Bodø/Glimt vs Viking prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
The 25th round of Norway’s Eliteserien will feature a clash between Bodø/Glimt and Viking on October 30, 2026. A pivotal encounter in the title race.
Bodø/Glimt vs Viking: team news and expert analysis
The club from Bodø have dominated in recent times, achieving significant success in European competition. However, a year ago they sensationally dropped to second place. Still, after coming through qualifying, they reached the Champions League league phase, where they were thrashed by Bayern but defeated Borussia Dortmund. They later scored three times against Napoli, but still lost 3-4. At home, though, they have been unable to pull clear of their rivals. They also slipped up against Vålerenga, losing 0-1.
The team from Stavanger claimed the title last season and are clearly determined to retain it this time around—they managed to stay level with the favourites right through to the autumn. In the latest round, they beat Tromsø 3-1 and moved clear at the top. Meanwhile, in the Champions League, the debutants came through qualifying against Dinamo Zagreb, but began the league phase with a defeat to Stuttgart. They then shocked Bayern by holding them to a draw. In their most recent match against Aston Villa, however, they suffered another defeat, going down 1-3.
The main favourites average 2.42 goals scored and 0.88 conceded per match. The reigning champions have almost identical figures: they score 2.58 goals per game and concede 0.96.
Previous matches: Bodø/Glimt vs Viking
The sides have recorded three wins apiece in their last seven meetings.
The hosts will be favourites. However, they face a strong opponent who would be satisfied with a draw—we expect the visitors to win with a "+1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.68).
Bodø/Glimt vs Viking: key stats and trends
- Bodø/Glimt have lost their last two matches
- 42% of Bodø/Glimt matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total goals per match is 3.29
- Viking have won six of their last eight matches
- 67% of Viking matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total goals per match is 3.54
Bodø/Glimt vs Viking: possible starting line-ups
Bodø/Glimt play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Haikin — Sjøvold, Gundersen, Aleesami, Bjørkan — Auklend, Berg, Fet, Hauge — Blomberg, Helmersen
Viking play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible line-up): Østbø — Heggheim, Falkener, Stensness, Haugen — Askildsen, Bell, Bjørdal — Bothheim, Christiansen, Tripić
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