Haugesund vs Lillestrom Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Haugesund are sat in fourth place in the Eliteserien, but could they be about to launch a push for the title? They’re on course to leap forward from their 10th place finish last time out, as they sit just seven points off the summit, with just goal difference keeping them from the European spots. They’re level on points with reigning champions Rosenborg, and it’s hard to see the hosts having any major complaints from their opening half of the campaign. Can they boost that form with a victory on Sunday, and climb further up the table?

Haugesund have Lillestrom up next, as they host a side who are battling against the drop. The visitors are sat in 13th place, just a point clear of the danger zone. After finishing up in 12th place last year, they were always likely to struggle, however Haugesund are showing how to take a leap forward in the Eliteserien. Can they continue that impressive climb up the standings with another three points this weekend?

The hosts eased in to the next round of the cup with a victory last week, and they will be out to follow that up with a league win as they return to their own ground. It was May when they last featured here, but they left 0n good terms after claiming a win over Tromso in their previous home match. They’ve got a solid record at their own ground, having won three of their last four in front of their own fans. Will they be adding to that and boosting their European push?

There’s obviously a clear gulf here that we can’t ignore. While Haugesund have lost just three times in 13 league games, Lillestrom have averaged less than a point per game. They’ve picked up just 0.92 per Eliteserien game so far, which has left them in danger of falling in to the bottom three. That risk grows this weekend, given that Lillestrom are in dreadful shape away from home.

They have lost six of their seven trips so far this season. They’ve managed just two wins in their last 16 trips in the league, losing nine times since October last year. This seems like the perfect chance for Haugesund to continue their strong home form, especially given that they have a 100% record against bottom half sides this season. We’re going for a home win in Sunday’s encounter, along with a 2-1 victory for the hosts.