Fredrikstad - Bodø/Glimt
When: 18:00
Where: Norwegian Eliteserien
Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad currently ranks eighth in the table and presents itself as a rather inconsistent team. With 19 goals in 14 games and 16 goals conceded, the team shows no outstanding values either offensively or defensively. The last five games have been characterized by only one win, two draws, and two losses, indicating a certain volatility. Chance conversion is problematic: despite decent possession phases and wing attacks, clear scoring opportunities are often not efficiently utilized. Defensively, weaknesses are revealed against fast attackers who repeatedly find spaces and come to dangerous actions. Tactically, Fredrikstad mostly operates in a 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 formation, relying on counterattacks and trying to stabilize the central area, but against fast-paced teams the defense appears vulnerable, which is also reflected in the home statistics with an average of 1.5 points per game.
Bodø/Glimt
Bodø/Glimt is an offensively strong team currently in fifth place with 27 goals scored and only 11 conceded in 12 games. The last five matches brought three wins, one draw, and one loss, indicating consistent form. The team plays aggressive, offensive football with high pressing and dynamic counterattacks, usually in a 4-3-3 system. The ball is carried quickly and purposefully forward, often via the wings, generating numerous scoring chances. The defense is solid, though not invulnerable. Overall, Bodø/Glimt is a team aiming for victory and not shying away from an open contest.
Injuries
Bodø/Glimt must do without O. Luraas Bjoertuft (suspension due to second yellow card), August Mikkelsen (injury), Sondre Soerli (bruise, severity unclear), and S. Skundberg Skeide (shin injury). Fredrikstad is missing B. Thoresen Faraas (calf injury) and Sigurd Kvile (back pain). Bodø/Glimt's larger squad depth mitigates the impact of these absences better than Fredrikstad.
Head-to-Head
The recent direct encounters clearly favor Bodø/Glimt, who only narrowly lost a point at home to Fredrikstad with a 2-2 draw in November 2024, while the meeting in April 2024 ended 2-0 in favor of Bodø/Glimt. Although Fredrikstad can occasionally surprise at home, the overall record clearly favors the visitors.
Match Prediction
Given Bodø/Glimt's attacking style, solid league position, and clearly better current form, Bodø/Glimt is the favorite. Fredrikstad will try to make use of home advantage and defend resolutely, but Bodø/Glimt’s offensive power and high pressure should be decisive. The match promises to be a dynamic game with multiple goals, with Bodø/Glimt coming out ahead. Therefore, the clear recommendation is to bet on a Bodø/Glimt win at odds of 1.55.
My tip: Bodø/Glimt win (1.55)
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