Lillestrøm vs Real Sociedad: match facts, form and head-to-head – 22 October 2026, UEFA Europa League

Lillestrøm host Real Sociedad at Åråsen Stadion in a clash that pits the league’s sixth‑placed side, sitting on 36 points after 23 games, against a Real Sociedad outfit that currently occupies fifth spot with 16 points from ten matches. The home team have edged a tight goal difference, scoring 32 and conceding 31, while the visitors sit on an even 17‑17 tally. Lillestrøm’s record of 11 wins, three draws and nine defeats this season suggests a side that can grind out results, whereas Real Sociedad’s five victories, a single draw and three losses indicate a team still finding consistency. Both clubs will be eager to improve their positions, with Lillestrøm looking to close the gap to the European places and Sociedad hoping to climb further up the table.