A. BaertelsenFoot Injury
Reported out
EliteserienMatchweek 22THE MATCH CENTREViking vs Lillestrom match centre
Full time
3:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Kristoffer Haugen8′
Gianni Stensness43′
Peter Christiansen79′ (pen)
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 20 Sep 15:06 UK.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
VikingLillestrom
—Expected goals · API-Football—
9Shots on target4
21Total Shots12
45%Ball Possession55%
7Corner Kicks5
13Fouls10
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves6
396Total passes505
328Passes accurate422
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Viking 5 reported
V. BerishaThigh Injury
Reported out
S. BjorsholInjury
Reported out
M. RosethKnee Injury
Reported out
E. BasseyInjury
Doubtful
Lillestrom 4 reported
L. AlperudInjury
Reported out
F. GulbrandsenYellow Cards
Reported out
C. JebaraInjury
Reported out
E. B. GarnasKnee Injury
DoubtfulFetched 20 Sep, 10:06 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Viking
6/10Wins
2.6Goals / game
1.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At home, 10 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Viking’s resultsLillestrom
3/10Wins
1.1Goals / game
1.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Lillestrom’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Viking
10 matchesResults6 wins · 2 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game2.6
Goals conceded per game1.3
Games with 3+ goals9 of 10
Both teams scored9 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Kristiansund BKHome · Eliteserien8–1VfB StuttgartAway · UEFA Champions League1–3SandefjordAway · Eliteserien1–1BroddAway · NM Cupen3–1AalesundHome · Eliteserien2–1Dinamo ZagrebHome · UEFA Champions League3–1Dinamo ZagrebAway · UEFA Champions League2–2RosenborgAway · Eliteserien1–2Sarpsborg 08 FFHome · Eliteserien2–1StartAway · Eliteserien3–0
Lillestrom
10 matchesResults3 wins · 3 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.1
Goals conceded per game1.5
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
TorreenseHome · UEFA Europa League1–2ValerengaHome · Eliteserien2–0BrannAway · Eliteserien2–1Aurskog FinstadbruAway · NM Cupen3–0FredrikstadHome · Eliteserien1–4Egnatia RrogozhinëHome · UEFA Europa League1–1Egnatia RrogozhinëAway · UEFA Europa League0–0KFUM OsloAway · Eliteserien1–1RosenborgHome · Eliteserien0–2Bodo/GlimtAway · Eliteserien0–4
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Viking at home with Lillestrom away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:53 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Eliteserien · 2026/27 · all league matches
VikingLillestrom
20Matches played20
47Points earned32
15Wins10
2.6Goals scored / match1.4
1.0Goals conceded / match1.3
5Clean sheets6
1Failed to score6
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Viking at home with Lillestrom away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Viking
3wins4MEETINGS
Lillestrom
1winsAug 2023 – Jul 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Viking first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Viking
Confirmed formation4-4-2B. Aarsheim
- 1
A. ØstbøG - 5
H. HeggheimD - 6
G. StensnessD - 25
H. FalchenerD - 28
K. HaugenD - 16
H. BjørdalM - 8
J. BellM - 7
K. AskildsenM - 10
Z. TripićM - 20
P. ChristiansenF - 22
E. BotheimF
Substitutes (9)
24 · Vetle Auklend
30 · Ľ. Belko
27 · J. Daland
23 · N. Fuglestad
33 · J. Hansen
2 · H. Haugen
26 · S. Kvia-Egeskog
29 · T. Moi
11 · R. Postema
Lillestrom
Confirmed formation4-1-4-1H. Ødegaard
- 12
P. DahlbergG - 2
L. RangerD - 28
R. GabrielsenD - 47
S. KristiansenD - 11
F. ElkærD - 21
F. OttossonM - 17
E. KitolanoM - 22
D. BassiM - 14
G. NyheimM - 20
VáM - 10
T. Lehne OlsenF
Substitutes (9)
16 · H. Melland
15 · G. Nordh
3 · S. Ottesen
26 · Y. Paintsil
18 · K. Krygård
29 · Y. Ibrahimaj
1 · S. Hagerup
5 · S. Foss
25 · S. Akanji
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Lillestrom
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Ranger | 87 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 54 | 2 |
| D. Bassi | 80 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 3 |
| F. Elkær | 76 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Vá | 90 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| R. Gabrielsen | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 2 |
| E. Kitolano | 76 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 2 |
| S. Kristiansen | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0 |
| G. Nyheim | 80 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| T. Lehne Olsen | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| F. Ottosson | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 58 | 4 |
| P. Dahlberg | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| S. Foss | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Hagerup | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Y. Ibrahimaj | 14 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| K. Krygård | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H. Melland | 10 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| G. Nordh | 10 | 7.1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| S. Ottesen | 3 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Y. Paintsil | 14 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| S. Akanji | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Viking
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Tripić | 76 | 7.7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 1 |
| K. Askildsen | 83 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 3 |
| J. Bell | 76 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 3 |
| H. Bjørdal | 83 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 2 |
| E. Botheim | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 1 |
| P. Christiansen | 90 | 7.8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 4 |
| H. Falchener | 90 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| K. Haugen | 88 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| H. Heggheim | 90 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| G. Stensness | 90 | 7.7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 2 |
| A. Østbø | 90 | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Vetle Auklend | 2 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ľ. Belko | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Daland | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| N. Fuglestad | 7 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Hansen | 7 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| H. Haugen | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Kvia-Egeskog | 14 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| T. Moi | 14 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| R. Postema | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Eliteserien table
Current standings · Eliteserien. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 21 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 54 | 20 | 34 | 50 | WWDWL |
| 2 |  Bodo/Glimt | 21 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 53 | 19 | 34 | 50 | LWWWW |
| 3 |  Tromso | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 29 | 11 | 38 | WLLDL |
| 4 |  Molde | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 44 | 32 | 12 | 36 | LWWWW |
| 5 |  Rosenborg | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 39 | 30 | 9 | 33 | WWWLW |
| 6 | Lillestrom | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 28 | 29 | -1 | 32 | LWWLD |
| 7 |  Brann | 21 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 39 | 32 | 7 | 29 | WLLDW |
| 8 |  Fredrikstad | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 25 | 32 | -7 | 28 | DDLWW |
| 9 |  Sarpsborg 08 FF | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 29 | -5 | 25 | LDDDL |
| 10 |  KFUM Oslo | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 25 | 35 | -10 | 25 | WWLLD |
| 11 |  Sandefjord | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 27 | -6 | 23 | WLDDW |
| 12 |  Valerenga | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 34 | 43 | -9 | 23 | DLDLD |
| 13 |  Ham-Kam | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 29 | 44 | -15 | 23 | LLLDL |
| 14 |  Aalesund | 21 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 33 | 46 | -13 | 21 | WLWLD |
| 15 |  Kristiansund BK | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 40 | -19 | 19 | LLWDL |
| 16 |  Start | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 22 | 44 | -22 | 16 | LWLWL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Viking | Draw | Lillestrom |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.35 | 5.00 | 6.50 |
| Bet365 | 1.33 | 5.25 | 7.50 |
| Marathonbet | 1.33 | 5.50 | 7.10 |
| Betfair | 1.30 | 5.50 | 7.50 |
| BetVictor | 1.30 | 5.50 | 7.00 |
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