Lillestrøm SK
- Lillestrom SK have six points from two games in Eliteserien 2026, occupying third place in the table.
- Lillestrom SK made a bold statement with a 1-0 away win against reigning champions Molde FK in their second Eliteserien 2026 game of the campaign and they should have too much quality and momentum to be denied a third consecutive win at home to IK Start Kristiansand on Saturday.
- The hosts’ playing style under Hans Erik Oedegaard is refreshingly proactive for Norway’s top-flight and is likely to cause problems for the more pragmatic Start this weekend.
- Lillestrom play a possession-based game, with high-pressing and fitness levels to be able to press and recover effectively throughout the match.
- They have structure in midfield, good width to create numerical advantages in certain areas of the field and verticality to their play that can cut the opposition defence to pieces if they are allowed time on the ball.
IK Start Kristiansand
- IK Start Kristiansand have two points from their opening three Eliteserien 2026 games, occupying 14th place.
- Start will set up in a compact block and look to be solid at the back and dangerous on the counter.
- Haakon Lorentzen is the main outlet and has scored two of Start’s last four goals - half of their total - but young players have been key to their transition play.
- They average 0.50 goals per game away from home and concede 1.50 on average.
- They have failed to win any of their last five away games, drawing one and losing three, so a home win for Lillestrom is the top pick here and it can be backed at 1.55.
Key Players
- Thomas Lehne Olsen is the talisman for Lillestrom, as his four goals in the team’s last six games (all competitions) would suggest.
- Haakon Lorentzen is the main outlet and has scored two of Start’s last four goals.
Betting Insights
- Over 2.5 goals can be bet at 1.5 and is an option that appeals as it is highly likely that Lillestrom’s superior quality will shine through.
- Both teams to score - No at 2.25 and take the slightly higher price on a Lillestrom win with over 2.5 goals.
Prediction
Lillestrom SK made a bold statement with a 1-0 away win against reigning champions Molde FK in their second Eliteserien 2026 game of the campaign and they should have too much quality and momentum to be denied a third consecutive win at home to IK Start Kristiansand on Saturday.
