Thursday 12/07/2014, 19:00, Norway Tippeligaen, Round 13, Lillestrom vs Stromsgodset
Lillestrom vs Stromsgodset Betting Preview
Lillestrom fought the good fight in the last round, but eventually succumbed to Rosenborg at the end of a game that the visitors dominated. They can't afford to allow two goals in less than 3 min. against Stromsgodset, since these guys have one of the best offenses of all teams in the Tippeligaen. On the bright side, the hosts have failed to meet expectations in the last two weeks, winning a single match against the last placed Haugesund.
Lillestrom vs Stromsgodset Betting Odds
Lillestrom 2.40, Draw 3.55, Stromsgodset 3.10
Lillestrom vs Stromsgodset Betting Tips
Lillestrom had a great opportunity to close the gap separating them from the leading pack, but they were set back by the recent defeats at Rosenborg. Winning all three points against Stromsgodset would help them tie Odd for the fourth place, assuming they fail to win at Brann.
One week ago, Lillestrom had better ball possession and sent more shots at the opponent snap, but their attempts were fruitless while the few defensive errors cost them the match. The strikers continue to be the biggest disappointment for the hosts, as Fofana remains the top scorer with just three goals while Hoiland has only two to his name.
Manager Haglund seems adamant in his quest of sticking to the 4-4-2 starting formation even if this means excluding Friday and Osvold. The two youngsters are still waiting for an opportunity to prove their worth as they were not included in the starting formation so far.
Stromsgodset was lucky to have two midfielders score last round, as aging Hungarian striker Kovacs didn't play at 100%. Nevertheless, he will appear upfront alongside Sorum, but the two strikers will need more support if they are to pose a real threat. The visitors scored in each of the last seven games, but failed to keep a clean sheet in either of these fixtures.
Key Facts
- Lillestrom has been dominant at home in direct games and won nine out of 17 matches.
- Before allowing three goals at Rosenborg, the hosts scored nine in back-to-back victories.
Lillestrom vs Stromsgodset Betting Prediction
The odds for a home win are terrific, but those who want to mitigate the risks will find the 0:0 Asian Handicap bet ideal for this purpose. The worst case scenario is for the match to end undecided, in which case the stakes will be returned and nothing is lost. The odds for this outcome are much lower thought at 1.70 with Pinnacle Sports, but the advantages outweigh the shortcomings.
Bet: Lillestrom Draw no Bet @ 1.70 with Pinnacle Sports
