Bodo/Glimt vs Sarpsborg 08 – Match Preview

League leaders Bodo/Glimt are set to host Sarpsborg 08 at Aspmyra Stadion on Thursday, August 24th. The game starts at 14:00 GMT. Bodo/Glimt leads the table with 41 points from 19 games. Sarpsborg 08 is in 10th place with 23 points. Bodo/Glimt aims to strengthen their lead. Sarpsborg 08 looks to challenge the leaders and improve their position.

Bodo/Glimt – Form

Bodo/Glimt has shown strong form at home. They recently defeated FK Crvena Zvezda 2:1 on August 20, 2024. Odin Luraas Bjoertuft and Isak Dybvik scored the goals. Before this, they beat Jagiellonia Bialystok 4:1. Sondre Brunstad Fet scored twice. They also drew 1:1 with Viking. Their performances have been consistent, showcasing their advantage at home.

Sarpsborg 08 – Form

Sarpsborg 08 has had varied success away from home. Their last match was a draw against FK Haugesund on August 18, 2024. Before that, they drew with Odds Ballklubb on August 11. However, they managed a win against Sandefjord on August 4. This mix of results shows their resilience, but they aim for more wins.

Bodo/Glimt – Sarpsborg 08 – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on June 28, 2024. Bodo/Glimt won 2-1. In their last ten matches, Bodo/Glimt has won nine times. Sarpsborg 08 has not won any, and one match ended in a draw. Both teams scored in three of the last five matches. Bodo/Glimt has a 16-game unbeaten streak against Sarpsborg 08. They have won three of the last four home matches without conceding a goal.

Bodo/Glimt – Sarpsborg 08 – Standings

Bodo/Glimt leads the Eliteserien with 41 points from 19 matches. They have scored 42 goals and conceded 17. Sarpsborg 08 is in 10th place with 23 points. They have let in 36 goals. The 18-point difference highlights Bodo/Glimt’s dominance and Sarpsborg 08’s search for consistency.

Bodo/Glimt vs Sarpsborg 08 – Top scorers

Patrick Berg and Kasper Waarts Hoegh lead Bodo/Glimt’s scoring with 6 goals each. Ulrik Saltnes has 4 goals. Haakon Evjen and Jens Petter Hauge have added 3 goals each. For Sarpsborg 08, Sondre Oerjasaeter has 4 goals. Jo Inge Berget and Stefan Johansen have scored 3 goals each. Franklin Uchenna and Niklas Sandberg have each scored twice.

Bodo/Glimt vs Sarpsborg 08 – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Bodo/Glimt with odds of 1.40 for a win. A draw is at 5.00, and an away win at 6.50. Bodo/Glimt’s strong position and an 11-game unbeaten home streak make them favorites. Despite Nikita Haikin’s injury, their scoring form suggests a likely victory.

For alternative bets, “halftime-fulltime” odds are 1.833 for Bodo/Glimt. The “draw-no-bet” option is at 1.143. The “double-chance” market offers 1.111 for a Bodo/Glimt win or draw.

Bodo/Glimt vs Sarpsborg 08 – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is at 1.33, indicating a likely high-scoring game. The “Under 3.5” option at 1.83 might appeal to those expecting fewer goals, based on recent trends.

Bodo/Glimt vs Sarpsborg 08 – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.50 and “BTTS: No” at 2.50. Recent matches suggest “BTTS: Yes” is slightly more likely, given both teams’ scoring form.

Bodo/Glimt vs Sarpsborg 08 – Prediction

Bodo/Glimt’s strong record and home advantage point to a win. However, recent matches against Sarpsborg 08 have seen fewer than 3.5 goals, making this a balanced bet.