Bodø/Glimt vs Fredrikstad prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 14th round of the Norwegian Eliteserien on July 17, 2026, Bodø/Glimt will face Fredrikstad. The home team is determined to secure a victory.
Bodø/Glimt vs Fredrikstad: Team News and Expert Analysis
The giants from Bodø made it to the Europa League semifinals last spring. Afterwards, they advanced to the Champions League playoffs, even knocking out Inter. However, this came at a cost—domestic performance dipped, and they missed out on the title in 2025. This season, they've started off worse than not only Viking but also Tromsø. Even after beating KFUM 2-0 away, they remain in third place.
Fredrikstad finished last season in eighth place with 42 points. Currently, they're holding steady in mid-table, averaging just over a point per match, but showed a sharp improvement in May, winning two out of three games before the break. After the league resumed, they lost 0-2 to Lillestrøm.
The former champions now average 2.5 goals scored and 0.92 conceded per match. Their next opponent scores 1.25 goals on average, conceding almost twice as many—1.83 per game.
Head-to-Head: Bodø/Glimt vs Fredrikstad
In the last six encounters, Fredrikstad managed one draw, losing the other matches.
Against such an opponent at home, a narrow win shouldn't be enough. We’re backing the hosts with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds – 1.60).
Bodø/Glimt vs Fredrikstad: Key Stats and Trends
- Bodø/Glimt have won seven of their last nine matches
- 33% of Bodø/Glimt’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.42 goals per game.
- Fredrikstad have won two of their last four games
- 75% of Fredrikstad matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per game is 3.08
Bodø/Glimt vs Fredrikstad: Probable Starting Lineups
Bodø/Glimt play in a 1-4-1-3-2 formation (probable lineup): Haikin – Bjørkan, Aleesami, Bjørtuft, Shevold – Berg – Hauge, Fet, Evjen – Blomberg, Hegg
Fredrikstad play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Børsholm – Rafn, Fredriksen, Holme – Serlekk, Shein, Holm, Eid – Lagzaui, Ehlenschläger – Skogvold
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