Lillestrøm are confidently in the top three, boasting an impressive goal difference (16:7) and one of the best defenses in the league. They've been particularly strong at home, winning three of their four home matches this season, with an overall home record of 85% (unbeaten in 20 games). Kristiansund, on the other hand, are teetering on the relegation zone, having failed to win 14 of their last 15 away matches and conceding at least two goals in eight of them.
The two teams' form is strikingly different: the hosts have won six of their last nine matches, while the visitors have won only twice all season. Although Lillestrøm's head-to-head record is poor (two wins, two losses, and one draw), Kristiansund's current form and total ineptitude on the road (four winless away matches) make the upset a minor one. The loss of key players for the hosts is offset by a deeper squad.
