Sandefjord vs Bodø / Glimt preview
2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Komplett Arena
Sun, 26 Jul - 3:00 PM
Round 15 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 13
CONTEXT
Sandefjord hosted Bodø / Glimt in a league encounter that ended with a 0-3 scoreline in favor of the visitors. At halftime the score stood at 0-1 after Bodø / Glimt took an early lead. The away team controlled the game with 66 percent possession while limiting Sandefjord to 34 percent. Expected goals reflected this dominance as Bodø / Glimt registered 2.61 compared to the home side's 0.78. The stronger team Bodø / Glimt delivered a performance that matched their superior metrics throughout the ninety minutes. No disciplinary issues arose as both sides finished with eleven players on the pitch. This result highlighted the gap in quality between the two sides on the day.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Final score: Sandefjord 0-3 Bodø / Glimt. Bodø / Glimt showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with established team patterns.
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xG alignment: The final result aligned with the 1.83 xG differential.
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Market alignment: The outcome proved consistent with pre-match indicators.
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xG expectations: Bodø / Glimt exceeded xG expectations through clinical finishing.
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Event impact: The away side's goals in each half shaped the match flow.
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Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so team structures stayed intact.
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
M. Lien
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. Jahr
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
I. Tariq
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
A. Al Fahad
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
A. Tegström
VS
K. Knutsen
1.15
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
2.29
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Viking
Rank: 79
L
HamKam
Rank: 62
D
Molde
Rank: 68
L
Fredrikstad
Rank: 62
D
Lillestrøm
Rank: 61
L
Kristiansund
Rank: 56
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
HamKam
Rank: 61
W
Fredrikstad
Rank: 61
W
KFUM
Rank: 59
W
Rosenborg
Rank: 65
D
Brann
Rank: 70
W
Start
Rank: 53
W
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.76
84.89
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sandefjord
Bodø / Glimt
Power Score
62.76
84.89
League Position
11
1
Global Rank
476
46
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
Sandefjord
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Opponent-weighted form score
Bodø / Glimt
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Sandefjord Bodø / Glimt
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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vs
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Sandefjord
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Bodø / Glimt
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own 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
Sandefjord
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Bodø / Glimt
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
25.15
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
30.15
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)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3
0
3
Sandefjord
-0.49
Efficiency Index
vs
Bodø / Glimt
+0.49
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Sandefjord
Bodø / Glimt
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.
Sandefjord
vs
Bodø / Glimt
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Sandefjord
Bodø / Glimt
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
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.
+0.00
vs
-0.57
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Sandefjord
Bodø / Glimt
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
22%
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).
-0.57
vs
+0.00
Sandefjord
Bodø / Glimt
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.
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Sandefjord
vs
Bodø / Glimt
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Sandefjord
Bodø / Glimt
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
—
Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Sandefjord
0.23
Bodø / Glimt
0.15
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Sandefjord
Bodø / Glimt
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
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Sandefjord
0.03
Bodø / Glimt
0.00
Sandefjord
Bodø / Glimt
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 94'.
- BOD started the game with stronger pressure.
Sandefjord Pressure
BOD Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
BOD reached the top pressure at 94' (86.51).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Sandefjord
Sandefjord
Home
4
matches
Bodø / Glimt
BOD
Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
4
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
4
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-07-27T00:04:21+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-1-4-1
Match Formation
4-4-2
General Information
Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 15 · Regular Season
Stadium
Komplett Arena
Capacity
6582
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Marius Lien
Ivar Michael Jahr
Imran Tariq
Abdulhadi Al Fahad
Next Match
Sandefjord
vs
Fredrikstad
League: Eliteserien
Kickoff: Sat, 1 Aug - 2:00 PM
Venue: Nye Fredrikstad Stadion
Bodø / Glimt
vs
Lillestrøm
League: Eliteserien
Kickoff: Fri, 31 Jul - 7:00 PM
Venue: Aspmyra Stadion
Statistics
Possession
Sandefjord
38%
BOD
62%
Top Statistics
0
Goals
3
0
Big Chances Created
3
4
Shots
5
31
Dangerous attacks
98
34
Possession
66
2
Corners
6
12
Free kicks
11
3
Yellow Cards
0
Match Overview
73
Ball Safe
74
9
Goal Kicks
10
5
Goal Attempts
11
5
Substitutions
5
16
Throwins
18
0
Injuries
1
21
Dribble Attempts
18
16
Successful Dribbles
11
76
Successful Dribbles Percentage
61
Attacking
68
Attacks
140
2
Counter Attacks
4
Possession
42
Long Passes
52
358
Passes
692
298
Successful Passes
623
83
Successful Passes Percentage
90
7
Key Passes
13
22
Successful Long Passes
29
52
Successful Long Passes Percentage
56
Defensive
5
Saves
1
11
Tackles
14
8
Interceptions
11
50
Duels Won
48
Build-up
11
Total Crosses
20
3
Accurate Crosses
6
Discipline
2
Offsides
2
11
Fouls
12
Lineup
Referee :
Marius Lien
Manager ▼
A. Tegström
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
1
Alf Lukas Grønneberg
Goalkeeper
16
Håkon Krogelien
Defender
31
Henrik Skretteberg
Defender
21
Jakob Jakobsen Swift
Midfielder
Referee :
Marius Lien
Manager ▼
K. Knutsen
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
1
Julian Faye Lund
Goalkeeper
2
Villads Nielsen
Defender
5
Haitam Aleesami
Defender
23
Magnus Riisnaes
Midfielder
Events
2ND-HALF
90+2'
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
10th Substitution
90+1'
90+1'
9th Substitution
90'
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
82'
7th Substitution
74'
8th Substitution
74'
4th Substitution
63'
5th Substitution
63'
63'
6th Substitution
62'
2nd Substitution
62'
3rd Substitution
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
46'
46'
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
11'
1'
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
CONCLUSION
Bodø / Glimt secured a comfortable 0-3 win through sustained pressure and efficient chance conversion. Sandefjord struggled to generate quality opportunities against a compact defensive setup. Possession dominance and expected goals data both pointed to a deserved result for the visitors. The halftime lead allowed Bodø / Glimt to manage the second period with control. Sandefjord must improve their attacking output and defensive organization in future matches. This performance underlined the quality gap between the sides. The visitors now carry momentum into their next fixture while the hosts focus on recovery.
