Lillestrøm – Stabæk: Clash at Åråsen Stadium
The match between Lillestrøm and Stabæk in the 1. Division (Norway, 2025 season) is played at Åråsen Stadium. Lillestrøm come into the meeting with impressive form and very good goal figures, while Stabæk have produced mixed results this season.
Form and recent matches
- 25.10.2025 – Lillestrøm 2–1 Ranheim (2nd half, 71′)
- 22.10.2025 – ODD Ballklubb 1–7 Lillestrøm
- 17.10.2025 – Lillestrøm 5–1 Lyn
- 08.10.2025 – IFK Göteborg 0–0 Lillestrøm (friendly)
- 04.10.2025 – Lillestrøm 4–0 Hødd
Stabæk (last 5):
- 25.10.2025 – Hødd 1–3 Stabæk (2nd half, 73′)
- 22.10.2025 – Stabæk 2–0 Åsane
- 18.10.2025 – Skeid 0–5 Stabæk
- 05.10.2025 – Stabæk 2–2 ODD Ballklubb
- 24.09.2025 – Bjarg 6–1 Stabæk (NM Cup, loss)
Key figures before the match
- Lillestrøm are unbeaten this season: 27 matches – 22 wins, 5 draws, 0 losses.
- Goals for Lillestrøm: 80 (avg 3.0 per match). Goals against: 17 (avg 0.6).
- At home for Lillestrøm (Åråsen Stadium): 13 matches, 35 goals (2.7 per match) and 7 clean sheets.
- Stabæk overall: 26 matches – 6 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses. Goals for 39 (1.5), against 41 (1.6).
- Stabæk away: 12 matches, 16 goals (1.3) and only 2 clean sheets.
- Lillestrøm have failed to score in only 1 match this season; Stabæk have failed to score in 3 matches.
- Penalty situations: Both teams have a good conversion – Lillestrøm 5/5, Stabæk 3/3 penalties scored.
Scoring patterns and weaknesses
- Lillestrøm score many goals in the middle and end of halves: especially 31–45 (25.9% of goals) and 76–90 (18.5%).
- Lillestrøm concede few goals: the fewest in 31–45 (6.25%) but relatively more against in 16–30 (31.25%).
- Stabæk often score just after the break and in the closing minutes: 46–60 (25%), 76–90 (22.2%).
- Stabæk concede a large proportion of goals late in the match (76–90: 27.3%) – a possible vulnerability against a team that often increases the tempo towards the end.
Discipline
- Lillestrøm receive most yellow cards in the 46–60 minute period.
- Stabæk have an even distribution of yellow cards, with most in 61–75 minutes, and have also recorded some red cards late in matches (76–90 and stoppage time).
Head-to-head
The recent meetings between the clubs at Åråsen give Lillestrøm a good starting point:
- 04.06.2023 – Lillestrøm 3–1 Stabæk
- 27.10.2021 – Lillestrøm 3–0 Stabæk
- 10.11.2019 – Lillestrøm 1–3 Stabæk (Stabæk win)
- 30.09.2018 – Lillestrøm 3–2 Stabæk
- 15.07.2017 – Lillestrøm 2–2 Stabæk
Overall Lillestrøm have looked stronger at home in these meetings, with more wins and a higher goal difference at Åråsen.
What could decide the match?
- Lillestrøm’s goal threat and stable defence (13 clean sheets) make them clear favourites at Åråsen Stadium.
- Stabæk must find a way to stop Lillestrøm’s productive wing play and avoid conceding late if they are to take points.
- Discipline and the ability to stay injury- and card-free in the closing minutes could be important – Stabæk have previously received red cards late that decided matches.
Conclusion
All things considered, the statistics and form point to a Lillestrøm win at Åråsen Stadium. Lillestrøm are unbeaten this season, often score multiple goals and have solid defensive stats, while Stabæk have variable form and struggle to keep clean sheets away. Expect an attacking Lillestrøm side and a high probability of multiple goals – a likely result could be 2–0 or 3–1 in favour of the home team.
