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Kristiansund will play host to Lillestrom at Aker Stadion in the Eliteserien on Sunday. The hosts are seeking to get back to winning ways while the visitors are pushing to climb up the table.
Kristiansund vs Lillestrom Preview
Kristiansund dropped seven points in their last five league matches, which leaves them in ninth place with 18 points after 16 rounds of matches. They will enter this meeting on the back of two losses and one draw in all competitions. However, Kristiansund will hope to exploit their home advantage as they return to base after three games on the road.
KBK returned to the top flight this season after finishing fourth in the Norwegian First Division – second tier – last season. Lillestrom’s last visit to Aker Stadion was in July 2022, when they walked away with a 3-1 victory. However, Kristiansund took their revenge when they stunned Lillestrom at home in March of this year.
Lillestrom sit two places above the hosts in the standings (seventh – ninth) with 20 points and have one game in hand. Both teams are largely trailing the top spot occupied by defending champions Bodø/Glimt on 37 points. However, with the campaign at the midway point, they could turn their respective fortunes around.
Kanarifugla finished sixth last season and failed to snatch a European spot. The five-time Eliteserien winners last won the title in 1989. After honouring two straight fixtures at home (W1,D1), the visitors are set to hit the road. They have not been impressive away from home thus far, dropping nine points in their last five trips.
Kristiansund vs Lillestrom Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Kristiansund have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches against Lillestrom.
- Kristiansund have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches at home against Lillestrom.
- Kristiansund have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- Lillestrom have won thrice and lost thrice in their last five away matches in all competitions.
- Kristiansund have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches while Lillestrom have won thrice, drawn once and lost once. Form Guide: Kristiansund – D-L-L-W-D, Lillestrom – D-W-L-W-W.
Kristiansund vs Lillestrom Prediction
Kristiansund are determined to return to winning ways, going by head coach Amund Skiri’s pre-match presser. The side will be counting on their inspiring record at home.
Lillestrom’s talisman Thomas Lehne Olsen, who boasts six goals thus far, will likely be a thorn in the flesh of Kristiansund’s defenders.
Kristiansund are the favorites based on home advantage.
Prediction: Kristiansund 2-1 Lillestrom
Kristiansund vs Lillestrom Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Kristiansund to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Kristiansund to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Lillestrom to score - Yes
