* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
FW Predictions for Odd vs Lillestrom
Lillestrom slipped off the top spot last weekend but remain on level points with the new league leader, Molde. A win this weekend could be enough to see Lillestrom return to the top, even if Molde win, as there is only one goal between the two clubs in the goal difference. Odd have the home advantage this weekend but currently sit in mid-table and have a poor goal difference which doesn't bode well ahead of a game against one of the title challengers.
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Lillestrom to Win
Lillestrom beat Odd home and away last season and we're backing the visitors to secure another 3pts on Sunday. Odd are unbeaten in their last four matches but the last time they came up against one of the top teams, Molde, they ended up losing the game 2-1 in their own backyard. Lillestrom have won four of their last six matches in all competitions and will be looking to bounce back on Sunday following a defeat at home to Viking.
Over 2.5 Goals & Both Teams to Score
We're predicting goals in this game as three of the last five meetings between Odd and Lillestrom have witnessed over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Both teams have scored in three of Odd's and three of Lillestrom's last six outings, while over 2.5 goals have been scored in three of the host's and four of the visitor's last six matches in league and cup.
Odd vs Lillestrom: Key Stats & Figures
Last Five - Odd BK
24/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Haugesund
Odd BK
1
1
D
16/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Molde
Odd BK
4
1
L
03/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Sandefjord
Odd BK
2
3
W
27/08/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Valerenga
Odd BK
2
2
D
19/08/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Sarpsborg
Odd BK
3
0
L
Last Five - Lillestrom
24/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Rosenborg
Lillestrom
0
3
W
17/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Sarpsborg
Lillestrom
3
1
L
03/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Aalesund
Lillestrom
1
1
D
20/08/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Stromsgodset
Lillestrom
1
2
W
13/08/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Viking FK
Lillestrom
3
1
L
Lillestrom could back to the top of the table this weekend
Odd made the trip to Stromsgodset last weekend for what turned out to be a tight and tense 90-minutes. Both teams matched one another up in both halves of the pitch and the game ended up being a goalless draw, which, on the balance of play, was probably a fair result.
Odd Predicted Lineup: Wahlstedt, Ruud, Hagen, Mesík, Baccay, Jevtović, Owusu, Kitolano, Wallem, Jørgensen & Ingebrigtsen
Lillestrom were the big favourites to at home to Viking last time out but the then league leaders had a poor game in front of goal and it proved costly. The game looked like it was going to end goalless until we reached stoppage-time when Ogbu put through his own goal to hand Viking a surprise 3pts.
Lillestrom Predicted Lineup: Hedenstad Christiansen, Pettersson, Garnås, Dragsnes, Ogbu, Kairinen, Mathew, Knudsen, Edh, Ibrahimaj & Adams
Team News
Odd: the hosts have no fresh injury concerns or suspended players this weekend.
Lillestrom: Frederik Holst has a broken ankle and isn't expected back until later this year.
Q&A – Odd vs Lillestrom
- Who are the favourites to win? – There isn't much between these two teams in the odds but Lillestrom are the slight favourites.
- What was the score when these two teams last met? – Odd 2-3 Lillestrom.
- What time is kick-off? – 17:00 GMT, 18:00 CET.
