HamKam vs Lillestrøm preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Briskeby Arena Mon, 25 May - 3:00 PM
Eliteserien
HamKam HamKam
2 0
Lillestrøm Lillestrøm
Full Time Mon, 25 May 3:00 PM
Round 10 Regular Season
A. Potur - 26', 83'
Goal
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CONTEXT

HamKam faced Lillestrøm and secured a 2-0 victory with the halftime score at 1-0. The home side held 40 percent possession while the visitors recorded 60 percent. No red cards were shown to either team. HamKam as the designated stronger side claimed the win in line with pre-match indicators. The result featured minimal deviation from expected patterns and confirmed the home team's superiority on the day. Lillestrøm created opportunities through possession but could not convert them into goals. The match proceeded without major disruptions or disciplinary incidents affecting the flow. HamKam's efficiency aligned with overall expectations throughout both halves.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: The 2-0 result showed minimal structural deviation from pre-match team hierarchy.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with expectations for both HamKam and Lillestrøm.
  • xG alignment: No xG data was recorded to assess alignment with the 2-0 scoreline.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved consistent with market alignment for the stronger team.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated due to absence of recorded metrics.
  • Event impact: The halftime 1-0 lead carried decisive impact on the final 2-0 result.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards produced no distortion to match dynamics or outcome.
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
J. Alnes Dyb
J. Alnes Dyb
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
K. Haglund
K. Haglund
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
H. Holthe
H. Holthe
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Grøtta
M. Grøtta
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
HamKam T. Myhre
T. Myhre
VS
Lillestrøm H. Ødegaard
H. Ødegaard
1.44
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.9
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Fredrikstad Rank: 60 L
Vålerenga Rank: 59 W
Kristiansund Rank: 56 D
Start Rank: 51 W
KFUM Rank: 57 W
Molde Rank: 65 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Kristiansund Rank: 55 L
Sandefjord Rank: 63 W
Rosenborg Rank: 62 L
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 60 W
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 83 L
Vålerenga Rank: 58 W
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Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 4 - 7
7

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home HamKam
97.86%
Draw
1.92%
Away Lillestrøm
0.22%

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
60.66
51.24
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
HamKam
Lillestrøm
Power Score
60.66
51.24
League Position
6
4
Global Rank
464
596

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.

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

HamKam

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Lillestrøm

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

HamKam ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Lillestrøm
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
34.75
36.17
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
36.17
34.75
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
HamKam -0.14 Efficiency Index
vs
Lillestrøm +0.14 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
HamKam
Lillestrøm
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

HamKam ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Lillestrøm
Created Set-piece attacking threat
HamKam Lillestrøm
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
HamKam Lillestrøm
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
HamKam
Lillestrøm
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
HamKam
vs
Lillestrøm
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
HamKam Lillestrøm
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
HamKam 0.32
Lillestrøm 0.24
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
HamKam Lillestrøm
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
HamKam 0.00
Lillestrøm 0.05
HamKam
Lillestrøm
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • HamKam had peak pressure around 70'.
  • Lillestrøm started the game with stronger pressure.
HamKam Pressure Lillestrøm Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: HamKam reached the top pressure at 70' (84.23).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 12 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

HamKam HamKam Home
12 matches
Lillestrøm Lillestrøm Away
Match Record
1
Wins
7
4
Draws
4
7
Losses
1
Goals
15
Goals Scored
20
20
Goals Conceded
15
-5
Goal Difference
+5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-26T00:02:19+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 5-3-2
Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Pitch
M. Sandberg
Sweden
12 M. Sandberg
V. Jonsson
Iceland
7 V. Jonsson
M. Gjone
Norway
2 M. Gjone
F. Sjølstad
Substitution
Norway
23 (C) F. Sjølstad
E. Amundsen-Day
Norway
3 E. Amundsen-Day
I. Hoffmann
Substitution
United States
24 I. Hoffmann
P. Metcalfe
Canada
26 P. Metcalfe
A. Trondsen
Substitution
Norway
16 A. Trondsen
A. Baran Potur
Norway
17 A. Baran Potur
M. Alassane Niang
Substitution
29 M. Alassane Niang
H. Udahl
Substitution
Norway
19 H. Udahl
P. Dahlberg
Sweden
12 P. Dahlberg
Y. Paintsil
Substitution
Norway
26 Y. Paintsil
L. Gabrielsen
Norway
28 (C) L. Gabrielsen
S. Foss
Norway
5 S. Foss
L. Ranger
Norway
2 L. Ranger
Y. Ibrahimaj
Substitution
Kosovo
29 Y. Ibrahimaj
S. Drammeh
Gambia
15 S. Drammeh
G. Kjølstad Nyheim
Substitution
Norway
14 G. Kjølstad Nyheim
M. Karlsbakk
Norway
8 M. Karlsbakk
C. Jebara
Substitution
Sweden
19 C. Jebara
V. António Félix
Substitution
Angola
20 V. António Félix

General Information

Date & Time
May 25, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 10 · Regular Season
Stadium
Briskeby Arena
Capacity
8068
Attendance
5620
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Jim André Alnes Dyb
Kim Haglund
Herman Holthe
Marius Hansen Grøtta

Statistics

Possession
HamKam
43%
Lillestrøm
57%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0
2 Big Chances Created 1
0 Shots 9
38 Dangerous attacks 74
40 Possession 60
4 Corners 9
9 Free kicks 12
2 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

8 Goal Kicks 3
23 Throwins 26
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50
7 Successful Dribbles 10
5 Substitutions 5
1 Injuries 1
11 Goal Attempts 9
45 Ball Safe 41
1 Hit Woodwork 1
14 Dribble Attempts 20
1 Assists 0

Attacking

88 Attacks 112
5 Counter Attacks 4
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

81 Successful Passes Percentage 87
301 Successful Passes 483
370 Passes 554
6 Key Passes 14
46 Successful Long Passes Percentage 50
61 Long Passes 36
28 Successful Long Passes 18

Defensive

4 Saves 7
52 Duels Won 45
13 Interceptions 11
21 Tackles 11

Build-up

18 Total Crosses 19
5 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

12 Fouls 9
0 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Marius Hansen Grøtta

Starting XI ▼

12
M. Sandberg
M. Sandberg Goalkeeper
8.03
2
Martin Gjone
Martin Gjone Defender
7.5
3
Ethan Amundsen Day
Ethan Amundsen Day Defender
7.38
7
V. Jónsson
V. Jónsson Defender
6.92
23
F. Sjølstad
F. Sjølstad (C) Defender
6.9
15
Ilir Kukleci
Ilir Kukleci
Defender79'
6.5
24
I. Hoffmann
I. Hoffmann Defender
6.67
22
S. Strand Nilsen
S. Strand Nilsen
Defender79'
6.82
16
Anders Trondsen
Anders Trondsen Midfielder
7.42
6
William Osnes-Ringen
William Osnes-Ringen
Midfielder69'
6.59
17
A. Potur
A. Potur Midfielder
2
8.81
26
Patrick Metcalfe
Patrick Metcalfe Midfielder
7.4
19
Henrik Udahl
Henrik Udahl Attacker
6.98
8
M. Johnsgård
M. Johnsgård
Midfielder69'
6.68
29
M. Alassane Niang
M. Alassane Niang Attacker
6.69
20
Julian Gonstad
Julian Gonstad
Attacker86'
Referee : Marius Hansen Grøtta

Starting XI ▼

12
Pontus Dahlberg
Pontus Dahlberg Goalkeeper
8.3
2
Lars Ranger
Lars Ranger Defender
6.87
5
Sander Moen Foss
Sander Moen Foss Defender
6.87
26
Yaw Paintsil
Yaw Paintsil Defender
6.57
11
Frederik Elkær
Frederik Elkær
Defender66'
6.58
28
Ruben Gabrielsen
Ruben Gabrielsen (C) Defender
6.13
8
Markus Karlsbakk
Markus Karlsbakk Midfielder
6.46
14
Gustav Nyheim
Gustav Nyheim Midfielder
6.74
18
Kevin Krygård
Kevin Krygård
Midfielder66'
6.47
15
Salieu Drammeh
Salieu Drammeh Midfielder
7.26
19
Camil Jebara
Camil Jebara Midfielder
6.67
7
Linus Alperud
Linus Alperud
Midfielder61'
6.04
29
Y. Ibrahimaj
Y. Ibrahimaj Midfielder
7.4
27
Markus Wæhler
Markus Wæhler
Attacker84'
6.49
20
Felix Vá
Felix Vá Attacker
7.03
9
Kparobo Arierhi
Kparobo Arierhi
Attacker61'
6.33

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Julian Gonstad → M. Alassane Niang
10th Substitution
86'
84'
Event
Markus Wæhler → Y. Ibrahimaj
9th Substitution
Event
A. Potur
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
83'
Event
Ilir Kukleci → F. Sjølstad
7th Substitution
79'
Event
S. Strand Nilsen → I. Hoffmann
8th Substitution
79'
Event
Patrick Metcalfe
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
70'
Event
William Osnes-Ringen → Anders Trondsen
6th Substitution
69'
Event
M. Johnsgård → Henrik Udahl
5th Substitution
69'
66'
Event
Kevin Krygård → Gustav Nyheim
4th Substitution
66'
Event
Frederik Elkær → Yaw Paintsil
3rd Substitution
61'
Event
Linus Alperud → Camil Jebara
1st Substitution
61'
Event
Kparobo Arierhi → Felix Vá
2nd Substitution
Event
I. Hoffmann
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
47'
1ST-HALF
Event
A. Potur
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
26'

CONCLUSION

The fixture concluded with HamKam claiming a clean 2-0 win over Lillestrøm after leading 1-0 at the interval. Possession favored the visitors yet yielded no goals against a resolute home defense. Analytical indicators pointed to consistency between expected and actual performance levels. Absence of disciplinary events allowed uninterrupted play across both periods. The stronger side maintained control sufficient to secure the points without reliance on external factors. Overall patterns reflected standard progression from opening phase through to the final whistle. This result reinforced established team positioning within the competitive framework.