Lillestrom vs Kristiansund prediction 20.05.2026 | Eliteserien
Lillestrom
Kick off:
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Kristiansund
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1.41
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4.80
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6.40
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- Competition: Eliteserien
- Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
- Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
- Venue: Åråsen Stadion (Lillestrøm)
The two teams from opposite sides of the Eliteserien standings, Lillestrom and Kristiansund, will meet on Wednesday in another intriguing tie. The teams will welcome the upcoming clash with completely different expectations. Can Kristiansund find their attacking form? Let's break down the match and find the best betting option.
Lillestrom vs Kristiansund Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Lillestrom
2 : 0
Kristiansund
NM Cup
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Kristiansund
2 : 1
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
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Lillestrom
2 : 3
Kristiansund
Eliteserien
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Lillestrom
1 : 1
Kristiansund
Eliteserien
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Kristiansund
1 : 3
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
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Lillestrom
0 : 0
Kristiansund
Eliteserien
There is no dominant side in the matches between Lillestrom and Kristiansund, as both teams have won twice in the last five meetings, with one draw. In the previous encounter, almost a year ago, Lillestrom won 2-0. Also, it is worth noting that six of the last eight H2H games ended with three or fewer goals.
Lillestrom team overview
Lillestrom returned to Eliteserien this season. Their primary goal for the year is to avoid another relegation, but it seems that Hans Erik Odegaard's team is capable of much more. After nine league rounds, Lillestrom are third in the standings, with five points fewer than the leader, Viking. Odegaard's team won two of the last three matches. In the previous game, they won 3-1 at home against Sandefjord. However, that victory was harder than the result suggests, as Lillestrom scored two goals late in the second half.
The big reason for Lillestrom's success this season is their defense. With only seven goals conceded in nine league matches, Hans Erik Odegaard's team is the best in Eliteserien. There is no reason why Lillestrom's well-organized defense shouldn't be one of the main strengths on Wednesday evening against Kristiansund.
Lillestromo doesn't have many injuries. Only Eric Kitolano and Thomas Olsen should miss the upcoming tie.
Last matches of Lillestrom
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Lillestrom
3 : 1
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
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Rosenborg
2 : 0
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
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Lillestrom
4 : 0
Sarpsborg 08
Eliteserien
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Lillestrom
0 : 2
Bodo/Glimt
Eliteserien
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Valerenga
0 : 2
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
Lillestrom lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Pontus Dahlberg
Defenders
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2
Lars Ranger
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5
Sander Moen Foss
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28
Ruben Gabrielsen
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3
Sturla Ottesen
Midfielders
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19
Camil Jebara
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8
Markus Karlsbakk
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6
Harald Woxen
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14
Gustav Nyheim
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15
Salieu Drammeh
Forwards
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20
Felix Va
Kristiansund team overview
Since returning to Eliteserien in 2024, Kristiansund have regularly been among the relegation candidates. The current campaign is no different, as Kristiansund collected only eight points in the first eight games of the season. Kristiansund are struggling lately. They are winless in the last four matches. In the previous game, Amund Skiri's team lost 1-0 on the road against Molde. The teams were pretty even, but the hosts' better efficiency was enough for all three points.
Kristiansund have big problems on offense. They are the worst offensive team in the competition, with only seven goals in eight league rounds. Luckily for them, Kristiansund have a solid defense, conceding only 12 goals. However, Amund Skiri has to find a way to improve the attack, or Kristiansund will have serious problems staying in Eliteserien.
Herman Opsahl, Syver Skeide, David Tufekcic, and Max Williamsen are injured and will not travel to Lillestrom. Also, Promise Meliga is questionable, and his status will be clearer closer to the kickoff.
Last matches of Kristiansund
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Molde
1 : 0
Kristiansund
Eliteserien
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Sandefjord
2 : 0
Kristiansund
Eliteserien
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Kristiansund
1 : 1
HamKam
Eliteserien
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Aalesunds FK
1 : 1
Kristiansund
Eliteserien
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Kristiansund
2 : 0
Fredrikstad
Eliteserien
Kristiansund lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Adrian Saether
Defenders
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13
Alexander Munksgaard
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4
Julius Mar Juliusson
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5
Dan Peter Ulvestad
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3
Frederik Flex
Midfielders
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10
Heine Gikling Bruseth
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8
Niklas Odegard
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20
Wilfred George Igor
Forwards
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18
Promise Melige Jr.
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7
Mustapha Isah
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9
Sander Kilen
Prediction
Lillestrom conceded only five goals in the last six matches. On the other hand, Kristiansund didn't score any goals in the previous two games. Also, six of the last eight meetings between these two teams ended with three or fewer goals. We should expect another low-scoring game on Wednesday evening. Our prediction: Under 3.5 goals.
4 Reasons why we shouldn't expect more than three goals in this match
- Lillestrom conceded five goals in the last six matches
- Four of the previous six Lillestrom games have gone under 3.5 goals
- Kristiansund are goalless in the last two matches
- Every one of the previous seven Kristiansund games has gone under 3.5 goals
Main prediction Lillestrom - Kristiansund
Under 3.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.88
Lillestrom vs Kristiansund standings in Eliteserien
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 27 - 9 | +18 | 24 |
| 2 | Tromsø | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 17 - 13 | +4 | 23 |
| 3 | Lillestrøm | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16 - 7 | +9 | 19 |
| 4 | Bodø / Glimt | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 19 - 7 | +12 | 16 |
| 5 | Molde | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 - 10 | +5 | 16 |
| 6 | Brann | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 21 - 13 | +8 | 13 |
| 7 | HamKam | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 - 14 | -1 | 13 |
| 8 | Sandefjord | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8 - 10 | -2 | 13 |
| 9 | Vålerenga | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 - 14 | -4 | 11 |
| 10 | Fredrikstad | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 - 18 | -6 | 10 |
| 11 | Sarpsborg 08 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 - 14 | -5 | 8 |
| 12 | Kristiansund | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 - 12 | -5 | 8 |
| 13 | KFUM | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 - 17 | -7 | 8 |
| 14 | Rosenborg | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 - 14 | -7 | 8 |
| 15 | Aalesund | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 - 16 | -6 | 6 |
| 16 | Start | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 9 - 22 | -13 | 4 |