Fredrikstad Hosts Lillestrøm at Nye Fredrikstad Stadion
Fredrikstad has shown remarkable strength recently in the Eliteserien. With a form curve that features four wins in the last five matches, including a strong 1-0 winning streak against Vålerenga and Sarpsborg 08 FF, Fredrikstad is in the process of building an impressive home form. They have also demonstrated defensive stability with six clean sheets at home this season and a total of 11 clean sheets in the league.
Fredrikstad often attacks from the start, with a tendency to score in the first 15 minutes of the match, where 27.27% of their goals come from. The team’s offensive play, led by the 3-5-2 formation they have used 14 times this season, has been effective, especially at home where they have scored a total of 15 goals.
Lillestrøm, on the other hand, is experiencing a somewhat unstable season. Their recent matches have been marked by defeats, including a clear 1-4 loss to Viking and a crushing 5-0 defeat against Ham-Kam. The faltering form is clearly reflected in their current table position, with only six wins from 24 matches played. They have struggled away from home, but the 4-3-3 formation is the most used, and they have seen some success with four away victories this season.
Defensively, Lillestrøm is vulnerable, with 50 goals conceded — averaging 2.1 goals against per match — something Fredrikstad will be eager to exploit.
Previous meetings give Fredrikstad a psychological advantage, as they won 3-0 in their last Eliteserie encounter at Åråsen Stadion in May 2024. However, head-to-head statistics show that Lillestrøm should not be underestimated, as they managed a draw in their friendly match in 2022.
With home advantage at Nye Fredrikstad Stadion and the strong form they are in, Fredrikstad can feel confident ahead of this clash. The match is likely to be a challenge for Lillestrøm, who need to tighten their defense and find their rhythm in attack to steal points from the hosts.
We expect an exciting match in Fredrikstad, with plenty at stake on both sides as we approach the decisive phases of the season.
