Viking look to SR-Bank Arena supporters for inspiration before Lillestrøm match

The hosts Viking saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the NM Cup. Thankfully the previous game, versus Ranheim, was also a home game here at SR-Bank Arena. The away team is better rested. That game was an away game at Ranheim, so at least Viking are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!

This pitch has artificial turf, which is not Lillestrøm's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on artificial turf Lillestrøm have performed like this: Played 26 matches resulting in 6 wins, 4 draws and 16 defeats with the goal stats 37-49 (scored/conceded).

Lillestrøm are struggling to avoid relegation.

Viking form and stats

Viking, who have the most clean sheets (10)in Eliteserien, have performed here at SR-Bank Arena this season with 8 wins from 13 Eliteserien matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 3 games and lost 2. Nine out of nine points from the last three home games for Viking, and the home supporters are ready to scream their lungs out to keep the winning streak alive.

The Viking supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Ranheim in NM Cup and win 3-0. A Eliteserien defeat was the result before that one, 2-4 away at Kristiansund.

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Viking have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found six games) they have won 3 times, drawn 3 and lost 0.

The Viking manager B. Berntsen has got the team scoring with 27 from 13 home games in the league. 13 goals have been conceded.

Lillestrøm form and stats

The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Lillestrøm so far with only 10 points returning home. The records show 2-4-7 (win-draw-lose). The last three matches for Lillestrøm have all ended in a draw.

Lillestrøm delivered a 0-0 draw playing at home against Vålerenga (placed 9th) in their previous match; a Eliteserien game. A 1-1 draw at Strømsgodset's stadium before that.

We have checked recent matches where Lillestrøm have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those eleven games were W2-D3-L6.

Lillestrøm have scored 15 goals on their travels this season, from 13 away games in the league. In the opposite end, Lillestrøm have conceded 23 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

The dueling parties have met before this season: Lillestrøm - Viking 0-2. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 4 wins for Viking, 4 draws and 2 wins for Lillestrøm. Over 2,5 goals: 5 times; under 2,5 goals: 5 games.

Top Goalscorers

K. Thorstvedt 8 goals

T. Olsen 8 goals

T. Høiland 7 goals

Viking missing players

Lillestrøm missing players