Nidaros are likely slight underdogs against Lillehammer IK based on recent Eliteserien form, with indicative 1X2 odds around 2.35 for Nidaros, 2.10 for Lillehammer IK, and 4.10 for the draw, reflecting Lillehammer’s deeper top-division experience and stronger defensive metrics over the past month, though these odds may shift closer to faceoff with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The Nidaros vs Lillehammer IK Eliteserien game is scheduled to start at 5:30 PM local time on January 8, 2026, which corresponds to 4:30 PM UTC given Central European Time in Norway during this period.

The match between Nidaros and Lillehammer IK will be played in Norway, with Nidaros hosting at their home ice in Trondheim, an indoor arena known for its compact seating and intense atmosphere that gives the home team a strong boost, while Lillehammer travel from their Olympic-town base where they normally play in a larger, more modern rink.

Given Lillehammer IK’s more consistent top-tier performance and stronger special teams play over recent weeks, they are marginally favored, with estimated odds placing them just ahead of Nidaros on the moneyline, but Nidaros’ home-ice advantage and solid recent scoring form make this a close contest that could present value on the hosts in handicap or double-chance markets.

In recent head-to-head meetings over the last couple of seasons, Lillehammer IK have held a narrow edge in wins against Nidaros, often prevailing in tighter, low-scoring encounters, though Nidaros have shown improvement at home, managing to keep several games within a single-goal margin and occasionally forcing overtime.