Sarpsborg vs Lillestrom Predictions

• Sarpsborg 08 have lost three successive Eliteserien games, and have been beaten in seven of their last 10.
• Lillestrom won the return fixture between these sides 1-0 in mid-May.
• The visitors have only lost twice in all competitions this year, and have rebounded from a defeat to Viking with back-to-back victories.

Lillestrom chasing down Molde

Lillestrom continue to trail Norwegian Eliteserien leaders Molde by just three points with a game in hand, having responded to a 1-0 defeat against fellow contenders Viking with back-to-back wins in all competitions. Having already beaten Sarpsborg once this season, the title challengers will be confident of completing a double over out-of-form opponents on Sunday.

Indeed, Sarpsborg have followed up a tremendous run of three wins in four games, during which they averaged four goals per outing, with three successive losses. The hosts have now shipped 14 goals in their last five contests, and have only won once in their last five head-to-head meetings with Lillestrom, who look poised to boost their title hopes on Sunday.

Geir Bakke’s side have only lost two competitive games in 2022, both of which came against team’s in the top six of the Eliteserien, and have taken 20 points from eight matches against bottom-half teams this term. Lillestrom have the league’s best defensive record, conceding just 14 times in 15 games, while only Molde (17) have bettered their tally of 15 points collected on the road.

Visitors set for victory

Given Sarpsborg’s poor form and dire defensive returns, backing the visitors to maintain their fine travelling record with another win looks prudent, although Lillestrom’s record of no clean sheets in their last seven league outings makes a 2-1 success look a strong correct score prediction.

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