Valerenga VS Lillestrom Match Prediction

In 30 matches, Valerenga have 12 wins.  The other 18 matches are evenly split.  Lillestrom have nine wins and there have also been nine draws.  Here's a look at the last five results:

Oct 30, 2016: Valerenga 1-1 Lillestrom
Apr 30, 2016: Lillestrom 2-0 Valerenga
Jul 27, 2015: Valerenga 2-0 Lillestrom
May 3, 2015: Lillestrom 1-1 Valerenga
Aug 17, 2014: Lillestrom 2-1 Valerenga

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Valerenga vs Lillestrom Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Valerenga are at 21/20 to win, a draw is at 23/10, and a Lillestrom win is at 13/5.

Both teams to score is at 4/6 for yes and 11/10 for no.

A 1-0 win for Valerenga could bring you 15/1 odds if correct at full time.

Reason:

The bookmakers have Valerenga as the favored side in this match as they are the home side.  They are slightly higher in the table as well, but that doesn't play a huge role in it.

Valerenga vs Lillestrom Prediction

Valerenga will get the win here and pull away from the bottom of the pack, including Lillestrom.

Correct Score Prediction: Valerenga 2-0 Lillestrom

Team News

Ronny Delia appears to have a full side to pick from for this match.

Key Man

22 year old Norwegian man Bard Finne has seen a slight change in position this season, but he has still profited with three goals from his new attacking left midfield spot.  The youngster is very keen on impressing teams, and he can do just that in this match against a direct rival in the table.

Team Form

Valerenga have two draws, two wins, and a loss in their last five matches.  They won 1-0 at home to Kristiansund before losing 2-0 at Sarpsborg and then drawing 1-1 at home to Rosenborg.  They then went to Tromso to win 2-4.  Last weekend, they drew 1-1 at home against Stromsgodset.

Valerenga Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Team News

Arne Erlandsen will be missing forward Erling Knudtzon, who is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.

Key Man

With Knudtzon out of this match, the onus of attacking play will have to come from elsewhere.  Left back Simen Kind Mikalsen could be the man to bring that.  The 24 year old Norway man has impressed this season with two goals and an assist already, so look for him to try and break from deep to impact the match.

Team Form

Lillestrom have three wins, a draw, and a loss in their last five matches.  They lost 1-2 at home against Sarpsborg before drawing 1-1 away to Rosenborg.  They then won 4-1 at home to Tromso before winning 2-4 away to Stabaek.  Last time out, they won 1-0 at home over Viking FK.

Lillestrom Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-4-2

The Eliteserien table is very tightly packed at the moment, with both of these sides eight points off the pace of the leaders and five points (or less) ahead of the relegation battle. Because of that, this match could really have a big impact on the direction that the league takes come the end of the season. A win for either side not only takes them further away from trouble, but it also gives them a chance to keep their rivals down. With that said, the home side look good value to win here.

Lillestrom are just one point back of Valerenga coming into Saturday, in spite of being three spots in the table behind their hosts.