Stromsgodset vs Bodo/Glimt – Match Preview

Marienlyst Stadion is gearing up for an exciting clash. Stromsgodset will face Bodo/Glimt on Saturday, September 1st, 2024. The match kicks off at 15:00 GMT. Stromsgodset, currently 10th with 23 points, aims to move up the table. Bodo/Glimt leads the league, 21 points ahead, and seeks to secure their top position. Both teams are determined to win. Stromsgodset hopes to outperform their initial goal of avoiding relegation. Bodo/Glimt aims to continue their successful campaign.

Stromsgodset – Form

Stromsgodset has shown mixed results recently. They lost to Viking on August 25 in an away match. This result was expected by bookmakers. A victory over Lillestrom on August 17 provided a boost. A draw against Sandefjord on August 9 was above expectations. Despite these outcomes, they have struggled to gain points consistently. Their last three games included two losses and one win, aligning with bookmakers’ predictions.

Bodo/Glimt – Form

Bodo/Glimt has also had varied success. They were defeated 2-0 by FK Crvena Zvezda on August 28, 2024. This was a Champions League Qualification match away from home. Before this, they achieved a 6-0 win over Sarpsborg 08. They also won 2-1 against FK Crvena Zvezda, ending their 27-match unbeaten streak. Odin Luraas Bjoertuft and Isak Dybvik scored in this notable victory. These results met bookmakers’ expectations.

Stromsgodset – Bodo/Glimt – Head to Head

The teams last met on June 21, 2024. Bodo/Glimt won 2:1 in a Club Friendly match. Bodo/Glimt has been the stronger team in recent history, winning 7 of the last 10 encounters. In the last five matches, both teams scored in three games. Stromsgodset has found it challenging to win against Bodo/Glimt, with only one victory in their last 14 attempts. They have also conceded in 16 of their last 18 matches against them, often with more than 2.5 goals at Marienlyst Stadion.

Stromsgodset – Bodo/Glimt – Standings

The standings show a stark contrast between the two teams. Stromsgodset is 10th with 23 points from 20 matches. They have scored 25 goals but conceded 34. Bodo/Glimt leads the table with 44 points. Their goal difference is impressive at +31. They have scored 48 goals and conceded only 17. This 21-point gap highlights Bodo/Glimt’s dominance in the league.

Stromsgodset vs Bodo/Glimt – Top scorers

Elias Hoff Melkersen leads Stromsgodset’s attack with 6 goals. Logi Tomasson follows with 4 goals. Herman Stengel and Jonas Torrissen Therkelsen have each scored 3 goals. Gustav Valsvik has added 2 goals from defense. Kasper Waarts Hoegh is Bodo/Glimt’s top scorer with 8 goals. Patrick Berg has scored 6 times. Ulrik Saltnes has contributed 5 goals, and Jens Petter Hauge has 4. Haakon Evjen has scored 3 goals, showing a strong offensive lineup.

Stromsgodset vs Bodo/Glimt – Full-Time Betting

Bodo/Glimt, with odds of 1.67, are the favorites. Stromsgodset’s odds stand at 4.33 for a win, and the same for a draw. Bodo/Glimt’s strong league performance and head-to-head record make them likely winners. They face a Stromsgodset team aiming to avoid relegation. Fredrik Kristensen Dahl’s absence due to suspension is a setback for Stromsgodset. Bodo/Glimt’s confidence remains high despite Nikita Haikin’s injury.

Alternative betting markets offer interesting options. “Halftime-fulltime” bets on Bodo/Glimt leading at halftime and winning at fulltime are at 2.20. “Draw-no-bet” for Bodo/Glimt is at 1.30. The “double-chance” for a Bodo/Glimt win or draw is at 1.20, appealing to cautious bettors.

Stromsgodset vs Bodo/Glimt – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is at 1.40, indicating expectations of a high-scoring game. Past meetings support this, with 7 of the last 9 at Stromsgodset’s home exceeding 2.5 goals. Stromsgodset has conceded 34 goals in 20 matches. Bodo/Glimt has scored 48 goals. These stats suggest the “Over 2.5” option at 1.40 is worth considering. The “Under 2.5” option, at 2.875, suits those expecting fewer goals.

Stromsgodset vs Bodo/Glimt – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.44, and “BTTS: No” at 2.62. Past matches show a trend of both teams scoring, especially in 3 of the last 4 games at Marienlyst Stadion. Stromsgodset has struggled defensively but has managed to score against Bodo/Glimt. This makes “BTTS: Yes” at 1.44 a probable outcome.

Stromsgodset vs Bodo/Glimt – Prediction