Viking vs Lillestrom Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 15th April 2023
Kick-Off: 17:00 UK, 18:00 CET
Venue: SR-Bank Arena

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Viking vs Lillestrom: Top Free Betting Tips

Viking are set to host Lillestrom in the second round of Eliteserien 2023 at SR-Bank Arena on Saturday, 15 April. LSK’s first round was postponed due to Corona positive cases at Godset, meanwhile, Viking started the campaign with a loss to Rosenborg.

Match Result Prediction: Lillestrom to Win

Viking’s preparation for this game has not been great as they are winless in the last four games, losing three. The Dark Blues were also without a victory in the last six Eliteserien games at SR Bank Arena last season. On the other hand, Lillestrom won three consecutive away outings, including against Odd and Tromso. The Canaries have also defeated the Vikings in the previous league H2H at SR-Bank Arena. Hence, we set Lillestrom as our favourite to take the lead in this game.

Total Goals Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals

Lillestrom’s scoring ability has been impressive in preseason games and they scored 12 goals in the previous five matches. Vikings have also managed to hit the back of the net seven times in the same number of games. But the Dark Blues’ defence has been caught napping and conceded 11 goals in the same course. Four of the last five meetings between these teams have also concluded with over 2.5 Goals. Based on the current numbers, we expect the clubs again to feature a total of at least three goals in this encounter.

Correct Score Prediction: 1-2 to Lillestrom

Viking scored one goal per game in the last two Eliteserien outings at SR-Bank Arena. Lillestrom has rattled the net at least twice in all of the previous ten games, including two NM Cup outings. The Birds have also scored five goals in the previous two meetings with Viking away from Arasen Stadion. On the defensive end, the Vikings have conceded at least four goals in two of the previous four games. The Canaries have allowed only four goals at the back in the previous four outings. Hence, we expect Lillestrom to register a 1-2 lead before the referee blows his full-time whistle.

Viking vs Lillestrom: Form, Recent Games, and News

Viking Preview

Viking continued their winless form of Friendlies to Eliteserien and faced a defeat against Rosenborg at Lerkendal Stadion. Adrian Pereira scored the goal for Rosenborg in the 57th minute to help a narrow lead of 1-0 and save three points. Viking readiness for this game is only affected by the absence of Mai Traore and Shayne Pattynama, the former due to injury and the latter owing to an indirect card suspension.

They will have to put their defeat to Rosenborg behind them and look forward to a positive result against Lillestrom. The Canaries defeated them in the previous iteration of this fixture, stopping them from completing a double over them. Morten Jensen will want his charges to give a better account of their abilities.

Media and the terraces will be interested in the performance of Nicholas D'Agostino, who arrived from Melbourne Victory. The 25-year-old made a name for himself in the A-League and will be playing outside the comforts of Australia for the first time.

Lillestrom Preview

The Canaries booked their place in the semi-finals of the NM Cup by defeating Tromso with a 2-3 scoreline after extra time. Lillestrom missed the Europa Conference League Qualifiers with only a three-point gap in the Eliteserien standings last season. With the availability of all players, manager Geir Bakke will be determined to continue the team’s winning momentum. 

In the Lillestrom dressing room, Geir Bakke will be wary of their hosts. His charges do not have much match practice under their belt and have been on the receiving end of negative results in three of their last four duels. And without much depth in their numbers, their work has been cut out for them.

It will be interesting to see how the likes of Uba Charles and Magnus Knudsen live up to the challenge. The youthful duo will be fighting for a place in the Canaries' startling eleven. Now starting his third professional campaign, Uba has only been afforded 19 minutes by Bakke, while Knudsen has not missed a single minute of their competitive outings in the NM Cup.

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FAQs regarding Viking vs Lillestrom

Where is the game being televised? TV2 Sport Premium.
Who is the referee for this match? Mohammad Usman Aslam.
What was the last Head to Head result? 0-3 to Lillestrom.