Viking 3-0 Lillestrom: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Viking bring formidable home form and a stronger league position into a fixture that has often produced attacking football. Lillestrøm have recovered momentum with recent wins, but their away task is complicated by Viking's intensity at Lyse Arena and by absences in the visitors' attacking group. The major tension is at the other end: Viking's attacking rhythm is established, yet injuries have reduced their defensive depth. Expect Viking to take initiative, with Lillestrøm most dangerous when they can turn clearances, recoveries and dead-ball situations into fast attacks.

Head-to-head analysis

Viking won the reverse league fixture in July and hold the stronger longer-term official record. The recent series has been open rather than one-sided, however, with both clubs having recorded emphatic wins in Stavanger.

Injuries and absences

Viking's listed absences are concentrated in defence, with Bærtelsen, Bjørshol and Roseth removing depth from the back line; Berisha's absence also narrows the forward options. Lillestrøm are without reported attacking alternatives Gulbrandsen and Jebara, while Garnås's doubtful status is the key late defensive check.

Form (last 5)

Viking vs Lillestrom stats

Last meetings

• 2026-07-22Lillestrom 1-2 Viking
• 2024-09-29Lillestrom 1-4 Viking
• 2024-05-16Viking 1-4 Lillestrom
• 2023-08-13Lillestrom 1-3 Viking
• 2023-04-15Viking 2-0 Lillestrom
• 2023-02-26Viking 2-2 Lillestrom

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