Valerenga vs Bodo Glimt Prediction 8 August 2026
🔊 At first glance, this all looks fairly straightforward: the league leaders visit a mid-table side. But the fixture list sometimes changes the usual logic. Bodø/Glimt played a gruelling match in Champions League qualifying just a few days ago, and an equally important second leg awaits them. For Vålerenga, this is a rare chance to take advantage of the circumstances and see how ready a tired favourite is to perform at their best again.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the sides took place on 01 November 2025 and ended 3:1. Here is the comparative statistics from that match (Vålerenga were the home side):
- possession: 29% vs 71%;
- corners: 2 vs 12;
- fouls: 14 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 7.
📊 In recent years, the advantage has stayed with Bodø/Glimt. They have won 8 of the last 10 head-to-head meetings, though this run was interrupted not long ago. In the previous match in Oslo, Vålerenga came out on top unexpectedly, winning 3:1. This is a reminder that home ground can noticeably change the nature of a rivalry.
Head-to-head statistics Valerenga - Bodo Glimt
Valerenga Team Overview
The last official match was played on in the Eliteserien (home side - Vålerenga, away side - Ham-Kam). The match ended 0:3.
Match statistics (Vålerenga vs Ham-Kam):
- possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 18 vs 23;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 7.
The summer has been a difficult one for the hosts. The sale of Elias Sørensen forced the club to essentially rebuild their attacking play from scratch, and changes like that rarely go smoothly. Vålerenga still try to play with ambition, but in key moments they have lacked cohesion so far.
There are also questions about the defence. In their last four Eliteserien matches the team have conceded an average of 2.5 goals per game, with most of the problems coming from opponents' quick attacks. In midfield, much still depends on Henrik Bjørdal, who links all the lines together, though the last few weeks have not been his best.
Match Results: Valerenga
Bodo/Glimt Team Overview
The current away side's last official match was played in the Champions League (home side - Union Saint-Gilloise, away side - Bodø/Glimt). The match ended 3:3.
The match stats are as follows (Bodø/Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 0 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
The league leaders are currently operating at a very different tempo. Alongside the battle for first place in the Eliteserien, the team continues its UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign. Just recently, Bodø/Glimt snatched a 3:3 draw away at Union Saint-Gilloise, scoring the decisive goal as late as the 91st minute. A match like that inevitably takes a heavy toll, especially when the second leg is just a few days away.
Their style of play, however, remains unchanged. The team continues to rely on a high press, ball control and quick attacks down the flanks. It is paying off: Bodø/Glimt average 2.45 goals per match and have conceded just 11 in the league. The tempo of the game, as before, is dictated by Patrick Berg, who contributed a goal and an assist in the most recent European match.
Match Results: Bodo/Glimt
Prediction for the 1st half
First half stats: Vålerenga (home) vs Bodø/Glimt (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- wins: 3 (37.5%) vs 5 (62.5%);
- losses: 2 (25%) vs 2 (25%);
- draws: 3 (37.5%) vs 1 (12.5%);
- average goals scored: 1.63 vs 1.75;
- average goals conceded: 0.63 vs 0.75.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- wins: 3 vs 8;
- losses: 4 vs 0;
- draws: 3 vs 2;
- average first half total: 2.2 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 1.1) vs 1.8 (scored - 1.4, conceded - 0.4).
- Bodø/Glimt have won the first half in 8 of their last 9 matches (Eliteserien).
Total Prediction
Head-to-head matches (average total):
- home side - 1.43, away side - 1.7;
- in head-to-head matches - 3.14;
- both teams scored: all time - 24 times; at the home team's ground - 15 times.
Average total statistics: Vålerenga vs Bodø/Glimt
- in the tournament: 3.27 vs 3.25;
- goals scored: 1.47 vs 2.56;
- 1st half: 0.87 vs 1.13;
- 2nd half: 0.6 vs 1.44;
- Vålerenga: at home in the tournament - 1.88;
- Bodø/Glimt: away in the tournament - 2.13;
- last 10 matches: 1.8 (home - 2.8) vs 3 (away - 2.8).
- Total over 3.5 goals landed in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head matches between these teams at the home side's ground (Eliteserien).
Corners Prediction
Vålerenga: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 6.87; at home - 8;
- last 10 matches: average total - 6.5; at home - 6.8.
Bodø/Glimt: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 7.63, away - 5.63;
- last 10 matches: average total - 6.3; away - 4.2.
- Total under 11.5 corners landed in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head matches between these two teams (Eliteserien).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 37;
- both teams scored all time - 24 times;
- at the home team's ground - 15 times.
Stats: Vålerenga vs Bodø/Glimt
- matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 16;
- season matches in which both teams scored (hereinafter - BTTS): 7 vs 4;
- Vålerenga: BTTS at home - 4 (50%);
- Bodø/Glimt: BTTS away - 3 (38%).
Last 10 matches:
- matches with BTTS: 6 vs 4;
- Vålerenga: BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Bodø/Glimt: BTTS away - 3 (60%).
Correct Score Prediction
Frequent results statistics (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:1 (14/122, 11.5%);
- Vålerenga at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 0:2 , 0:3 , 1:0 , 2:2 , 3:1 , 3:2 , 6:1 (1/8, 12.5%);
- Bodø/Glimt away most often play: 0:2 , 0:3 (2/8, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:2 - 9.83% (odds 8)
1:1 - 7.79% (odds 9.4)
1:3 - 7.58% (odds 9.4)
⭐️ Editor's Pick
Looking at the table alone, the favourite is obvious. But there is a factor right now that could well influence how this match plays out. Bodø/Glimt's thoughts will inevitably drift to the Champions League second leg, and the coaching staff may choose to rest some players. For Vålerenga, this is a good chance to play with more confidence than usual, especially at home. The hosts have their share of defensive problems, but the visitors are unlikely to be pushing themselves to the limit either. Given that situation, both teams scoring looks quite plausible. That is why the bet Both Teams to Score (Yes) seems the most justified.
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