Bodø/Glimt
- Bodø/Glimt have been the dominant force in Norway under Kjetil Knutsen, who made them into a high-pressing, high-scoring side with a European pedigree. According to our FK Bodo Glimt vs Fredrikstad FK betting tips, their attacking prowess should be key in this match.
- Knutsen’s men, who play a high-tempo pressing style, overloading the flanks and playing a 4-3-3 system that can switch shape depending on the opposition, have too many goals for the rest of the Eliteserien to handle.
- The weather forecast of freezing temperatures and the chance of snow showers could also play into the hands of Bodø/Glimt, who are used to playing in tough conditions at the Aspmyra.
- Knutsen’s side are coming off a 5-0 demolition of Bryne and a 2-2 draw with Juventus in the Champions League that few other Eliteserien teams could have coped with.
Fredrikstad
- Fredrikstad have 42 points at the end of 29 Eliteserien rounds and are looking to secure European qualification in 6th. For this reason, the FK Bodo Glimt vs Fredrikstad FK betting tips point to a strong motivation for the visitors as they still have plenty to play for in the league.
- It could get tense as Fredrikstad have shown themselves to be very hard to break down in recent weeks.
- Fredrikstad’s system is a 4-4-2 in theory, but they can also play with three at the back when they play with a number 10 and they have enough to be competitive in the Eliteserien’s top half.
- A 3-1 home win over Kristiansund and 2-0 away win at Sarpsborg were the two wins in a recent run of two wins, two defeats and a draw in the last five.
- Henrik Skogvold, who scored a brace in their win over Kristiansund, is their main goal threat while Rocco Robert Shein, the main man in midfield who drives the transitions forward, is a solid player.
- Jóannes Bjartalíð is the set piece and creative force for Fredrikstad and is either on the scoresheet or an assist on a regular basis.
Head-to-Head
Bodø/Glimt have dominated recent Eliteserien meetings with Fredrikstad, winning two and drawing one of their last three encounters. However, the FK Bodo Glimt vs Fredrikstad FK prediction suggests a closer outcome this time around.
Key Players
- They head into the final game in second place, a point behind Viking, with all eyes on the fitness of leading scorer Kasper Høgh and the result of the simultaneous clash in Stavanger.
- Henrik Skogvold, who scored a brace in their win over Kristiansund, is their main goal threat while Rocco Robert Shein, the main man in midfield who drives the transitions forward, is a solid player.
- Jóannes Bjartalíð is the set piece and creative force for Fredrikstad and is either on the scoresheet or an assist on a regular basis.
Betting Insights
- They will be the heavy favorites to win this game at 1.14 and will almost certainly go for the win on Sunday as they look to keep up the pressure on Viking for the title with the final round of games coming up. In this context, the FK Bodo Glimt vs Fredrikstad FK betting tips highlight the home side's impressive record and attacking threat.
- Over 2.5 goals is 1.25, which looks very short to us given Fredrikstad will surely get chances to counter attack and Bodø have no need to settle for a low-scoring game.
Prediction
We’re going for a home triumph with a 2-0 or 2-1 margin that could get close if the visitors come out on top in the counter attacking game.
