Lillestrom vs Sandefjord Preview
Lillestrom return home after a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Rosenborg, a result that interrupted their recent improvement in the league. Sandefjord, meanwhile, arrive with confidence after back to back victories and will believe they can trouble the home side again.
Recent meetings between these clubs have produced surprising outcomes. Sandefjord won 2-1 away from home earlier this year and also claimed a dominant 3-0 victory in their previous trip to Lillestrom.
Lillestrom Trying To Recover From Recent Defeat
Lillestrom were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Rosenborg in their latest outing after previously thrashing Sarpsborg 4-0 at home. They also picked up a strong 2-0 away win against Valerenga, although the home defeat against Bodo/Glimt exposed problems when facing aggressive attacking sides.
Home form has been inconsistent despite the big win over Sarpsborg. Lillestrom also defeated Start 3-1 earlier in the campaign, but losses against Sandefjord and Haugesund showed how vulnerable they can become once matches start turning against them.
Sandefjord Carrying Confidence Into Difficult Away Match
Sandefjord come into this fixture after securing consecutive wins against Kristiansund and Aalesund without conceding a goal. Before that, they earned an impressive 1-0 away victory against Brann where they defended strongly for long periods under pressure.
Away form has still produced mixed results overall. Sandefjord lost 3-1 against Tromso and were beaten 1-0 by Valerenga earlier in the season, although the victories against Brann and KFUM Oslo showed they remain dangerous on the counterattack.
Lillestrom vs Sandefjord Prediction
Our first tip is Sandefjord to win at 4.00 odds. Sandefjord have already beaten Lillestrom twice in recent meetings, including a convincing 3-0 victory away from home. Their recent wins against Kristiansund and Aalesund also showed growing confidence at both ends of the pitch.
Both teams to score – no at 2.50 odds also looks appealing here. Sandefjord kept clean sheets in their last two matches, while Lillestrom failed to score against Rosenborg and Bodo/Glimt recently. Four of the last five combined matches involving these sides ended with at least one team failing to score.
The correct score prediction is a 1-0 Sandefjord victory at 19.00 odds. Sandefjord have looked organised defensively in recent weeks, and recent meetings suggest they are comfortable playing against Lillestrom. Another tight game with few chances could suit the visitors perfectly.
- Sandefjord to win @ 4.00 odds
- Both teams to score – No @ 2.50 odds
- Sandefjord 1-0 @ 19.00 odds