Egnatia vs Lillestrøm prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 20, 2026
In the Europa League qualification final on August 20, 2026, Egnatia and Lillestrøm will play their first match. Both sides believe they can win.
Egnatia vs Lillestrøm: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Rrogozhinë has won all three of its league titles in the last seasons, from 2024 to 2026. The visitors from Norway played last season in the second division but immediately won it and, at the same time, claimed the national cup! Currently, the team started the new season strongly but has since lost steam. Nevertheless, even after three defeats and a draw with KFUM, they remain in the Eliteserien's top five.
The Albanians again started in the Champions League qualification. They managed to get past Petrocub (1-1 and 6-1), and were only knocked out by Celje after a penalty shootout, following draws of 3-3 at home and 2-2 in Slovenia. In the Europa League, after a 1-3 away loss to Shamrock Rovers, they thrashed the Irish at home, winning 5-1. The Scandinavians are just starting their European campaign.
The home side averaged 1.28 goals scored and 0.9 goals conceded per game last season. Their guests now have 1.35 goals scored on average, but slightly more conceded — 1.24 per match.
Previous Matches: Egnatia vs Lillestrøm
The clubs do not often play in European competitions, so it is not surprising that they have never met before.
The visitors are considered favorites even now. But the home side seems undervalued — they might avoid defeat (odds – 1.75).
Egnatia vs Lillestrøm: Key Stats and Trends
- Egnatia has lost just one of six qualification matches
- 33% of Egnatia's matches ended with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.18 goals per game
- Lillestrøm has lost three of their last four matches
- 41% of Lillestrøm's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 2.59 goals per match
Egnatia vs Lillestrøm: Probable Starting Lineups
Egnatia plays in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Dajsinani - Sota, Bitri, Aleksi - Aliev, Jaime, Medeiros, Albanese, Lukili - Gruda, Adjessa. Ndreca was sent off in the previous match.
Lillestrøm plays in a 1-4-5-1 formation (possible lineup): Dahlberg - Elker, Kristiansen, Gabrielsen, Ranger - Va, Kryger, Nyuheim, Paintsil, Ibrahimaj - Gulbrandsen.
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Europa League qualification group standings
