Eliteserien leaders Bodo/Glimt play host to struggling Odd on Friday night for what many are expecting to be another win for the home side.
Friday's hosts suffered a surprise defeat last time out against Sandefjord while Odd are without a win in their last four league games.
Anything but all three points will be deemed as a disappointment for Bodo/Glimt this week which only put even more pressure on the home side.
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Bodo/Glimt vs Odd prediction: Goals expected at the Aspmyra Stadion
Key Stats
- Bodo/Glimt top the Eliteseren table with 33 points having won 10 of their opening 15 matches.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in each of the hosts' last three league games.
- Both teams have scored in each of Odd's last five outings in the Eliteserien.
Correct score prediction: Bodo/Glimt 2-1 Odd
Bodo/Glimt have only managed to keep one clean sheet in their last five attempts and Odd haven't conceded more than two goals in any of their last six outings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bodo/Glimt the overwhelming favourite
- HOME: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.3%
- DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
- AWAY: 13/1 (14.00) – 7.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bodo/Glimt are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 83.3%, and we can't argue with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: Bodo/Glimt lead
Friday's hosts have picked up three wins, one draw and one defeat from their last five league meetings with Odd, running out 2-0 winners when the sides last met.
Norway Eliteserien 09/07/23
Odd BK
Bodo/Glimt
Norway Eliteserien 03/05/23
Bodo/Glimt
Odd BK
Norway Eliteserien 06/08/22
Bodo/Glimt
Odd BK
Norway Eliteserien 02/07/22
Odd BK
Bodo/Glimt
Norway Eliteserien 12/09/21
Bodo/Glimt
Odd BK
Bodo/Glimt preview: The hosts looking to bounce back
Last weekend Bodo/Glimt made the trip to Sandefjord looking to strengthen their grip on the top spot in the Eliteserien.
However, their hosts took the lead in the first half and doubled their advantage in the 59th minute.
Bodo/Glimt responded well to the second goal as Patrick Berg pulled a goal back just two minutes later but Sandefjord held on to secure an impressive 2-1 victory.
Predicted lineup: Haikin (GK), Wembangomo, Gundersen, Bjørtuft, Sørensen, Saltnes, Berg, Evjen, Sorli, Sjøvold & Mikkelsen
Norway Cup 12/05/25
L
Aalesund
1
Bodo/Glimt
0
UEFA Europa League 08/05/25
L
Tottenham
2
Bodo/Glimt
0
UEFA Europa League 01/05/25
L
Tottenham
3
Bodo/Glimt
1
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
W
KFUM
0
Bodo/Glimt
3
Norway Cup 24/04/25
W
Junkeren
1
Bodo/Glimt
5
Odd preview: Hoping to end their winless run
Odd had been hoping to end their winless run when they played host to HamKam last time out but it wasn't to be for the Eliteserien strugglers.
HamKam took the lead in the 24th minute and although Odd equalised through Mikael Noro Ingebrightsen minutes later, the visitors restored their lead shortly after the hour-mark and held on to win the match 2-1.
Predicted lineup: Hansen (GK), Ruud, Hagen, Miettinen, Skjeldal, Owusu, Jørgensen, Ingebrigtsen, Svendsen, Midtskogen & Tewelde
Europe Friendlies 15/03/25
L
Lillestrom
2
Odd BK
1
Europe Friendlies 08/03/25
D
Egersund
3
Odd BK
3
Europe Friendlies 01/03/25
L
Moss
2
Odd BK
1
Europe Friendlies 31/01/25
W
Jerv
1
Odd BK
3
Norway Eliteserien 01/12/24
L
Haugesund
2
Odd BK
1
Player to watch – Sondre Sorli
Bodo/Glimt's 28-year-old midfielder Sondre Sorli is yet to score a goal for his club this season but he has performed well when he has been selected.
Will Sondre Sorli provide the creative spark for Bodo/Glimt?
Sorli leads the way in terms of assists for Bodo/Glimt, setting up four goals in the Eliteserien this season and his team are going to need him to be at his creative best on Friday now that top scorer Albert Gronbaek has left the club.
Sorli has never carried much of a goal threat during his career, never scoring more than five goals in a single campaign but he does have an eye for a pass and we're expecting a big performance from the former Kristiansund man.