Bodø / Glimt vs Molde preview
2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Aspmyra Stadion
Mon, 4 May - 5:00 PM
Eliteserien
Bodø / Glimt
BOD
Molde
Molde
KICKOFF :
Mon, 4 May - 5:00 PM
Round 7 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: May 6
CONTEXT
Bodø/Glimt host Molde at Aspmyra Stadion in an Eliteserien regular season fixture brimming with northern intensity. Sitting 4th in the table, the hosts command a 17.3-point power advantage over 6th-placed visitors, with scores of 82.58 against 65.28 marking them as the stronger side. Form metrics reinforce this, Bodø/Glimt's 26.61 eclipsing Molde's 20.5. Projections reflect the imbalance, assigning Bodø/Glimt a 70.6% split. Both teams lack recent outing details, shifting emphasis to season-long trends. Aspmyra's atmosphere could amplify the home edge in this midfield battle. Limited advanced stats like set pieces hinder deeper analysis, but raw power points to Bodø/Glimt control. Molde's resilience will be tested early.
TL;DR
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Structural: Bodø/Glimt hold a 17.3-point power advantage with a score of 82.58 over Molde's 65.28.
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Form: Bodø/Glimt's form score stands at 26.61, superior to Molde's 20.5.
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Squad: Bodø/Glimt sit 4th in the Eliteserien, three places above Molde in 6th.
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Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for both teams.
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Transition: Transition play metrics are not provided.
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Set pieces: Set piece data unavailable with low confidence and proxy metrics used.
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xVariable: xG-based variables unavailable for attack and defense.
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Market: Projection split: Bodø / Glimt 70.6% (Δ+0%) | Draw 16.7% (Δ+0%) | Molde 12.8% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25
vs Team A
Feb 1
vs Team B
Feb 8
vs Team C
K. Knutsen
VS
M. Falk
2.44
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.78
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Start
Rank: 49
W
Lillestrøm
Rank: 56
W
Aalesund
Rank: 41
W
Sarpsborg 08
Rank: 60
D
Viking
Rank: 76
L
Kristiansund
Rank: 56
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vålerenga
Rank: 60
W
Start
Rank: 48
D
HamKam
Rank: 58
W
Lillestrøm
Rank: 57
L
Viking
Rank: 79
L
Rosenborg
Rank: 62
W
9
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
9 - 7 - 12
12
No sidelined player data available.
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Bodø / Glimt
70.55%
Draw
16.69%
Molde
12.75%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
82.58
65.28
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Bodø / Glimt
Molde
Power Score
82.58
65.28
League Position
4
6
Global Rank
46
321
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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vs
Bodø / Glimt
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Opponent-weighted form score
Molde
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Bodø / Glimt Molde
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 28 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Bodø / Glimt
BOD
Home
28
matches
Molde
Molde
Away
Match Record
9
Wins
12
7
Draws
7
12
Losses
9
Goals
49
Goals Scored
55
55
Goals Conceded
49
-6
Goal Difference
+6
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-05-04T00:07:59+00:00
STARTING XI - EXPECTED
Match Formation
4-3-3
Match Formation
4-3-3
12 N. Haikin
20 F. Sjøvold
4 O. Bjørtuft
6 J. Maurstad Gundersen
15 F. Bjørkan
19 S. Brunstad Fet
7 P. Berg
8 S. Auklend
11 O. Blomberg
9 K. Høgh
10 J. Hauge
22 A. Posiadała
26 S. Kabini
33 B. Risa
4 S. Hansen
18 H. Østervold Stenevik
15 V. Hoff
10 E. Breivik
17 M. Møller Dæhli
23 S. Granaas
8 F. Gulbrandsen
5 E. Hestad
General Information
Date & Time
May 04, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 7 · Regular Season
Stadium
Aspmyra Stadion
Capacity
8270
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Rohit Saggi
Anders Olav Dale
Jørgen Rønning Valstadsve
Gustav Havig
Next Match
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vs
Tromsø
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Kickoff: Sat, 16 May - 4:00 PM
Venue: Aspmyra Stadion
Molde
vs
Tromsø
League: Eliteserien
Kickoff: Sun, 10 May - 3:00 PM
Venue: Alfheim Stadion
Expected Lineup
Referee :
Rohit Saggi
Manager ▼
K. Knutsen
Coach
Starting XI ▼
12
Nikita Haikin
Goalkeeper
7.21 11
Ole Didrik Blomberg
Attacker
7.28 9
Kasper Høgh
Centre Forward
7.31 10
Jens Petter Hauge
Attacker
7.17 6
Jostein Gundersen
Left Back
6.98 15
Fredrik Bjørkan
Left Back
6.97 19
Sondre Fet
Central Midfield
6.83 20
Fredrik Sjøvold
Right Back
7.28 4
Odin Luras Bjortuft
Right Back
7.24 7
Patrick Berg
Central Midfield
7.4 8
Sondre Auklend
Central Midfield
7.05 Substitutes ▼
5
Haitam Aleesami
7.1 1
Julian Faye Lund
6.84 21
Andreas Helmersen
7.11 22
A. Klynge
6.98 23
Magnus Riisnaes
6.55 24
Daniel Bassi
6.67 25
Isak Dybvik Määttä
6.95 26
Håkon Evjen
6.89 77
Mikkel Bro Hansen
6.53
Referee :
Rohit Saggi
Manager ▼
M. Falk
Coach
Starting XI ▼
22
Albert Posiadala
Goalkeeper
7.25 5
Eirik Hestad
Attacker
7.3 8
Fredrik Gulbrandsen
Centre Forward
6.93 23
Sondre Granaas
Attacker
7.14 4
S. Hansen
Right Back
7.32 10
Emil Breivik
Central Midfield
7.75 15
Vebjørn Hoff
Central Midfield
6.79 33
Birk Risa
Left Back
6.97 18
Halldor Stenevik
Right Back
7.06 17
Mats Møller Dæhli
Central Midfield
6.91 26
Samukelo Kabini
Left Back
6.71 Substitutes ▼
9
Jalal Abdullai
6.87 14
Jacob Christensen
6.74 24
Trent Kone Doherty
6.75 19
Eirik Haugan
6.91 21
Oskar Spiten-Nysæter
6.92 25
Martin Linnes
6.93 28
Viktor Bender
6.63 31
Blerton Isufi
6.56 32
M. Eikrem Myklebust
CONCLUSION
Bodø/Glimt enter as clear favorites against Molde, backed by a decisive 17.3-point power edge and stronger form score. Hosting at Aspmyra Stadion, their 4th-place standing amplifies the home advantage over 6th-placed opponents. While advanced metrics like set pieces and efficiency remain elusive, core strengths position the hosts for control. Molde must disrupt early to counter the 70.6% projection split. This clash tests resilience amid limited data, but Bodø/Glimt's metrics suggest a statement win in the Eliteserien race.