Bodo Glimt vs Valerenga Prediction
🔊In the upcoming match, Bodø/Glimt host Vålerenga on their home turf. This clash promises to be intense and engaging, given the current form of both teams. The hosts, eager to solidify their position at the top of the table, are in good shape with a potent attack and a solid defense. The visitors, on the other hand, are fighting for survival and hoping to improve their standing after an unstable start to the season. Both teams have their motivations: for one, it's the battle for European competition spots, while for the other, it's the necessity to avoid the relegation zone.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 28 September 2023 and ended with a 2-4 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home team - Vålerenga):
- corners: 5 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2.
📊Analytical review of the previous official encounters between Bodø/Glimt and Vålerenga:
- 35 matches played;
- home victories - 11, away victories - 10, draws - 14;
- total goals (home/away) - 55 to 48;
- average total goals per match - 2.94.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Bodo/Glimt Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Eliteserien, with Viking playing at home against Bodø/Glimt. The match concluded with a 4-2 victory for Bodø/Glimt.
Here are the match statistics (Bodø/Glimt vs Viking):
- possession percentage: 64% vs 36%;
- corners: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 15 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 8 vs 5.
As one of the leading forces in the Norwegian championship, the club consistently showcases solid performances both defensively and offensively. Currently sitting in 4th place with nine wins out of fourteen matches, they are renowned for their ball control and aggressive attacking play. At home, they average over two goals per game. In their most recent head-to-head clash against Vålerenga, Bodø/Glimt triumphed with a 4-2 victory, adding extra motivation for another successful outing.
Match Results: Bodo/Glimt

Valerenga Team Overview
The visitors last took to the pitch on in the Eliteserien, facing off against Vålerenga as the home side and Haugesund as the visitors. The match concluded with a 3-0 victory for Vålerenga.
Here's a breakdown of the game statistics (Vålerenga vs Haugesund):
- possession percentage: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 13 vs 4.
Vålerenga have struggled with consistency this season, sitting at 11th place in the standings with just five wins from fifteen matches. Their playing style often shifts from counter-attacking to a more defensive approach depending on the opponent. Despite these challenges, the team can occasionally trouble even the favorites, though not consistently. In their upcoming match, it will be tough for them to expect much, as their opponents hold the upper hand in head-to-head encounters.
Match Results: Valerenga
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 35;
- home team wins - 11, away team wins - 10, draws - 14.
Statistics: Bodo/Glimt vs Valerenga
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 15;
- wins: 9 vs 5;
- win percentage: 64% vs 33%;
- losses: 3 vs 7;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
- Valerenga won with a +2.5 handicap in 14 of last 16 away games against Bodo/Glimt (Eliteserien).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.57, the guests - 1.37;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.94;
- both teams scored: overall - 22; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Bodo/Glimt vs Valerenga
- average total in the tournament: 3.21 vs 2.67;
- average total goals scored: 2.29 vs 1.33;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.29 vs 0.53;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.8;
- Bodo/Glimt: average total at home in the tournament - 2.57;
- Valerenga: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.3 (home - 2.4) vs 1.4 (away - 1).
- Bodo/Glimt have scored under 3.5 goals in 9 of last 10 home games.
- Bodo/Glimt have scored under 3.5 goals in 6 of last 7 home games (Eliteserien).
Prediction on corners
Bodo/Glimt: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.71; at home field - 7;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.6; at home field - 6.4.
Valerenga: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.33, away - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; away - 6.
- Bodo/Glimt have taken under 8.5 corners in 8 of last 9 games against Valerenga (Eliteserien).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.18 (1.09 for home team and 1.09 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.75 (0.75 for home team and 1 for away team).
Bodo/Glimt: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.14; at home - 0.71;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.4; at home - 0.8.
Valerenga: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.73, away - 1.88;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; away - 1.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 35;
- both teams scored all-time - 22 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Statistics: Bodo/Glimt vs Valerenga
- number of matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 15;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 8;
- number of BTTS matches for Bodo/Glimt at home - 2 (29%);
- number of BTTS matches for Valerenga away - 3 (38%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Bodo/Glimt at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Valerenga away - 2 (40%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, an intense match with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities on both ends is anticipated. While the hosts are favored due to their attacking prowess and home advantage, Vålerenga have a chance to put up a commendable fight. Given the recent total goals statistics of their opponents' matches, it's reasonable to predict a bet on under 3.5 goals, as both sides tend to engage in less high-scoring games at this level of competition.