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Start vs Bodo/Glimt: Can Hosts Stem the Tide in Eliteserien?
Eliteserien strugglers Start host a formidable Bodo/Glimt side in what appears to be a mismatch on paper. The home team are yet to taste victory, while Bodo/Glimt have been in dominant form, suggesting a stern test for the hosts.
This match pits Bodo/Glimt's high-octane, possession-based attacking style against a Start side that has struggled to assert itself defensively. Expect Bodo/Glimt to aim to set the rhythm of the game from the outset, utilizing their superior passing range and width to probe the Start defence. The home side, likely to operate from a compact mid-block when out of possession, will hope to frustrate their opponents and potentially hit them on the counter. However, given Bodo/Glimt's consistent attacking output and the hosts' defensive frailties, it's probable that the visitors will have too much quality and pressure.
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Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Bodo/Glimt average 2.4 goals scored per game this season, compared to Start's 1.
- • Start are yet to win a league game, but have drawn all three of their home matches.
- • Bodo/Glimt boast a 62.5% win rate this season, while Start sit at 0%.
AI Prediction
Bodo/Glimt's overwhelming statistical superiority, both overall and in recent form, makes them strong favourites. Their potent attack should find ample opportunities against a Start defence that has conceded heavily. While Start's home draws suggest some resilience, their lack of firepower and Bodo/Glimt's consistent scoring suggest the visitors will secure all three points. The odds reflect this disparity, and a high-scoring affair seems probable with both teams likely to find the net.
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Team recent
Start Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Viking | 3 - 6 | |||||
HOME | Tromso | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Bodo/Glimt | 0 - 5 | |||||
AWAY | Ham-Kam | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Molde | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Lillestrom | 1 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Aalesund | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | KFUM Oslo | 0 - 2 |
Start find themselves in a precarious position early in the Eliteserien season, having failed to secure a single win in their opening nine fixtures. Their overall record paints a grim picture, with a worrying average of two goals conceded per game. While their home form has been more resilient, securing three draws from three matches, they have struggled to convert possession into goals, averaging just one per home game. The last outing offered a fleeting glimpse of attacking promise, netting three goals, but this was against a defence that conceded six, highlighting the scale of the challenge ahead.
Bodo/Glimt Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Tromso | 5 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Molde | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Start | 5 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Lillestrom | 2 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Aalesund | 3 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Viking | 0 - 5 | |||||
AWAY | Kristiansund BK | 3 - 0 |
Bodo/Glimt have begun the season in blistering fashion, showcasing their attacking prowess with an impressive 2.4 goals scored on average across their eight games. Their overall statistics point to a team that dominates proceedings, boasting high possession and pass accuracy. They have been particularly ruthless at home, but their away form is also strong, with two wins and a draw from four road trips, scoring 1.5 goals per game. Recent form has seen them continue this dominant trend, with three wins in their last four, including a resounding 5-0 victory in their most recent outing.
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