Tromsø IL – Lillestrøm SK

Norway – Tippeligaen

Kick-off:               16/Jun   19:00 CET

Pick:                     Tromsø IL (-0,5)

Odds:                    1,80 @ 188Bet

Stake:                   7/10


Result:                  1-0     Profit:   +5,6

Tromsø is playing at home again and I will put on them again. They will host Lillestrøm after almost three weeks resting while LSK played three days ago and will trip more than 1100 Km to Tromsø. They did not play well against Odd Grenland last round and managed a draw (1-1) despite that Odd midfielder Brenne got red card in the 28th minute, perhaps I can say Odd Grenland was better. Before that Lillestrøm played two games away from home and beat newly promoted Sarpsborg with some lucky but they were defeated against other newcomers Sogndal. They did not show convincing performance, the defence looked shaky and the young midfielder duo Ringstad and Gabrielsen showed weak performance after they got chance from the coach. Add to this the injury situation, regular midfielders Gísalson and Knudtzon are still doubtful and injured as well some other reservist players.

The hosts are still the best home team and this month is very important for them because their financial situation is quite bad and they will have to sale key players shortly even though they lead Tippeligaen. Nevertheless they play with great enthusiasm and I am counting on that we will see excellent attacking football again. I wonder their football if playing on their artifical pitch, the opponents do not have chance usually. Last round was similar, Brann were defeated by 4-0, old attacker Rushfeldt played like Super Pippo (Inzaghi from AC Milan) a few years ago and scored three goals. Another attacker Mos said last month that his favourite team was Vålerenga – from which they come but did not get playing time – but I think he do not mind the club change, Vålerenga is struggling this season while Tromsø lead the table and maybe Mos will be also better and better. Anyway the injury situation is the best possible, all important players are available.

TIL is very strong at home and they must win over LSK, it will be important period for them until the transfer season, best midfielder Reginiussen, right back Høgli and likely some others will leave the club shortly. Lillestrøm looks much weaker and their condition is questionable, some regular players are out, etc., Tromsø should win this clash easily.