Lillestrøm vs Kristiansund prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on May 20, 2026
Eliteserien Norway
In the 2nd round of the Norwegian Eliteserien, a match between Lillestrøm and Kristiansund will take place on May 20, 2026. The hosts will aim to take the maximum points.
Lillestrøm vs Kristiansund: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Åråsen" won both the country's second division and, sensationally, the Norwegian Cup in 2025 under the guidance of Odegaard Sr. They continue to win most of their games, losing only to Bodø/Glimt and, two rounds ago, Rosenborg. However, they bounced back by beating Sandefjord.
The team from Kristiansund fought for survival last season, eventually finishing thirteenth—the last safe spot. This season, they started decently: after the first six rounds, they had an even record—two wins, two draws, and two losses. But after that, they failed to score or earn any points against Sandefjord and Molde.
The ambitious newcomer averages 1.78 goals scored per match and concedes just 0.78. For the visitors, it's the opposite: they score only 0.88 goals while conceding nearly twice as much—1.5 per game.
Previous Matches: Lillestrøm vs Kristiansund
In 2024, in the league, Kristiansund won twice in a row. But last summer, they lost in the cup.
The hosts are currently much stronger. Our bet is on their victory with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Lillestrøm vs Kristiansund: Key Statistics and Trends
- Lillestrøm have won six out of ten matches in this championship
- 33% of Lillestrøm's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.56 goals per match
- Kristiansund have lost two matches in a row
- 38% of Kristiansund's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.38 goals per match
Lillestrøm vs Kristiansund: Possible Starting Lineups
Lillestrøm play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Dahlberg - Ottesen, Jenssen, Gabrielsen, Ranger - Ibrahimaj - Va, Nyheim, Karlsbakk, Drammeh - Arjery
Kristiansund play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Sæther - Flex, Ulvestad, Juliusson, Munksgaard - Bruset, Igor, Renning - Kilen, Alvheim, Isa
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's progress in the Norwegian Eliteserien league table
