Viking Stavanger

vs

FK Bodo Glimt

Preview

Viking Stavanger

• Viking Stavanger are second-placed and have begun their Eliteserien 2026 campaign strongly, amassing six points from their first three matches.
• The hosts have won their only Eliteserien 2026 home game so far.
• They are on a three-game winning run including a 4-1 home win over Molde FK.
• They also recorded a 1-0 away victory at Valerenga IF Oslo.
• Since January 2021, Morten Jensen has built a compact, disciplined identity using situational pressing and a 4-3-3 shape.
• Tactical aims include creating overloads, breaking lines and letting dynamic midfielders and wide players dictate the tempo.

FK Bodo Glimt

• FK Bodo Glimt are seventh and are carrying a five-game winning streak.
• They are Norway’s most progressive, high-octane side under Kjetil Knutsen, deploying an expansive 4-3-3 with aggressive full-backs and relentless pressing.
• They have won their last three away games, including a 3-0 victory at Kristiansund BK.

Head-to-Head

• The last five competitive meetings between these sides have produced two wins each and one draw.
• The most recent Eliteserien meeting (2025) finished Glimt 4-2 Viking.
• Since 2022, average goals in home head-to-heads: Viking 2.0, Bodo Glimt 2.3.

Key Players

• Kasper Waarts Hoegh - five goals in Glimt’s last five games.
• Viking’s threat stems from their dynamic midfielders and wide players who help dictate tempo.

Betting Insights

• Odds: Viking win 3.35, Over 2.5 goals 1.38, Both Teams to Score - Yes 1.35.
• Markets to watch:
  • Over 2.5 goals.
  • Both Teams to Score.

Prediction

• Backing Viking Stavanger to edge this on home form and momentum.
• Expect over 2.5 goals and both teams to score given recent scoring trends.
• Anticipate an entertaining, high-tempo clash between two title-chasing sides.