Lillestrøm vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa League, Europe
Åråsen Stadion
Europa League
KICKOFF :
Play-offs Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 0 - 0

CONTEXT

Lillestrøm welcome Egnatia Rrogozhinë to Åråsen Stadion for the second leg of their Europa League play-off tie. The first leg ended 0-0, leaving the aggregate level and both sides with everything to play for in this decisive encounter. Lillestrøm hold a modest power advantage of 7.6 points and are the stronger side on paper, yet Egnatia arrive with the higher recent form score. Limited data on efficiency and set-piece metrics leaves much to interpretation, though the home side's structural edge could prove influential. The match promises a tactical battle where transitions and defensive organisation will matter greatly. With the tie finely balanced, Lillestrøm will look to use home support to break the deadlock while Egnatia seek to maintain their compact shape and exploit any openings on the counter.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Lillestrøm hold a 7.6-point power advantage and are the stronger side overall.
  • Form: Egnatia Rrogozhinë post a higher form score of 22.22 compared to Lillestrøm's 16.67.
  • Squad: Both squads show limited recent outing data ahead of this second leg.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for either team in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play will be key given the balanced first-leg outcome.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece data is unavailable with low confidence ratings for both sides.
  • xVariable: Power scores indicate Lillestrøm at 59.04 and Egnatia at 51.45.
  • Market: Lillestrøm 62.7% (Δ+0%) | Draw 21.9% (Δ+0%) | Egnatia Rrogozhinë 15.4% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.33
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Egnatia Rrogozhinë Rank: 51 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lillestrøm Rank: 59 D
Shamrock Rovers Rank: W
Shamrock Rovers Rank: L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Lillestrøm
62.74%
Draw
21.89%
Away Egnatia Rrogozhinë
15.36%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
59.04
51.45
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Lillestrøm
Egnatia Rrogozhinë
Power Score
59.04
51.45
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
576
814

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Lillestrøm Opponent-weighted form score
Egnatia Rrogozhinë Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Lillestrøm Egnatia Rrogozhinë

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Lillestrøm LILL Home
1 matches
Egnatia Rrogozhinë EGN Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T01:23:03+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Europa League, Europe · Play-offs · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 0 - 0
Stadium
Åråsen Stadion
Capacity
12250
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Luciano António Gomes Maia
Hugo Marques
João António Ferreira Gonçalves

Squad

Squad

1
Stefan Hagerup
Stefan Hagerup Goalkeeper
12
Pontus Dahlberg
Pontus Dahlberg Goalkeeper
22
John Kitolano
John Kitolano Defender
5
Sander Moen Foss
Sander Moen Foss Defender
2
Lars Mogstad Ranger
26
Yaw Paintsil
Yaw Paintsil Defender
3
Sturla Ottesen
Sturla Ottesen Defender
11
Frederik Elkær
Frederik Elkær Defender
47
Stian Kristiansen
18
Kevin Martin Krygård
29
Yildren Ibrahimaj
Yildren Ibrahimaj Midfielder
17
Eric Bugale Kitolano
16
Henrik Molvær Melland
14
Gustav Kjølstad Nyheim
6
Harald Woxen
Harald Woxen Midfielder
77
Fredrik Gulbrandsen
15
Gustav Nordh
Gustav Nordh Attacker
7
Karl Linus Alperud

Squad

98
Mario Dajsinani
Mario Dajsinani Goalkeeper
12
Bruno Puja
Bruno Puja Goalkeeper
1
Levan Tandilashvili
Levan Tandilashvili Goalkeeper
Daniel Afful
Daniel Afful Goalkeeper
16
Edison Ndreca
Edison Ndreca Defender
22
Guillem Jaime Serrano
28
Eljon Sota
Eljon Sota Defender
33
Eneo Bitri
Eneo Bitri Defender
4
Zamig Aliyev
Zamig Aliyev Defender
13
Alessandro Kacbufi
55
Geralb Smajli
Geralb Smajli Defender
24
Numan Ajetovic
Numan Ajetovic Defender
20
Karim Loukili
Karim Loukili Midfielder
6
Albano Aleksi
Albano Aleksi Midfielder
10
Alessandro Albanese
Alessandro Albanese Midfielder
Ledio Beqja
Ledio Beqja Midfielder
17
Altin Kryeziu
Altin Kryeziu Midfielder
8
Ibrahim Diabaté
Ibrahim Diabaté Midfielder
77
Ildi Gruda
Ildi Gruda Attacker
9
Soumaila Bakayoko

CONCLUSION

Lillestrøm enter the second leg with a slight structural edge and the comfort of home surroundings, yet the 0-0 first-leg result keeps the tie completely open. Egnatia have shown stronger recent form and will aim to frustrate the hosts while looking for opportunities to strike on the break. With efficiency and set-piece information scarce, much will depend on in-game adjustments and individual quality. Lillestrøm must find a way to convert their power advantage into clear chances without leaving gaps that Egnatia can exploit. The visitors, meanwhile, will value defensive discipline and quick transitions. Expect a measured contest where the first goal could shift momentum decisively in this high-stakes European encounter.