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Lillestrom will be looking to avoid a third successive defeat in the Eliteserien when they travel to Fredrikstad Stadion to face Fredrikstad on Saturday.
Fredrikstad are currently 10th in the Eliteserien table after 11 matches, but they have shown encouraging signs of improvement in recent weeks.
Lillestrom, meanwhile, have enjoyed an impressive return to the top flight and sit fourth in the standings with 19 points, eight behind league leaders Viking.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Fredrikstad vs Lillestrom key stats
- Four of Fredrikstad's last five Eliteserien matches have produced Over 2.5 goals.
- Lillestrom have lost four of their last five matches, including friendlies.
- Fredrikstad have scored first in four of their past five meetings against Lillestrom.
Fredrikstad vs Lillestrom preview: Can the visitors avoid third defeat in a row?
Fredrikstad vs Lillestrom — Tale of the Tape
| Fredrikstad | vs | Lillestrom |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | Position | 4th |
| 14 | Points | 19 |
| 15 | Goals For | 17 |
| 20 | Goals Against | 11 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 4 |
| 6th/12th | Home / Away Rank | 9th/3rd |
Fredrikstad finished 10th in the Norwegian top flight last season, collecting 42 points from 30 matches, and they will be hoping to improve on that tally this time around.
Under Casper Friis Rojkaer, Fredrikstad made a strong start to the new campaign with two wins and a draw from their opening three matches, but they then suffered four consecutive defeats.
Their home form has been encouraging, with three wins and a draw from five league games, scoring nine goals, although they have already conceded 20 times this season.
The Aristocrats played three friendly matches during the World Cup break but failed to win any of them, ending the run with a 3-1 defeat to Valerenga.
Lillestrom returned to the Norwegian top flight this season after winning the 2025 First Division, and they have made an impressive start to life back in the Eliteserien.
The Canaries will also feature in the Europa League play-off round after beating Sarpsborg 08 in the 2025 Norwegian Football Cup final.
Hans Erik Odegaard's side have been excellent on their travels, collecting 10 points from their opening four away league matches.
However, Lillestrom head into this fixture on the back of two consecutive league defeats and have lost four of their last five matches in all competitions, including friendlies.
Fredrikstad vs Lillestrom form guide & betting tips
| Fredrikstad | vs | Lillestrom |
|---|---|---|
LLWDW |
Form | WLWLL |
| 7 | Points | 6 |
| 9th | Form Table | 10th |
| 7 | Goals For | 8 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 7 |
LLWDW |
Form (All Comps) | WLWLL |
Whispers predicts: Fredrikstad 2-2 Lillestrom
Despite Fredrikstad's improved recent form and home advantage, they are priced at 7/4 (2.75) to win, while Lillestrom are available at 7/5 (2.40) to claim their seventh league victory of the season.
With little to separate the two sides, the draw at 11/5 (3.20) also looks a solid option and would not be a disappointing result for either team.
Fredrikstad have opened the scoring in four of their last five meetings with Lillestrom, and we are backing them to strike first once again at 11/10 (2.10).
Eight of Fredrikstad's last nine matches have seen goals at both ends, and thus BTTS – Yes at 8/13 (1.62) could be an attractive option.
> Fredrikstad to score first at 11/10 (2.1) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 4/5 (1.8) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 8/13 (1.62) | Likelihood: Probable