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Valerenga vs Bodo/Glimt Prediction, Tips & Odds

Valerenga vs Bodo/Glimt

EliteserienRegular Season - 17
Valerenga
#9 · Eliteserien
LWWLW
1 - 2
Intility Arena, Oslo (18,000)
Referee: S. Amland
Bodo/Glimt
#1 · Eliteserien
DWWWW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.46
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.44 (implied 69.4%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 71.9% probability (an expert ratio of 1.39). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (71.9% vs 69.4%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Bodo/Glimt to win against Valerenga, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Bodo/Glimt currently sits at the top of the Eliteserien standings with 35 points from 15 matches, showcasing a strong season with 11 wins, 2 draws, and only 2 losses. Their offensive strength is evident, having scored 37 goals while conceding just 11, resulting in a remarkable goal difference of +26. This consistent performance has solidified their position as title contenders. In contrast, Valerenga is in 7th place with 20 points from 14 matches, recording 6 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses. Their goal-scoring has been modest, with 22 goals scored but 24 conceded, leaving them with a negative goal difference of -2. Recent form shows some inconsistency, with only 2 wins in their last 5 matches, indicating challenges in maintaining momentum against stronger teams. The model provides a win probability of approximately 65% for Bodo/Glimt, suggesting they are well-favoured for this encounter. However, Valerenga could pose a threat if they manage to capitalise on any defensive lapses from their opponents. For a detailed breakdown of how this prediction was formulated, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, which outlines our in-house model's analysis of expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Valerenga Win25%5.59
Draw18%4.79
Bodo/Glimt Win57%1.45
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4465.4%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3369.8%

Combined goal output is high (4.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Valerenga 1-2 Bodo/Glimt
7.9912.6%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.6% probability.

Asian Handicap
Bodo/Glimt -0.0
1.1651%

Bodo/Glimt have been the stronger side, winning 74% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-2
7.99
12.6%
1-3
9.64
10.5%
1-1
9.73
10.4%
0-2
9.84
10.3%
0-1
11.31
8.9%
0-3
11.70
8.7%

Our model projects a 1-2 Bodo/Glimt win as the most likely scoreline at 12.6% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Valerenga
-0.0
4.43
Bodo/Glimt
+0.0
1.16
Valerenga
-0.5
4.85
Bodo/Glimt
+0.5
1.44
Valerenga
-1.5
10.00
Bodo/Glimt
+1.5
2.20

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Bodo/Glimt are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Valerenga vs Bodo/Glimt
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
6.004.801.441.353.101.442.55
Marathonbet
5.604.801.461.312.941.442.53
Betfair
5.505.001.441.333.251.442.70
Pinnacle
5.775.181.501.373.22
SBO
5.324.541.39
William Hill
5.504.751.441.442.60
Bet365
5.754.751.481.363.101.442.62
1xBet
5.894.961.481.312.941.452.56
Unibet
5.504.751.471.303.051.422.60
888Sport
5.004.601.441.333.101.442.60
Betano
5.704.601.471.363.001.452.55
Superbet
5.354.851.471.343.101.462.55
BetVictor
5.754.751.401.303.131.442.55

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
95.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
85.9%
Over 2.5 Goals
69.8%
Over 3.5 Goals
50.4%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XValerenga or Draw
43%2.61
12Valerenga or Bodo/Glimt
82%1.16
X2Draw or Bodo/Glimt
75%1.13

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Bodo/Glimt leads 7-1)
1 Valerenga0 Draw7 Bodo/Glimt
Nov 25
Valerenga
3-1
Bodo/Glimt
Eliteserien
Jul 25
Bodo/Glimt
7-2
Valerenga
Eliteserien
Sept 23
Valerenga
2-4
Bodo/Glimt
NM Cupen
Sept 23
Bodo/Glimt
4-2
Valerenga
Eliteserien
Jun 23
Valerenga
1-3
Bodo/Glimt
Eliteserien
Oct 22
Valerenga
0-6
Bodo/Glimt
Eliteserien
Jun 22
Valerenga
0-1
Bodo/Glimt
NM Cupen
Apr 22
Bodo/Glimt
5-1
Valerenga
Eliteserien
Mar 22
Bodo/Glimt
-
Valerenga
Friendlies Clubs
Oct 21
Bodo/Glimt
-
Valerenga
Eliteserien

In the last 10 matches between Valerenga and Bodo/Glimt, Bodo/Glimt has won 7 times while Valerenga has managed just 1 win, with no draws recorded. This record indicates a dominant performance by Bodo/Glimt, particularly highlighted by several heavy victories, including a 7-2 win and a 6-0 result. Valerenga's sole win came in a recent match, suggesting a potential for competitiveness, but overall, the trend leans heavily in favor of Bodo/Glimt, with Valerenga struggling to secure points in this matchup over the recent past.

Eliteserien Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Bodo/Glimt
16122241113038
WWWWW
2
Viking
15121237142337
WDWWL
3
Tromso
16104232171534
WWWDD
4
Lillestrom
158162218425
LLWWL
5
Molde
157352822624
DWLDW
6
Brann
167183327622
WLWWL
9
Valerenga
156272227-520
LWWLW
14
Aalesund
152762135-1413
LDLDD
15
Kristiansund BK
153391325-1212
LLDLL
16
Start
1624101637-2110
LWLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
ValerengaHome
4W1D3L
8 playedGF 15 · GA 121.63 pts/game
Bodo/GlimtAway
5W2D1L
8 playedGF 17 · GA 92.13 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
ValerengaBodo/Glimt
1.83Goals p.g.2.71
1.66Goals conceded p.g.1
21%Clean sheets44%
48%Win rate74%
3.48Avg goals in match3.71
1.51xG per game2.33
-1.02xGA per game-0.07
51%Possession %64%
6.2Shots on target / game6.4
6.5Corners per game6.6
Valerenga
Recent Form

Valerenga have won 11 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Ham-Kam 0-3 and beat Aalesund 6-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 4D 11L from the last 29 games (48% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: ValerengaAll competitions
31 Jul
Valerenga
0-3
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
26 Jul
Brann
2-3
Valerenga
Eliteserien
16 Jul
Valerenga
6-1
Aalesund
Eliteserien
11 Jul
Tromso
4-0
Valerenga
Eliteserien
04 Jul
Valerenga
3-1
Fredrikstad
Friendlies Clubs
27 Jun
Valerenga
1-2
Gais
Friendlies Clubs
14
Win
48%
4
Draw
14%
11
Lost
38%
Bodo/Glimt
Recent Form

Bodo/Glimt have won 10 of their last 16 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Bodo/Glimt 3-3 and beat Sandefjord 0-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 25W 5D 4L from the last 34 games (74% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Bodo/GlimtAll competitions
04 Aug
Union St. Gilloise
3-3
Bodo/Glimt
UEFA Champions League
31 Jul
Bodo/Glimt
4-0
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
26 Jul
Sandefjord
0-3
Bodo/Glimt
Eliteserien
22 Jul
Bodo/Glimt
3-0
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
17 Jul
Bodo/Glimt
1-0
Fredrikstad
Eliteserien
12 Jul
KFUM Oslo
0-2
Bodo/Glimt
Eliteserien
25
Win
74%
5
Draw
15%
4
Lost
12%

Lineups

Confirmed

Valerenga4-4-2Confirmed

55Sebastian JarlDEF
2Kolbeinn FinnssonDEF
37Ivan NäsbergDEF
4Aaron Kiil OlsenDEF
17Mathias GrundetjernFWD
7Mohamed OfkirFWD
1Oscar HedvallGK
28Magnus WestergaardMID
29Ambina Fidèle BriceMID
77Lucas HarenMID
10Carl LangeMID
5Kevin TshiembeDEF
3Hakon SjatilDEF
6Vegar Eggen HedenstadDEF
90Ole Christian SaeterFWD
9Gabriel RajkovicFWD
19Promise MeligaFWD
13Sander Åke Andreas LønningGK
15Odin Thiago HolmMID
24Petter StrandMID

Bodo/Glimt4-1-3-2Confirmed

4Odin Luras BjørtuftDEF
25Isak Dybvik MäättäDEF
5Haitam AleesamiDEF
20Fredrik SjøvoldDEF
11Ole Didrik BlombergFWD
17Ola BrynhildsenFWD
12Nikita HaikinGK
8Sondre AuklendMID
7Patrick BergMID
21Andreas HelmersenMID
19Sondre FetMID
6Jostein GundersenDEF
15Fredrik André BjørkanDEF
2Villads NielsenDEF
77Mikkel Bro HansenFWD
24Daniel BassiFWD
1Julian LundGK
14Ulrik SaltnesMID
23Magnus RiisnæsMID
16Joshua KitolanoMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Valerenga

No reported absences

Bodo/Glimt

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Bodo/Glimt Win1.45 (56.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.33 (69.8%)
Both Teams Score1.44 (65.4%)
Value Bets
Valerenga Win5.59 (25.4%)
Under 2.5 Goals3.08 (30.2%)
BTTS No2.58 (34.6%)
Speculative
Draw4.79 (17.7%)

Yellow Card Prediction

S. Amland has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by S. Amland to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Valerenga have averaged 6.5 corners per match at home; Bodo/Glimt 6.6 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Bodo/Glimt have generated 2.33 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 74% of them. They put 6.4 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Bodo/Glimt player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.