Our Lillestrom vs IK Start Prediction: 2-1
Lillestrom vs IK Start in the Norway Eliteserien is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 11, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Lillestrom vs IK Start prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lillestrom's Last Match – Molde vs Lillestrom
Lillestrom will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Norway Eliteserien win against Molde on April 6.
IK Start's Last Match – Sarpsborg vs IK Start
IK Start must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Norway Eliteserien draw against Sarpsborg on April 6. In that match, IK Start saw 42% of the ball and created 3 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sarpsborg | 58% | 9 (5) | 1.7 | 55 |
 IK Start | 42% | 3 (2) | 0.75 | 45 |
Lillestrom vs IK Start Stats
Key Stats
| Lillestrom | IK Start | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 0.36 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 1.32 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.7 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lillestrom are averaging 2.7 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while IK Start average 1.4 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Lillestrom 27-19
IK Start 14-16
What are the odds for this match?
Lillestrom to win: @1.5
Draw: @4.5
IK Start to win: @5.5
Lineups
Lillestrom (4-1-4-1) : Pontus Dahlberg, Lars Ranger, Sander Moen Foss, Ruben Gabrielsen, Sturla Ottesen, Ylldren Ibrahimaj, Salieu Drammeh, Markus Seehusen Karlsbakk, Eric Kitolano, Va, Thomas Lehne Olsen
IK Start (5-3-2) : Jacob Pryts Larsen, Mikael Ugland, Erlend Dahl Reitan, John Olav Norheim, Kristoffer Tonnessen, Tom Strannegard, Eirik Wilberg Schulze, Lukas Hjelleset Gausdal, Erlend Segberg, James Ampofo, Jesper Cornelius