Monday 19/05/2014, 19:00, Norway Tippeligaen, Round 10, Valerenga vs Lillestrom
Valerenga vs Lillestrom Betting Preview
Valerenga lost just twice this season, both games being played on the road, but they were hardly impressive in the most recent fixtures. Twice they avoided defeat in overtime and tonight they need to elevate their game to make sure Rosenborg doesn't overtake them in the standings. Lillestrom is no pushover and they have given them plenty of headaches in the past, but the visitors are riddled with injuries and their offensive line is subpar.
Valerenga vs Lillestrom Betting Odds
Valerenga 2.05, Draw 3.40, Lillestrom 3.60
Valerenga vs Lillestrom Betting Tips
After keeping a clean sheet in three consecutive games and winning all of them in the process. Lillestrom succumbed to Molde. The leaders took an early lead and even though it was short-lived, they kept pressuring the hosts until they finally cracked.
Lillestrom's backline was unable to contain the fast strikers and once Molde returned for the second half, they gave the hosts no chance to claw their way back into the game. They are fading in the standings and unless they turn the ship around quickly, they will have no chance to play in a European competition.
The hosts have 4 strikers but only two of them have played this season, while Hoiland is still looking for his first goal. Fofana put one ball behind an opposing goaltender, but he is likely to miss tonight, leaving the visitors without a credible option upfront.
Valerenga is an entirely different beast, with just three strikers but all of them have been used extensively by coach Rekdal who uses a 4-3-3 starting formation in those games played at home. Holm and Calvo are yet to score this season, but Khartansson has scored a massive 10 goals in 9 games and is a huge threat to Lillestrom.
Key Facts
- Lillestrom has one of the oldest lineups in Tippeligaen with most regulars being 30 year old or above
- Khartansson is the top scorer in the Norwegian first flight with as many goals as the next two most prolific strikers combined
Valerenga vs Lillestrom Betting Prediction
The two teams are evenly matched and have split points in the 40 games played so far, but Valerenga has momentum and a slightly better team right now. Their offensive packs quite a punch and with Khartansson spearheading it, we can expect the hosts to take an early lead. Odds above even value with Winner Sports exceed expectations and should be cashed in while they last.
Bet: Valerenga @ 2.05 with Winner Sports
