Lillestrom vs Sarpsborg Prediction and Betting Tips

Action continues in round 16 of Eliteserien as Lillestrom and Sarpsborg square off at the Arasen Stadion on Sunday (July 28).

Lillestrom’s clash with Rosenborg was suspended last week after fans at the stadium protested their displeasure with the league’s use of Video Assisted Referee.

Andreas Georgson‘s side are on a run of four wins in five matches across competitions, with a 3-0 loss against Molde on July 7 being the exception. With 19 points from 14 matches, Lillestrom are eighth in the Eliteserien, level on points with seventh-placed Stromsgodset, albeit with a game in hand.

Sarpsborg, meanwhile, continued their surge from the danger zone with a 1-1 draw with Brann last time out. Christian Michelsen’s men have gone three games without defeat, claiming two wins, since a 2-1 loss against Bodo/Glimt on June 28.

With 17 points from 15 matches, Sarpsborg are 14th in the league but could move into seventh place with all three points.

Lillestrom vs Sarpsborg Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Sarpsborg have 14 wins from their last 33 meetings with Lillestrom, who have won 12 times.
Sarpsborg have won their last three games against Georgson‘s men, scoring six goals and conceding twice since a 2-0 loss in July 2022.
Lillestrom have won all but one of their last five matches across competitions, with a 3-0 loss against Molde on July 7 being the exception.

Lillestrom vs Sarpsborg Prediction

Sarpsborg have turned a corner in recent weeks, but Lillestrom have been rock-solid at the Arasen Stadion recently and should hold out for a share of the spoils.

Prediction: Lillestrom 1-1 Sarpsborg

Lillestrom vs Sarpsborg Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have been fewer than five bookings in six of their seven meetings.)

Tip 3: Over 10.5 corners - Yes (There have been at least 11 corners in their last five meetings.)

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