Viking vs Lillestrom: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 20 September the Eliteserien brings Viking against Lillestrom at SR-Bank Arena. Kick-off: 16:00 WAT. In the table, Viking are 1st, leading the league, on 62 points after 26 matches; Lillestrom are 4th (among the top four) with 45. There are 17 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Viking, last 5: WLDWW Their latest outing: 8–1 win over Kristiansund BK, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. 3.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Lillestrom, last 5: LWWWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Torreense, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (22 Jul 2026) it ended Lillestrom 1–2 Viking.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Viking 2.3 xG, Lillestrom 0.8 xG – a total near 3.1. That is an open game on paper: 61% for three or more goals, 63% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Viking 68%, draw 21%, Lillestrom 11%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Viking to win (68%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Viking 2–0 Lillestrom. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Viking68%fair 1.47 · @1.40
Draw21%fair 4.77 · @5.00
Lillestrom11%fair 9.27 · @6.00
3.13Expected goals
2.28Viking xG
0.85Lillestrom xG
63%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
1–010%
2–110%
3–09%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Viking 2.3 – 0.8 Lillestrom expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Viking to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Viking vs Lillestrom?
On our numbers Viking have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Lillestrom 11%.
How many goals will there be in Viking vs Lillestrom?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Viking vs Lillestrom?
Our predicted score is Viking 2–0 Lillestrom, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Viking vs Lillestrom?
Viking vs Lillestrom (Eliteserien) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at SR-Bank Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
