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Eliteserien: Bodo/Glimt Host Aalesund in Round 5 Clash
Bodo/Glimt, looking to build on a solid start, welcome Aalesund to the Aspmyra Stadion. The hosts are heavily fancied to secure three points against an Aalesund side still searching for their first win of the season.
Bodo/Glimt's approach is likely to be characterised by sustained periods of possession, aiming to stretch the Aalesund defence through patient build-up play and exploiting wide areas. Their high ball possession and accurate passing suggest they will try to dictate the rhythm of the game, keeping the match played on their terms. Aalesund, conversely, will probably adopt a more reactive stance, looking to absorb pressure and potentially hit on quick transitions. Given Bodo/Glimt's defensive record, Aalesund might find opportunities if they can effectively win second balls and bypass the home side's press. However, their lower possession and passing accuracy suggest this will be a significant challenge.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Bodo/Glimt average over 72% possession but concede 2 goals per game.
- • Aalesund are winless in four games, conceding an average of 2.3 goals.
- • Both teams' last fixture ended 1-1, indicating potential for goals at both ends.
AI Prediction
The odds overwhelmingly favour Bodo/Glimt, and the statistics support this outlook, despite their own defensive concerns. Their superior possession and passing metrics suggest they will dominate the game, while Aalesund's poor defensive record makes them vulnerable. Both teams have shown a capacity to concede and score, pointing towards an open game where both teams find the net.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon78% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x250%O/U67%BTTS63%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google72% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x247%O/U47%BTTS70%- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google70% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x240%O/U63%BTTS70%
H2H
Team recent
Bodo/Glimt Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Viking | 0 - 5 | |||||
AWAY | Kristiansund BK | 3 - 0 |
Bodo/Glimt have experienced a mixed start to the Eliteserien season, with their overall record showing one win, one draw, and one loss from their opening three fixtures. Their statistics paint a picture of a side that dominates possession, averaging over 72% of the ball and completing a high percentage of passes. However, they have conceded two goals per game on average, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities that have yet to be fully addressed. Their most recent outing resulted in a 1-1 draw, a performance that saw them generate a healthy 14 shots but only convert one, while their goalkeeper was kept busy with seven saves.
Aalesund Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | KFUM Oslo | 2 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Fredrikstad | 2 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Start | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Lillestrom | 1 - 3 |
Aalesund find themselves in a precarious position at the wrong end of the table, having failed to secure a victory in their first four matches, drawing two and losing two. They struggle to assert control, with possession figures hovering around 45%, and their passing accuracy is notably lower than their opponents at 74%. Defensively, they are leaking goals at an alarming rate, conceding 2.3 per game on average. Despite these struggles, their last match was a more encouraging 1-1 draw, where they managed to create 14 shots and notably held their own in possession for the first time this season. They also remain relatively disciplined, with an average of 2.5 yellow cards per game.
Odds
Lineups
Bodo/Glimt
(4-4-2)
Aalesund
(5-3-2)