Lillestrom vs Fredrikstad prediction 21.05.2025 | NM Cup

• Competition: NM Cup, 1/8 Finals
• Date: Wednesday, 21st May, 2025
• Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
• Venue: Åråsen Stadion (Lillestrøm)

On Wednesday evening, Lillestrøm and Fredrikstad will face off against each other in the NM Cup 1/8 Finals at Åråsen Stadion in Lillestrøm.

Lillestrom, a five-time Norwegian champion, suffered an unexpected relegation last year due to an atrocious end of the season. This year, they are looking for an instant return, and, as expectedly, they are doing great, considering they are in the top spot with 17 points in seven rounds. Now, in the Cup, they will have the opportunity to confirm they are still on a level with the quality of the Eliteserien teams.

Fredrikstad managed to secure promotion in the 2023 season after 11 years of waiting. Last year, they did great, finishing sixth in the league and securing a Cup title! This year is looking promising once again as they are currently sitting in the 4th place with 16 points - four away from the top spot, but with two games played less! So, right now, they are among the hottest teams in the league and should be the favorite in this Cup game.

Lillestrom vs Fredrikstad pick: Under 2.5 goals

Lillestrom have been really good this year, keeping a ten-game unbeaten run alive. They have been dominant on both sides of the pitch, but at home, their defense has been on another level, keeping a clean sheet in all three matches!

Fredrikstad have been really good as well this year, especially defensively. In the ten matches they played, they kept a clean sheet in seven of them - 70%.

Also, mostly due to good defensive performances, Lillestrom went under this line in the last two games, while Fredrikstad went under 2.5 goals in three of the previous four games.

These teams met in the preseason, with Fredrikstad winning 1:0 at home. Considering all the above, both teams' good forms, but especially both teams' fantastic defensive performances, we believe that an under 2.5 goals bet should be the safest option for this NM Cup tie.