Bodo Glimt vs Start

Aspmyra Stadion is a notoriously difficult place to visit, and Bodo Glimt will be looking to aggressively assert their dominance when they host Start in the Eliteserien. Bodo Glimt has essentially turned their home ground into a fortress, currently boasting an incredible home record while averaging nearly three goals per game. They dictate the rhythm of matches with aggressive possession and relentless high pressing, forcing opponents into mistakes deep in their own territory. For Bodo Glimt, dropping points at home against lower-half opposition is completely unacceptable if they want to maintain their ambitions at the top of the table.

Start, meanwhile, is enduring a miserable run of form, particularly when playing on the road. They have consistently failed to secure away victories, conceding an alarming number of goals in the process. Their defensive structure is incredibly vulnerable to teams that move the ball quickly side-to-side, which is exactly what Bodo Glimt excels at doing. The pressure on Start is mounting rapidly, as they are desperate for points to climb away from the danger zone, but going toe-to-toe with Bodo Glimt in Norway is a recipe for complete disaster.

Expect Bodo Glimt to completely control the midfield, utilizing their superior technical ability to effortlessly bypass Start’s defensive lines. Start will likely try to absorb pressure and look for isolated counter-attacks, but their lack of pace up front means Bodo Glimt’s defensive unit will rarely be troubled. The gap in sheer quality, both statistically and visibly on the pitch, is impossible to ignore.

Considering Bodo Glimt’s exceptional home form and Start’s dismal away record, there is only one logical outcome for this fixture. Bodo Glimt has the firepower to overwhelm their opponents completely and secure a highly comfortable victory.