals

I. Ogbu 3 goals

Y. Ibrahimaj 3 goals

Tromsø missing players

Lillestrøm missing players