Bodo/Glimt aims to continue their strong home performance against Start on April 30, 2026, despite missing key midfielders. The team recently secured a dominant victory, winning 3-0 against Lillestrom.
Bodo/Glimt has an expected goals (xG) rating of 3.75 at home, showcasing their offensive strength. In contrast, Start has struggled with an away xG rating of only 0.87.
Start lost their last match against HamKam with a score of 2-1. Schulze scored for Start in the 47th minute but it was not enough to secure a point.
Bodo/Glimt will be without midfielders Saltnes and Riisnaes for this match, which could impact their midfield control. Start is also facing challenges, missing goalkeeper Torkildsen and midfielder Mvoue.
Key statistics:
- Bodo/Glimt’s last three home matches included victories of 5-0 over both Fredrikstad and Bryne.
- If teams finish on equal points, goal difference will serve as the primary tie-breaker.
- Four of the last five matches involving Bodo/Glimt saw only one team score.
Observers note that Bodo/Glimt’s defensive strategy has been effective, allowing them to dominate at home. Meanwhile, five of the last six matches played by Start resulted in both teams scoring, suggesting vulnerabilities in their defense.
Norheim, Tonnesen, and Ujkani are listed as doubtful for Start, adding to their uncertainty ahead of the match. The absence of key players for both sides could lead to a tightly contested game.
