Vålerenga vs Bodø / Glimt preview
2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Intility Arena
Today - 12:00 PM
Round 17 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 8
Events
2ND-HALF
1st Yellowcard
54'
3rd Substitution
46'
46'
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
19'
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
1st Substitution
15'
Statistics
Possession
VIF
34%
BOD
66%
Top Statistics
0
Goals
1
2
Big Chances Created
3
2
Shots
8
28
Dangerous attacks
45
32
Possession
68
6
Corners
7
1
Yellow Cards
0
Match Overview
39
Ball Safe
43
8
Goal Kicks
2
3
Goal Attempts
9
2
Substitutions
1
11
Throwins
15
1
Hit Woodwork
0
1
Injuries
0
1
Successful Dribbles
7
17
Successful Dribbles Percentage
44
Attacking
44
Attacks
100
3
Counter Attacks
0
Possession
201
Passes
466
157
Successful Passes
423
79
Successful Passes Percentage
91
3
Key Passes
11
Defensive
2
Saves
2
9
Interceptions
3
32
Duels Won
32
Build-up
11
Total Crosses
12
Discipline
2
Offsides
0
10
Fouls
3
Lineup
Referee :
Sivert Amland
Manager ▼
J. Moesgaard
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
13
Sander Lønning
Referee :
Sivert Amland
Manager ▼
K. Knutsen
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
CONTEXT
Entering the second half at minute 45, the match sees Vålerenga struggling to assert themselves against a dominant Bodø / Glimt side. The away team has taken charge of proceedings with a commanding share of possession and a steady flow of opportunities. Vålerenga's limited ball control at 26 percent underscores their defensive posture, while Bodø / Glimt enjoys 74 percent. This possession profile aligns with the expected goals distribution, where the visitors have generated 1.53 xG against the hosts' 0.17. Absence of red cards keeps the contest at full strength for both teams. As the pregame stronger side, Bodø / Glimt's live leadership matches the anticipated structural edge without notable shifts. The game flows in a manner consistent with pre-match projections, emphasizing away control and home containment.
TL;DR
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Live state: In the second half at minute 45, Bodø / Glimt maintains qualitative control over Vålerenga.
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Structural vs live: Bodø / Glimt's live leadership aligns directly with their status as the pregame stronger team.
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Projection vs live: Live performance remains in neutral alignment with pre-match projections.
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xG trend: Away xG of 1.53 continues to exceed home xG of 0.17, confirming sustained chance creation.
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Possession profile: Bodø / Glimt holds 74 percent possession against Vålerenga's 26 percent.
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Event impact: No red cards have occurred, preserving full team structures for both sides.
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Second-half outlook: The second half proceeds in line with pre-match efficiency signals favoring the away side.
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
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
C. Jørgensen
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. Askeland
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
J. Moesgaard
VS
K. Knutsen
1.33
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
2.38
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
HamKam
Rank: 63
L
Brann
Rank: 71
W
Aalesund
Rank: 48
W
Tromsø
Rank: 72
L
Kristiansund
Rank: 56
W
Start
Rank: 53
L
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lillestrøm
Rank: 63
W
Sandefjord
Rank: 63
W
HamKam
Rank: 61
W
Fredrikstad
Rank: 61
W
KFUM
Rank: 60
W
Rosenborg
Rank: 66
D
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
61.47
84.91
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Vålerenga
Bodø / Glimt
Power Score
61.47
84.91
League Position
9
1
Global Rank
535
43
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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Vålerenga
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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)
Vålerenga 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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Vålerenga
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Bodø / Glimt
Left / Center / Right —
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Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Vålerenga
vs
Bodø / Glimt
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Vålerenga
Bodø / Glimt
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
4%
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.
-0.03
vs
-0.18
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Vålerenga
Bodø / Glimt
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
10%
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).
-0.18
vs
-0.03
Vålerenga
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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Vålerenga
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Bodø / Glimt
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Vålerenga
Bodø / Glimt
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
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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
Vålerenga
0.00
Bodø / Glimt
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Vålerenga
Bodø / Glimt
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
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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
Vålerenga
0.00
Bodø / Glimt
0.00
Vålerenga
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 28'.
- BOD started the game with stronger pressure.
VIF Pressure
BOD Pressure
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Pressure Index:
BOD reached the top pressure at 28' (77.15).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Vålerenga
VIF
Home
2
matches
Bodø / Glimt
BOD
Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
5
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-08-08T11:30:18+00:00
PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING
Match Formation
4-4-2
Match Formation
4-3-3
General Information
Date & Time
Aug 08, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 17 · Regular Season
Stadium
Intility Arena
Capacity
3000
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Sivert Amland
Christer Solheim Jørgensen
Ivar Askeland
Abdulhadi Al Fahad
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CONCLUSION
As the second half advances, established patterns of away dominance persist through superior possession and higher quality chances. Vålerenga stays compact yet restricted in forward options, unable to disrupt the visitors' rhythm. The clear xG and possession gaps indicate Bodø / Glimt executes its approach without deviation from expected efficiency levels. With no cards altering the balance, attention remains on tactical adjustments. Bodø / Glimt looks positioned to extend its control, while Vålerenga requires changes to generate threats and shift the current dynamic in the remaining period.
