Stromsgodset vs Lillestrom Predictions

• Lillestrom are the only unbeaten team in the Norwegian Eliteserien, winning eight and drawing three of their 11 games this term.
• Stromsgodset saw a six-match unbeaten run ended through a 5-1 thrashing at Sarpsborg 08 last week.
• Lillestrom have won four of their last five league games, scoring 12 goals in that time.

Lillestrom continue title chase

Lillestrom have not been crowned champions of Norway since 1989, but seem to be in with an excellent chance of ending that long drought after making a flying start to the 2022 campaign, going 11 games unbeaten to sit two points clear at the summit. A trip to fourth-placed Stromsgodset may not be entirely straightforward, but the visitors will be confident of maintaining their fine form.

The visitors have won four of their last five games, scoring 12 goals in that time, after cruising to a 3-1 win over 26-time champions Rosenborg last time out. Lillestrom have demonstrated their ability to handle contests against the division’s best by beating Molde and drawing at Bodo/Glimt of late, and there looks to be no reason why the Canaries won’t continue their excellent form here.

A six-match unbeaten run, including four victories and results against heavy-hitters Bodo and Viking, appeared to leave Stromsgodset well-placed to give the leaders a difficult time, but a 5-1 collapse against Sarpsborg last time out has seen that momentum dissipate. That was the second time Stromsgodset have shipped five this term after they lost 5-0 to Sandefjord in April, and the fragile hosts look hard pushed to get back on track in this fixture.

Visitors can take advantage of Stromsgodset hangover

With the hosts likely to be low on confidence after last week’s crushing defeat, the in-form visitors are well-priced to claim another important victory in their hunt for the title.

Meanwhile, both teams have scored in each of Stromsgodset’s last four games, and in four of the last six to feature Lillestrom, so a 2-1 away win looks a decent correct score play.

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