Ham-Kam vs Lillestrom - Eliteserien

Ham-Kam prepare to host Lillestrom at the home ground on May 25, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Eliteserien season. It has not been a daunting fixture list but there are signs that Mourinho has found a way to get the best from an increasingly stacked Madrid squad.

Positionally there is a clear hierarchy: Ham-Kam sit 10th, Lillestrom lie 5th, but the Eliteserien has a habit of defying such logic. Patchy would be the kindest description of Ham-Kam's recent run: LLDLD in their last five, a season win rate of 30%. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, WWLDL over their last five with a campaign win rate of 50%. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. The Reds continue to retain an interest in the midfielder Manu Kone and left-back Lewis Hall, while one remaining high-profile departure this summer could come in the form of Marcus Rashford.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Ham-Kam favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Lillestrom are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. In possession, Silva has the confidence to play forwards rather than simply recycling possession.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman Amin Chiakha — 12 goals this term — will be one to watch. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. Brentford's priority this summer has been to sign a new central midfielder - and they completed a club-record deal for Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare on August 1.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. Despite the home advantage enjoyed by Ham-Kam, the weight of evidence favours Lillestrom — a 1-2 away win is the call. With positions in the Eliteserien table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. All I ever wanted to do was win a championship for the New York Giants.” Beckham Jr is likely to play in the Giants’ first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium next weekend.