Lillestrøm SK are set for a capital city clash at Åråsen on Sunday, with Vålerenga visiting. The team enters the fixture on a two-game winning streak, most recently a 2-1 away victory against Brann last weekend.
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Form curve turned
After a tough period with a loss to Fredrikstad and a draw against KFUM, Lillestrøm have turned the trend. The win in Bergen, where Felix Vá opened after six minutes and Fredrik Gulbrandsen made it 2-0, was vital for confidence. It gives a form statistic of two wins, two draws and one loss in the last five. Manager Andreas Georgson has got the players to deliver when it matters.
How Vålerenga look
The visitors come from a wild 2-2 away draw against Sarpsborg, a match that highlights their attacking strength and defensive vulnerability. They have conceded 14 goals in their last five and are without a win in five attempts. Ola Hedvall is in goal behind a defensive line with Henrik Sjåtil and Stian Rode Gregersen. In attack, they will likely rely on the experienced Ghayas Zahid alongside the young Daniel Gjengaar.
The key to the match
The game will likely be decided in midfield battles and on set-pieces. Lillestrøm's organisation versus Vålerenga's individual qualities. The win against Brann showed Lillestrøm can hold together defensively and be lethal in transitions. They need the same on Sunday. The referee assignment has been given to Svein Oddvar Moen. Lillestrøm play next away against Stabæk on September 20th.
