Low-scoring Sandefjord meet a Lillestrøm side between two European nights
Andreas Tegström’s side are 12th with 24 points and have scored 22 league goals, among the fewest in the division. Lillestrøm are sixth with 33 points but drew 1-1 at Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday night and host Real Sociedad next Thursday. Kick-off is at 17:00 CEST, with Tore Hansen the referee. Sandefjord and Lillestrøm meet at the Jotun Arena on Sunday, 18 October 2026, in round 24 of the Eliteserien.
Predicted lineups: Sandefjord vs Lillestrøm
Sandefjord are without Devon Koswal and Marcus Melchior for the season, and Kristoffer Børkeeiet is expected to be suspended after his red card at Rosenborg. Nikolaj Möller is close to a return after an ankle injury. Lillestrøm miss Linus Alperud, Camil Jebara and Espen Garnås. Sandefjord’s graphic shows their last XI with Möller in for Børkeeiet; Lillestrøm’s shows the side that started in Prague, so rotation is likely.
Sandefjord Team News & Preview
Sandefjord drew 1-1 at Rosenborg last weekend. They were second best for long spells, with an xG of 0.75 against 2.76, but Egeli equalised in a game that finished ten against ten.
At the Jotun Arena their games have been tight: 10 goals scored and 10 conceded in 11 matches, with five draws. Sandefjord are three points clear of the play-off place, so they cannot afford to open up.
What works for or against Sandefjord
- Home games average 1.82 goals.
- Five draws in 11 home games.
- Outplayed at Rosenborg.
- Børkeeiet expected to be suspended.
Lillestrøm Team News & Preview
Lillestrøm drew 1-1 at Sparta Prague on Thursday, with Lehne Olsen equalising in stoppage time. Sparta had the better of the game, with 15 shots to six. Before that, Lillestrøm drew 2-2 at home to Molde despite being out-created.
This is the middle game of a heavy week. They travelled back from Prague and host Real Sociedad on Thursday, so Hans Erik Ødegaard is likely to rotate.
What works for or against Lillestrøm
- Played in Prague on Thursday night.
- Real Sociedad at home next Thursday.
- Out-created by Molde last weekend.
- Five away wins in 11.
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Sandefjord Form, Stats & Data
Sandefjord score 1.00 league goal per game and concede 1.27. At home they have three wins, five draws and three defeats, with 10 goals scored and 10 conceded.
Lillestrom Form, Stats & Data
Lillestrøm score 1.36 league goals per game and concede 1.41. Away from home they have five wins, two draws and four defeats.
Sandefjord vs Lillestrøm: Prediction & Betting Tip
Sandefjord’s home games have produced 20 goals in 11 matches, and they have drawn five of them. Lillestrøm played in Prague on Thursday and face Real Sociedad next week, so I expect a rotated, cautious away side. I like Under 2.5 Goals at 2.24.
My main concern is Lillestrøm’s attack. Vá and Gulbrandsen have 12 league goals between them, and Lillestrøm’s games overall have been open. That is why my stake is small. But Sandefjord’s low-scoring profile and Lillestrøm’s tired legs point to a tight game.
Under 2.5 Goals at 2.24 with Winz is the bet. Correct score: 1-1.