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Viking vs Lillestrom Prediction, Tips & Odds

Viking vs Lillestrom

EliteserienRegular Season - 22
Viking
#2 · Eliteserien
DWWWW
VS
SR-Bank Arena, Stavanger (16,508)
Referee: Stian Rovig Sletner
Lillestrom
#5 · Eliteserien
WWLWL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.50
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.47 (implied 68.1%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 70.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.42). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (70.6% vs 68.1%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Viking to win against Lillestrom, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Viking currently sits in second place in the league standings, having achieved an impressive record of 14 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses from their 19 matches. Their goal difference of +24 highlights a strong attacking and defensive performance, with 43 goals scored and only 19 conceded. Recently, Viking has shown solid form, going unbeaten in their last five matches with three wins and two draws. On the other hand, Lillestrom finds themselves in fifth place with a more modest record of 9 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses. They have managed to score 26 goals while also conceding 26, resulting in a neutral goal difference. Although they have shown resilience with three wins in their last five matches, including a recent victory, their inconsistency could be a concern as they face a stronger opponent. The model output indicates a win probability of approximately 62% for Viking, with a projected score of 2-1. One key market percentage to consider is Viking's home advantage. However, if Lillestrom can capitalize on any defensive lapses from Viking, they could pose a threat. The full methodology of our predictions can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where our in-house model assesses expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Viking Win63%1.37
Draw17%5.29
Lillestrom Win20%6.57
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4763.5%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.2969.2%

Combined goal output is high (4.3 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Viking 2-1 Lillestrom
8.6511.6%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 11.6% probability.

Asian Handicap
Viking -1.5
1.8043%

Viking have been the stronger side, winning 75% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
8.65
11.6%
3-1
9.79
10.2%
2-0
10.14
9.9%
3-0
11.23
8.9%
1-1
11.51
8.7%
1-0
12.53
8.0%

Our model projects a 2-1 Viking win as the most likely scoreline at 11.6% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Viking clean sheets, in line with their 34% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Viking
-0.0
1.12
Lillestrom
+0.0
5.15
Viking
-1.5
1.80
Lillestrom
+1.5
11.00

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Viking are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Viking vs Lillestrom
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
1.355.406.701.263.201.472.46
Betfair
1.335.507.001.293.501.502.55
Pinnacle
1.405.686.971.333.48
SBO
1.365.135.80
William Hill
1.365.006.501.442.62
Bet365
1.385.006.501.303.501.502.50
1xBet
1.405.496.721.273.141.462.53
Betano
1.395.206.401.313.251.472.50
BetVictor
1.335.256.501.293.301.442.55

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
95.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
87.3%
Over 2.5 Goals
69.2%
Over 3.5 Goals
53.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XViking or Draw
80%1.10
12Viking or Lillestrom
83%1.13
X2Draw or Lillestrom
37%2.98

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Viking leads 6-2)
6 Viking1 Draw2 Lillestrom
Sept 24
Lillestrom
1-4
Viking
Eliteserien
May 24
Viking
1-4
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
Aug 23
Lillestrom
1-3
Viking
Eliteserien
Apr 23
Viking
2-0
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
Feb 23
Viking
2-2
Lillestrom
Friendlies Clubs
Oct 22
Viking
0-3
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
Jul 22
Lillestrom
0-1
Viking
Eliteserien
Oct 21
Viking
5-1
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
Sept 21
Lillestrom
-
Viking
Eliteserien
May 21
Lillestrom
1-3
Viking
Eliteserien

In the last 10 matches between Viking and Lillestrom, Viking has won 6 times, Lillestrom has won 2, and there has been 1 draw. The scorelines indicate a mix of outcomes, with Viking often achieving decisive victories, including two matches with a 4-1 scoreline. Lillestrom's wins have come with a notable 3-0 victory, but overall, the results suggest Viking has had the upper hand, particularly in recent encounters. Lillestrom's last win against Viking was in May 2024, making their victories less frequent in this series.

Eliteserien Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Bodo/Glimt
19152249153447
WWWWW
2
Viking
19142343192444
DWLWW
3
Tromso
19105434221235
LDLWW
4
Molde
1910363829933
WWWLD
5
Lillestrom
199282626029
WLDLL
6
Rosenborg
198383126527
WLWWL
14
KFUM Oslo
1954102033-1319
LLDWW
15
Aalesund
193973043-1318
WLDDL
16
Start
1934122041-2113
LWLLW

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
VikingHome
8W0D0L
8 playedGF 27 · GA 93.00 pts/game
LillestromAway
5W2D3L
10 playedGF 11 · GA 111.70 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
VikingLillestrom
2.44Goals p.g.1.82
0.88Goals conceded p.g.1.53
34%Clean sheets26%
75%Win rate47%
3.31Avg goals in match3.35
1.69xG per game1.29
-0.52xGA per game-0.48
54%Possession %52%
5.5Shots on target / game3.7
7.7Corners per game5.3
Viking
Recent Form

Viking have won 13 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 0 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include beat Viking 2-1 and beat Viking 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 24W 5D 3L from the last 32 games (75% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: VikingAll competitions
04 Sept
Sandefjord
1-1
Viking
Eliteserien
02 Sept
Brodd
1-3
Viking
NM Cupen
30 Aug
Viking
2-1
Aalesund
Eliteserien
26 Aug
Viking
3-1
Dinamo Zagreb
UEFA Champions League
01 Aug
Start
0-3
Viking
Eliteserien
26 Jul
Aalesund
1-1
Viking
Eliteserien
24
Win
75%
5
Draw
16%
3
Lost
9%
Lillestrom
Recent Form

Lillestrom have won 7 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 6. Their recent away fixtures include beat Lillestrom 1-2 and beat Aurskog Finstadbru 0-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 16W 4D 14L from the last 34 games (47% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: LillestromAll competitions
05 Sept
Brann
1-2
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
02 Sept
Aurskog Finstadbru
0-3
Lillestrom
NM Cupen
30 Aug
Lillestrom
1-4
Fredrikstad
Eliteserien
27 Aug
Lillestrom
2-1
Egnatia Rrogozhinë
UEFA Europa League
31 Jul
Bodo/Glimt
4-0
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
22 Jul
Lillestrom
1-2
Viking
Eliteserien
16
Win
47%
4
Draw
12%
14
Lost
41%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Viking

No reported absences

Lillestrom

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Viking Win1.37 (63.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.29 (69.2%)
Both Teams Score1.47 (63.5%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals3.34 (30.8%)
BTTS No2.53 (36.5%)
Speculative
Draw5.29 (16.8%)
Lillestrom Win6.57 (19.8%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Stian Rovig Sletner has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by Stian Rovig Sletner to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Viking have averaged 7.7 corners per match at home; Lillestrom 5.3 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Viking have generated 1.69 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 75% of them. They put 5.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Viking player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.