Bodø / Glimt vs HamKam preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Aspmyra Stadion Wed, 22 Jul - 5:00 PM
Eliteserien
Full Time Wed, 22 Jul 5:00 PM
Round 2 Regular Season
Andreas Helmersen - 24', 50'
Patrick Berg - 75'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Bodø / Glimt secured a 3-0 win over HamKam with a commanding display of possession and attacking intent. The home side held 71 percent of the ball and posted expected goals of 2.76 to the visitors 0.34. They opened the scoring before halftime to lead 1-0 and added two more goals after the interval. As the stronger team Bodø / Glimt maintained control throughout and limited HamKam to minimal opportunities. The outcome proved consistent with the underlying metrics and reflected the expected result for the fixture. This performance highlighted the home side's ability to convert dominance into a clear victory on the day.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Bodø / Glimt 3-0 HamKam. Bodø / Glimt showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with expectations for both sides.
  • xG alignment: The final result aligned with the expected goals values of 2.76 to 0.34.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with market projections for the stronger team.
  • xG expectations: Bodø / Glimt generated 2.76 expected goals while HamKam managed only 0.34.
  • Event impact: No notable events disrupted the match flow or altered the scoreline.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were issued so no distortion affected team dynamics.
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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
S. Amland
S. Amland
Referee 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
I. Tariq
I. Tariq
1st Assistant 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
K. Mamhassan
K. Mamhassan
2nd Assistant 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Berg
M. Berg
4th Official 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Bodø / Glimt K. Knutsen
K. Knutsen
VS
HamKam T. Myhre
T. Myhre
2.23
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.5
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 W
KFUM Rank: 59 W
Rosenborg Rank: 64 D
Brann Rank: 70 W
Start Rank: 51 W
Tromsø Rank: 71 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tromsø Rank: 70 L
Sandefjord Rank: 62 D
Aalesund Rank: 47 D
Lillestrøm Rank: 60 W
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 L
Vålerenga Rank: 61 W
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
83.82
60.92
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Bodø / Glimt
HamKam
Power Score
83.82
60.92
League Position
2
8
Global Rank
49
515

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.

vs
Bodø / Glimt Opponent-weighted form score
HamKam Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Bodø / Glimt HamKam

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

vs

Bodø / Glimt

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

HamKam

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Bodø / Glimt ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy HamKam
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
35.21
8.28
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
8.28
35.21
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Bodø / Glimt +2.61 Efficiency Index
vs
HamKam -2.61 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Bodø / Glimt
HamKam
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Bodø / Glimt
vs
HamKam
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Bodø / Glimt HamKam
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
16%
36%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.43 vs -0.12
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Bodø / Glimt HamKam
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
36%
16%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.12 vs -0.43
Bodø / Glimt
HamKam
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Bodø / Glimt
vs
HamKam
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Bodø / Glimt HamKam
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Bodø / Glimt HamKam
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
Bodø / Glimt
HamKam
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BOD had peak pressure around 54'.
  • BOD started the game with stronger pressure.
BOD Pressure HamKam Pressure
Pressure Index: BOD reached the top pressure at 54' (90.88).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Bodø / Glimt BOD Home
4 matches
HamKam HamKam Away
Match Record
3
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
3
Goals
9
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
9
+7
Goal Difference
-7
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-23T00:00:32+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 5-3-2

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 22, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Aspmyra Stadion
Capacity
8270
Attendance
6973
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Sivert Amland
Imran Tariq
Karwan Mamhassan
Martin Berg

Statistics

Possession
BOD
68%
HamKam
32%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 0
2 Big Chances Created 1
6 Shots 1
100 Dangerous attacks 8
71 Possession 29
10 Corners 1
12 Free kicks 7
0 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

94 Ball Safe 101
2 Goal Kicks 8
14 Goal Attempts 1
5 Substitutions 4
15 Throwins 15
1 Hit Woodwork 0
13 Dribble Attempts 15
7 Successful Dribbles 7
54 Successful Dribbles Percentage 47

Attacking

154 Attacks 55
0 Big Chances Missed 1
2 Counter Attacks 2

Possession

51 Long Passes 56
806 Passes 337
733 Successful Passes 263
91 Successful Passes Percentage 78
15 Key Passes 2
30 Successful Long Passes 18
59 Successful Long Passes Percentage 32

Defensive

1 Saves 6
12 Tackles 13
11 Interceptions 12
37 Duels Won 34

Build-up

20 Total Crosses 2
6 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

3 Offsides 0
7 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Sivert Amland

Starting XI

12
Nikita Haikin
Nikita Haikin Goalkeeper
6.71
4
Odin Luras Bjortuft
7.23
2
Villads Nielsen
Villads Nielsen
Defender79'
6.46
5
Haitam Aleesami
Haitam Aleesami Defender
7.89
15
Fredrik Bjørkan
Fredrik Bjørkan Defender
8.21
25
Isak Dybvik Määttä
6.64
20
Fredrik Sjøvold
Fredrik Sjøvold Defender
7.15
7
Patrick Berg
Patrick Berg Midfielder
8.23
14
Ulrik Saltnes
Ulrik Saltnes (C) Midfielder
7.29
19
Sondre Fet
Sondre Fet
Midfielder86'
17
Ola Brynhildsen
Ola Brynhildsen Midfielder
7.13
10
Jens Petter Hauge
Jens Petter Hauge
Midfielder64'
6.94
26
Håkon Evjen
Håkon Evjen Midfielder
7.36
11
Ole Didrik Blomberg
7.24
77
Mikkel Bro Hansen
6.79
21
Andreas Helmersen
2
8.58
Referee : Sivert Amland

Starting XI

12
M. Sandberg
M. Sandberg Goalkeeper
7.13
3
Ethan Amundsen Day
6.6
5
A. Ekeroth
A. Ekeroth Defender
6.2
22
S. Strand Nilsen
S. Strand Nilsen Defender
6.03
23
F. Sjølstad
F. Sjølstad (C) Defender
6.59
4
H. Opsahl
H. Opsahl
Defender76'
6.54
26
Patrick Metcalfe
Patrick Metcalfe Defender
6.3
6
William Osnes-Ringen
6.31
14
L. Mares
L. Mares Midfielder
6.39
16
Anders Trondsen
Anders Trondsen
Midfielder68'
6.33
17
A. Potur
A. Potur Midfielder
6.78
8
M. Johnsgård
M. Johnsgård
Midfielder76'
6.49
19
Henrik Udahl
Henrik Udahl Attacker
6.85
18
G. Simenstad
G. Simenstad
Midfielder86'
20
Julian Gonstad
Julian Gonstad Attacker
6.16
28
David Benjamin
David Benjamin
Attacker68'
6.24

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Sondre Fet Ulrik Saltnes
9th Substitution
86'
86'
Event
G. Simenstad Henrik Udahl
10th Substitution
Event
Mikkel Bro Hansen  Ole Didrik Blomberg
7th Substitution
79'
Event
Villads Nielsen Odin Luras Bjortuft
8th Substitution
79'
76'
Event
M. Johnsgård A. Potur
5th Substitution
76'
Event
H. Opsahl F. Sjølstad
6th Substitution
Event
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
75'
70'
Event
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
68'
Event
David Benjamin Julian Gonstad
3rd Substitution
68'
Event
Anders Trondsen L. Mares
4th Substitution
Event
Jens Petter Hauge Ola Brynhildsen
1st Substitution
64'
Event
Isak Dybvik Määttä Fredrik Bjørkan
2nd Substitution
64'
Event
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
50'
1ST-HALF
Event
Header / 1st Goal
24'

CONCLUSION

Bodø / Glimt completed a straightforward 3-0 victory that matched their clear superiority on the pitch. They controlled possession at 71 percent and created the bulk of the scoring chances throughout both halves. The halftime lead of 1-0 was extended after the break with two additional goals. HamKam offered little resistance and failed to register meaningful attacking output. The result confirmed the stronger team's dominance without any unexpected interruptions. Overall the performance delivered a clean and expected outcome based on the available metrics.