Ham-Kam

vs

Lillestrom SK

Predictions & Betting Tips

Lillestrom have momentum going into cup clash

Two Norwegian sides meet in the Norwegian Cup on Saturday when Ham-Kam play host to Lillestrom in a match with quarter-final implications. Lillestrom’s momentum and slightly stronger form suggests the newly promoted side will edge out the home team in a competitive match at Briskeby Arena. The two clubs have played out some competitive games over the past couple of seasons and Lillestrom have the edge in the head-to-head record, but only just. The Ham-Kam vs Lillestrom SK prediction is that Lillestrom, having won the most recent meeting between the clubs 1-0 in a friendly in January, are the odds-on favorites here at 2.27 compared to HamKam’s 2.88 and the draw at 3.58. The odds suggest this should be a close match, which it undoubtedly will be, but the recent form of the two teams must also be taken into account and the visitors are the more likely winner in normal time. Lillestrom carried their momentum from the 2025 OBOS-ligaen championship into their Norwegian Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Sarpsborg 08 back in November, in line with our Ham-Kam vs Lillestrom SK prediction for the matchup.

Cold weather could play a factor

That’s when Hans Erik Ødegaard’s team were winning by two or more goals on a regular basis and they will be very difficult to stop if they bring their A-game to Hamar, particularly in what could be a cold early-March fixture that doesn’t lend itself to a fast-paced game. Ham-Kam are a well-run club and well organised under Thomas Myhre, who brought in a more pragmatic system in mid-2025 that relies on good defensive structure and efficiency from set plays. The home side are not without creativity and a direct option up front in Moses Mawa, who has chipped in with some crucial goals in recent seasons, but they are inconsistent. Ham-Kam won some and lost some of their league and cup ties in 2025, which is not ideal preparation for a knockout cup game, while Lillestrøm have been in very good form through to the end of the 2025 campaign. The Briskeby Arena crowd will be up for this, but Lillestrøm are flying high on confidence right now and with a little bit more about them going forward, so we’re taking the away team to win or draw as part of this Ham-Kam vs Lillestrom SK prediction. This Ham-Kam vs Lillestrom SK preview highlights the away side’s recent dominance and readiness for the upcoming quarterfinal clash.

Ofkir and Hedenstad Christiansen key for Lillestrom

Mohamed Ofkir is HamKam’s most dangerous player, but HamKam don’t need to rely on him as Lillestrøm have plenty of creativity and an in-form forward in Thomas Lehne Olsen, who was the only player to score in double digits in 2025. The 2026 season has barely begun, so it’s still a touch early to tell, but the Ham-Kam vs Lillestrom SK betting tips suggest Lillestrøm look like a team to avoid as underdogs at the moment. A high-scoring draw is also possible here as both teams will be up for this with a place in the quarterfinals of the NM Cupen at stake, so both teams to score (Yes) is priced at 1.52. That looks a bit short, given this is a fixture that has produced many goals and a few surprises, but it fits with both clubs’ games and Lillestrøm’s high-pressing, creative play against HamKam’s compact blocks and counter-attacking. Lillestrøm’s 17-year-old breakthrough star Harald Woxen was a key provider of goals and assists during their promotion campaign and brings a bit of something different to the team. Henrik Udahl gives HamKam a similar option off the bench - and possible starting spot in the cup - and Mads Hedenstad Christiansen is a reliable keeper that was hardly troubled during Lillestrøm’s promotion run and cup success.