After the summer break, the Norwegian league is back in full swing and Bodø/Glimt know they have serious work to do if they want to snatch the title from Viking. Last season the northern giants lost the crown by just one point, and this time around they finished the spring campaign in third place behind both Viking and Tromsø, sitting four points off the top with one game in hand for the leaders. A 2-2 draw against Rosenborg before the break summed up their problems, dropping silly points against sides fighting relegation and failing to stamp their authority on the Eliteserien like before.
Team Form
Bodø/Glimt have been patchy since the restart, but they remain the most dangerous attacking side in the league when everything clicks. KFUM Oslo on the other hand are staring at real trouble, sitting just one point above the playoff spot and looking shaky in almost every department.
- Bodø/Glimt picked up only seven points from their last five outings before the break
- KFUM Oslo have won just twice on the road all season
- The visitors have never beaten Bodø/Glimt in five previous meetings
Tactical Analysis
Bodø/Glimt like to press high and flood the box with numbers, using their quick wingers to stretch tired defences. KFUM Oslo often sit deep and rely on counter attacks, but they struggle when the opposition keeps the ball for long spells and their backline can look disorganised under pressure. Key duels in midfield will decide if the home side can create enough chances or if the visitors nick something on the break.
- Bodø/Glimt average over two goals per home game this season
- KFUM Oslo have kept only two clean sheets away from home
- The northern side have scored in each of their last eight league matches
Betting Proposal
After looking at the types and how both sides are shaping up, the smartest move is to back the visitors to win by two goals or more. Bodø/Glimt should come out firing from the first whistle and their quality up front will likely prove too much for KFUM Oslo to handle over ninety minutes.
Bet on Bodø/Glimt to win away with a -1 handicap at odds of 1.75. This line offers good value given how the northern lads have dominated recent clashes and how desperate they are to close the gap at the top of the table right from the opening summer fixture.
