Lillestrøm vs Brann Prediction: Brann expected to win

Lillestrøm and Brann will slug it out on Sunday at the Åråsen Stadion. Both sides are in great form. Lillestrøm have lost just 1 of their last 6 games, and Brann have only lost once in their last 8 games. Below are previews, injury reports, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

Lillestrøm

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Lillestrøm suffered a 1-0 loss to Sarpsborg 08 in their last league outing, with the only goal of the game coming from Eirik Wichne in the 68th minute. They have also booked their place in the quarterfinals of the NM Cup after defeating Stomsgodset 4-3 in the round of 16 during the midweek. With these results, Lillestrøm have lost just 1 of their last 6 games. They sit 12th on the table with 7 points in 6 games, scoring 6 and conceding 10.

Injury Report

• Félix Va is suspended for this game after receiving a straight red card.
• Lars Ranger is ruled out of the season with an ACL injury.

Brann

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Brann recorded a 3-0 win over Rosenborg in their last game. Ole Blomberg opened the scoring just 3 minutes into the game before Aune Heggebo added the second goal in the 49th minute. Niklas Castro scored the last goal of the game in the 74th minute. Brann dominated the game with 65% possession of the ball. They played 25 shots, and 7 were on target. With the win, Brann have only lost once in their last 8 games. They sit 2nd on the table with 14 points in 7 games, scoring 11 goals and conceding 5.

Injury Report

• Bard Finne is suspended after receiving a straight red card.
• Niklas Wassberg is out of this clash with a knee injury.
• Jonas Torsvik is ruled out of this clash with a groin injury.
• Mads Sande is ruled out of this clash with an ACL injury.
• Thore Pedersen will miss this clash due to a thigh injury.

Possible Starting 11

Lillestrom – Mads Hedenstad Christiansen, Uba Charles, Ruben Gabrielsen, Martin Roseth, Kristoffer Toennessen, Gjermund Aasen, Ylldren Ibrahimaj, Eric Kitolano, Henrik Langaas Skogvold, Thomas Lehne Olsen, Eric Larsson.

Brann – Mathias Dyngeland, Svenn Crone, Fredrik Knudsen, Japhet Sery Larsen, Ruben Kristiansen, Emil Kornvig, Sivert Heltne Nilsen, Felix Horn Myhre, Ulrik Mathisen, Aune Selland Heggeboe, Ole Blomberg.

Expert Betting Tips

Brann are unbeaten in the last 8 games against Lillestrom and have won 4 of their last 6 matches. So, I expect Brann to continue their dominance in this clash. Moreover, Lillestrom have only failed to score in 1 of their last 6 matches, and Brann have scored at least 2 goals in 3 of their last 5 matches.

• Over 2.5 for 1.70 odds
• BTTS for 1.60 odds
• W2 for 2.05 odds