Lillestrom vs Real Sociedad prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 22, 2026
On October 22, 2026, Lillestrom and Real Sociedad will meet in matchday three of the Europa League league phase. The visitors have made the trip with one objective: to win.
Lillestrom vs Real Sociedad: team news and expert analysis
The club from "Orosena" were promoted from Norway's second tier in 2025 and went on to lift a trophy — the national cup. They made a strong start in the Eliteserien, but they have now suffered almost as many defeats as victories. The team from San Sebastian only came to life after Matarazzo took charge during the previous season. He even guided them to a cup triumph. However, in La Liga, he could only lead them to a mid-table finish in 2025/2026. And they have already suffered plenty of defeats at the start of the current campaign.
The Scandinavians managed to get past Egnatia in qualifying in August: a 0-0 draw in Albania followed by a 2-1 home win. But they opened the league phase with a defeat to modest Portuguese side Torreense! They later drew 1-1 with Sparta in Prague.
The Spaniards entered the competition at the league-phase stage. But their start was disappointing: they lost 1-2 at home to another newcomer, Bournemouth. Away to Union Saint-Gilloise, they drew 1-1.
Previous meetings: Lillestrom vs Real Sociedad
This will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides.
The visitors are vastly more experienced. We expect them to win even away from home with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.8).
Lillestrom vs Real Sociedad: key stats and trends
- Lillestrom have won one of their four matches in the League
- Lillestrom score an average of 1.39 goals and concede 1.35 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 43% of Lillestrom's matches, with an average total of 2.74 goals per game
- Real Sociedad are unbeaten in the League
- Real Sociedad score an average of 1.89 goals and concede 1.89 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 67% of Real Sociedad's matches, with an average total of 3.78 goals per game
Lillestrom vs Real Sociedad: possible starting line-ups
Lillestrom play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Dahlberg - Elker, Gabrielsen, Foss, Ranger - Nyheim, Ottosson, Ibrahimaj - Va, Paintsil, Gulbrandsen
Real Sociedad play in a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible line-up): Unai Marrero - Fort, Gomez, Sarr, Jon Martin, Beitia - Barrenetxea, Herrera, Turrientes, Oyarzabal - Oskarsson
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