After the summer break Bodø/Glimt returned with real purpose and showed why they remain the team to beat in the Eliteserien. A comfortable 2-0 win away at KFUM Oslo settled nerves quickly as the champions controlled both halves and never looked in trouble. The result cut the gap to Viking down to a single point even though Bodø/Glimt have played one game more, keeping the title race alive and well. With Champions League qualifiers looming the squad knows it must hit top form fast if it wants to reach the group stage for only the second time in its history.
Team Form
- Bodø/Glimt have won four of their last six league games and kept clean sheets in three of them
- Fredrikstad have lost five of their last eight matches across all competitions
- In the previous three meetings Bodø/Glimt beat Fredrikstad and kept clean sheets each time
- Fredrikstad sit just one win above the relegation zone and badly need points
Tactical Analysis
Bodø/Glimt boss Kjetil Knutsen likes his side to press high and play quick transitions and that approach should trouble a Fredrikstad defence that has looked shaky since the restart. Fredrikstad will probably sit deep and try to frustrate but their lack of attacking threat lately means they may struggle to create clear chances. The champions have also shown they can rotate players without losing intensity so fresh legs could prove decisive in the second half when spaces open up.
Betting Proposal
Given the pattern of recent results and the way both teams set up it makes sense to back the clean sheet for the visitors. Both teams not to score at 1.98 looks the strongest option here.
Overall the home side should have too much quality and organisation for Fredrikstad and a low scoring win feels the most likely outcome. Fans at Aspmyra can expect another solid defensive display from the northern kings as they push for another three points.
