This weekend’s clash between Rosenborg and Bodø/Glimt promises fireworks even though both sides have had their share of headaches this season. The home boys from Trondheim find themselves deep in the relegation scrap after a string of poor results, while the visitors from the north are just finding their groove again after lifting the Norwegian Cup. With the league pausing for the World Cup break, this match could prove decisive for Rosenborg’s survival hopes and for Bodø/Glimt’s push towards the top spots.
Team Form
Rosenborg head into this fixture looking shaky after losing their last two outings to fellow strugglers Aalesund and KFUM. They only managed eight points from ten games and sit right in the drop zone, so the break could not have come at a better time for them to regroup. Bodø/Glimt on the other hand have shown real fight lately, picking up nine points from their last three league games and scoring twelve goals in the process after their cup triumph against Brann on penalties.
- Rosenborg have conceded in each of their last five home games
- Bodø/Glimt average over three goals per game in their current winning run
- The visitors sit third but trail leaders Viking by five points
Tactical Analysis
Expect Bodø/Glimt to dominate possession and use their attacking rhythm to stretch Rosenborg’s tired defence. The away side’s front line has clicked into top gear and they will look to exploit spaces left behind by Rosenborg’s midfield which has struggled to protect the back four. Rosenborg will likely sit deep and hope for a counter or set-piece chance, but with nineteen games still left after the break they desperately need points here to climb out of danger.
The northern giants have the quality and recent momentum to control the tempo, especially away from home where they have been clinical. Rosenborg’s lack of confidence shows in their inability to hold leads or grind out results against direct rivals, making this a tough afternoon for the hosts.
Betting Proposal
Given the form gap and Bodø/Glimt’s attacking surge, the smart money is on the visitors to win by more than one goal. Back Bodø/Glimt with a -1 handicap at 1.85 looks the value play for punters looking to cash in on the away side’s confidence boost from the cup win and recent league results.
