July 10th features a match where Viking and Lillestrøm will play a match in Kjeller in a meeting of these two evenly matched Eliteserien teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, 1st placed Lillestrøm, recorded a 3-1 win against Kristiansund. Bendik Bye struck first for Kristiansund in the 20th minute on a penalty kick, then in the 71st minute, Tom Pettersson sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Akor Adams But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 84th minute on a goal by Akor Adams. Lillestrøm looks to continue their winning ways, having 7 wins in their last 10 matches, while viking is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Rosenborg. Stefano Vecchia scored the first goal for Rosenborg in the 29th minute, then Adrian Nilsen Pereira tied it up for Viking on an own goal in the 66th minute squeezing out at least the one point for Viking. Viking is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season Viking won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Viking’s most prolific scorer has been Veton Berisha. He has netted 2 goals over the last five matches. Both Vetle Winger Dragsnes and Matthew have been the hottest scorers for Lillestrøm in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals.