Match Preview
Viking hosts Bodø/Glimt at the SR-Bank Arena on Saturday, 19 July, in what promises to be an intriguing Eliteserien clash. Viking's recent form shows a mixed bag with two wins, a draw, and two losses, while Bodø/Glimt arrives with a strong record, boasting four wins and a draw in their last five matches. Historically, this fixture has been tightly contested, with five wins for Viking and three for Bodø/Glimt in their last ten encounters. The trend of both teams finding the net is significant, as evidenced by eight of those matches seeing both teams score.
One concrete angle to consider is the likelihood of goals, given the attacking prowess of both sides. With odds of 1.44 for over 2.5 goals and both teams to score, the expectation for an open game is high. Viking will need to leverage home advantage, but Bodø/Glimt's current form suggests they could capitalize on any defensive lapses. Expect an exciting match with opportunities for both teams to make their mark on the scoreboard.
Bodø / Glimt
Viking
Brann
Tromsø
Rosenborg